How much does a Sak Yant Cost in Thailand?
How much for a Traditional Thai Tattoo in Thailand?
What is the Price of a Sak Yant in Thailand?
The price of Sak Yant Tattoos in Thailand varies depending on Location. At Sak Yant Chiang Mai the price of a Sak Yant Tattoo is from $60 to $200 dollars (2000-6000 Baht) depending on size and complexity.
In the Islands, Phuket or Bangkok the same Sak Yant Tattoo cost from a Sak Yant Master will generally range from $120-600
A Tattoo Shop from almost anywhere in Thailand (Fakes with incorrect text and no blessing) Sak Yant Price from $150-1000
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ToggleSak Yant Pricing in Thailand - Why is it Different?
This Sak Yant Pricing page deals with the Sak Yant costs at Sak Yant Chiang Mai. We know that we offer genuine Sak Yant tattoos with a blessing for around half the price of Bangkok, Phuket or a tattoo shop providing fakes under the term ‘Bamboo tattoo’. For a full explanation of why Sak Yant Tattoo’s are not Free you can read Why Sak Yant Tattoos are not Free
At Sak Yant Chiang Mai we use the set pricing approach, which depends on the size, complexity and time involved. We feel this approach is the most fair, as you get to work out how much your Sak Yant tattoo costs before arriving for your appointment. Other Arjans around the country will use the Sliding Scale method, in which you usually are charged more the less you know (double pricing for tourists).
We have many people travel from around the country to use Sak Yant Chiang Mai, because they have discovered not only are we the most transparent and actually show our pricing (rather than making you contact us to negotiate) – Sak Yant Chiang Mai consistently offers the lowest prices for the same Sak Yant Tattoo. Our cost for a Sak Yant Tattoo is almost 1/2 what you will pay anywhere else.
How much does a Sak Yant Cost in your own Currency?
You can find out the price of Sak Yant Cost’s in your own currency using this quick and easy currency converter
The Components of Sak Yant Costs
There are two components to paying for a Sak Yant Tattoo. Both are essential although many bloggers confuse the two and call the ‘Offering’ the ‘Donation’ and write about how cheap it was to get their Sak Yant. However they also probably did not get to choose their Sak Yant Design, and warn about not getting new ink or needles. This is because they did not show respect for the Sak Yant Masters skill and time and simply did not give enough to pay for the Ink or Needle.
The Offering
The Offering is made to the Sak Yant Master or Temple Monk to show respect for the Temple and Master. This usually consists of some flowers, cigarettes and costs around 20-100 Baht.
The Donation
This is what you offer to the Sak Yant Master for their skill and time for the particular Sak Yant design you are requesting. This ranges from a few hundred to thousands of baht depending on who is doing it and what design is choosen
Some people confuse the fact that Thai Monks are not allowed to receive money for personal use as a justification to not pay the Donation aspect of the Sak Yant Costs. Monks are however able to accept Donations which they then give to the Temples without any problem. This is after all how the Temple survives
When using a service like Sak Yant Chiang Mai, we give a total price including the service (In-House or Temple Visit) the offering and donation (depending on the time, size and complexity of the design).
The cost of each Sak Yant includes the booking time, help choosing the design, translation services for the Sak Yant Master, guiding you through the Etiquette, explaining the meanings, medical after care and the Sak Yant Rules. Sak Yant Chiang Mai’s booking deposit includes an hour of In-house Service, but does not include the extra costs of a Temple Tour option.
Guide to Donation Pricing for Various Sak Yant Designs
95% of a persons first Sak Yant is one of three Master Yant designs. The Master Yants are considered the most powerful and have a Blessing attached to them that cover most circumstances and situations.
Most Popular Sak Yant Design Prices
The cost of the most popular Sak Yant price including the Magical Blessing are ….. Paed Tidt (8 Direction) 4000 baht, the Hah Taew (5 Line) 3000 baht, The Gao Yord (9 Peaks) 3000
Sak Yant Cost: Designs for 2000-2500 Baht - 1 Hour Booking
Prices for these Sak Yants are 2000 baht based on the size and design at our In-House Samnak with a Sak Yant Master Ajarn.
Prices for these Sak Yants are 4000 baht based on the size and design when visiting a Temple with a Monks Blessing
Both the In-House and 3 Hour Temple visit include both the Sak Yant Tattoo itself and the Magical Blessing
Sak Yant Price In-House
2000-2500 Baht (total)Usual size (5cm x 10cm )
Sak Yant Price Temple Tour
4500-5000 Baht (total)Usual size (5cm x 10cm )
Sak Yant Cost: Designs for 3000-3500 Baht - 1 Hour Booking
Prices for these Sak Yants costs are 3000-3500 baht based on the size and design at our In-House Samnak with a Sak Yant Master Ajarn.
Prices for these Sak Yant Tattoo cost’s are 5500-6000 baht based on the size and design when visiting a Temple with a Monks Blessing
Both the In-House and 3 Hour Temple visit include both the Sak Yant Tattoo itself and the Magical Blessing
Sak Yant Price In-House
3000-3500 Baht (total)Usual size (5-10cm x 10cm )
Sak Yant Price Temple Tour
5500-6000 Baht (total)Usual size (5-10cm x 10cm )
Sak Yant Cost: Designs for 3500-4500 Baht - 1 Hour Booking
Prices for these Sak Yants are 3500-4500 baht based on the size and design at our In-House Samnak with a Sak Yant Master Ajarn.
Prices for these Sak Yants are 6000-7000 baht based on the size and design when visiting a Temple with a Monks Blessing
Both the In-House and 3 Hour Temple visit include both the Sak Yant Tattoo itself and the Magical Blessing
Sak Yant Price In-House
3500-4500 Baht (total)Usual size (15cm x 10cm )
Sak Yant Price Temple Tour
6000-7000 Baht (total)Usual size (15cm x 10cm )
Sak Yant Cost: Designs for 5000-7000 Baht - 2 Hour Booking
Please Note: For these size Sak Yant Tattoo’s – 2 separate In-House slots need to be booked to complete the design
Prices for these Sak Yants are 5000-7000 baht based on the size and design at our In-House Samnak with a Sak Yant Master Ajarn.
Prices for these Sak Yants are 7000-9000 baht based on the size and design when visiting a Temple with a Monks Blessing
Both the In-House and 3 Hour Temple visit include both the Sak Yant Tattoo itself and the Magical Blessing
Sak Yant Price In-House
4000-6000 Baht (total)Usual size (20cm x 10cm )
Sak Yant Price Temple Tour
6000-8000 Baht (total)Usual size (20cm x 10cm )
Flip Book of Sak Yant Chiang Mai’s Designs and Costs
Unlike many Tattoo Shops and Sak Yant providers who will use a double pricing system and not display the cost of their Sak Yant Tattoo’s. At Sak Yant Chiang Mai we are open and transparent about our pricing.
Here you can view our standard Sak Yant Designs and costs catalog, which tells you how long the design will take and how much it will cost using either our In-House or Temple Visit services.
Full Back Sak Yant Tattoo Designs Cost for Combinations
Combination full back Sak Yants designs are becoming more popular as people wish to obtain all their Sak Yants in a single sitting while they are in Thailand
Please make sure that if you do want to have a multi combination design on your back or chest that you have done your research on the meanings and have a reason to obtain so many Sak Yants in a single sitting.
Our number one principal of at Sak Yant Chiang Mai is to protect the authenticity and reputation of the Sak Yant and the Sak Yant Masters. We will not put the Sak Yant Masters in a position where they might suspect that a guest does not know why they desire certain Sak Yant Designs.
N.B. Tattoo’s are painful. There are no refunds for those who are unable to endure the process to completion
Time Required 5 hours
Sak Yant Price In-House
16,000 Baht
Time Required 6 hours
Sak Yant Price In-House
18,500 Baht
Time Required 4 hours
Sak Yant Price In-House
14,500 Baht
Time Required 5 Hours
Sak Yant Price In-House
16,500 Baht
Time Required 4 Hours
Sak Yant Price In-House
14,500 Baht
Time Required 5 Hours
Sak Yant Price In-House
16,000 Baht
Time Required 4 Hours
Sak Yant Price In-House
15,000 Baht
Time Required 5 Hours
Sak Yant Price In-House
17,000 Baht
Time Required 4 Hours
Sak Yant Price In-House
15,000 Baht
Time Required 3 or 4 Hours
Sak Yant Price In-House
25x24cm 12,500 or 30x30cm 15,000 Baht
More varieties of Full Back Sak Yant Tattoo Designs available with consultationwith the Sak Yant Chiang Mai staff
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