Sak Yant Chiang Mai

Traditional Thai Tattoos in Thailand by Trained Ajarns and Monks with Spiritual Blessing

Genuine Sak Yant Masters with 800 Year Old Lineage
New Ink & Needles for each Guest
100% Real Sak Yant and Blessing
English Translators | Guided Experience
Over 400 Sak Yant designs – We help you Choose
Clear and Transparent Pricing
Females can get a Sak Yant at a Temple
Hygienic Tattoo and Aftercare
Real Traditional Thai Tattoo Experience 
Walk in or 24 Hour Book Online Booking
Thailands Leading Sak Yant Provider

Get a Sak Yant Tattoo in Chiang Mai, with guidance, translation, and access to established practitioners across different lineages.

From preparation through to aftercare, our focus is on clarity, authenticity, and a properly guided experience.  We help you understand and access traditional Sak Yant in a way that respects Thai culture and the role of the Ajarn. 

Get an Authentic Sak Yant Tattoo with Personalized Magic Text and Authentic Blessing in Thailand

Sak Yant is more than a tattoo - it is a traditional spiritual practice rooted in Thai Buddhist culture.

Sak Yant Chiang Mai provides a way to access the Traditional Thai Tattoo for both men and women in Thailand, with Respect and Authenticity. Our experience has been recognized by many visitors who value the difference between a traditionally performed Sak Yant and a purely decorative tattoo provided by normal tattoo shops and artists.

We work with a group of local Ajarns and monks, each trained within their own lineage, who perform Sak Yant using traditional methods. The process includes the correct ritual elements, sacred inscriptions (khata), and a blessing, in accordance with their individual practice.  In the North of Thailand we have the Lanna Lineage some 800+ years old and more Sak Yant Designs than anywhere else.  It’s worth coming to Chiang Mai as most other Ajarns are Wat Bang Phra Lineage that is 50-60 Years old with perhaps 100 Designs

Receiving a Sak Yant with us includes guidance throughout the entire process. Our English-speaking assistants help explain the protocols, support communication with the Ajarn, and ensure you understand each step of the experience. We also provide hygienic practice with new ink & needles for every session, along with clear aftercare guidance following your Sak Yant.

We aim to make the process clear and accessible by providing transparent pricing and detailed information to help you prepare. Our role is to assist with understanding, communication, and organization, so you can approach Sak Yant in a way that is informed, respectful, and aligned with Thai tradition

It’s high season:  Please book 3+ weeks in advanced as we are usually booked solid up to 2 weeks in advance
Sak Yant Tattoo Process Includes

Why is Sak Yant Chiang Mai the Best Place to get a Traditional Thai Sak Yant Tattoo in Thailand?

  • Traditional Sak Yant performed by trained monks and Ajarns, including ritual and blessing
  • Transparent, Structured and consistent pricing provided in advance
  • A wide range (300+) of traditional Sak Yant Tattoo designs and meanings available, guided by the Ajarn
  • Access to multiple Ajarns and monks from different lineages
  • Thai-operated service facilitating access to traditional Sak Yant
  • Opportunity to discuss your intentions, with guidance 
  • English translation to support communication with the Ajarn or monk
  • Hygienic practice with new needles and Ink for every session
  • Pre-booked appointments for a more organized experience
  • Guidance on traditional protocols and etiquette 
  • Aftercare provided following your Sak Yant
  • Guidance on options available for both men and women
  • Females are able to get a Sak Yant Tattoo from Temples
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Sak Yant Chiang Mai is the best place to get a Traditional Thai Sak Yant Tattoo. We are well regarded and supported by many local Temples and Monks
Sak Yant Chiang Mai Recent Reviews - 1000's 5 Star Rated Unique Experience Best Tattoo Shop in Chiang Mai
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Estremamente gentili e cordiali. Il maestro mi ha tatuato 2 tigri su tutta la schiena e quasi non ho sentito dolore. Consigliatissimo
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My second time in this place. Different Ajarn did my 5lines Sak Yant but looks very good 🙏🇹🇭. To be continue next year. Thank you
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Merci pour ce merveilleux moment et de m'avoir fait ce super sak yant que je voulais faire à Chiang Maï. Merci au Arjan pour son super travail.
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Such a great experience! Yok stayed with us the whole time and walked us through the blessings, she was really knowledgeable and lovely to be around! The tattoo process hurt but was really meaningful.
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First Sak Yant experience whilst visiting Chiang Mai, Thailand. This was a truly spiritual and special experience, the staff members at Sak Yant Chiang Mai were very informative and made me feel extremely comfortable from the design stage and the preparation to the Sak Yant process itself. They taught us how to correctly provide the offering and receive the blessing. I highly recommend visiting here for an authentic, professional and traditional tattoo. Thank you so much!
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My first Sak Yant experience couldn’t have been any better. I would highly recommend Sak Yant Chiang Mai because of how professional yet relaxed it is here. Thank you so much for my Sak Yant!!
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Nick Shed
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Yok was extremely nice. Everything was a great experience!
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Brittney Duncan
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What an amazing experience. Even though it went so quickly, it was still profound and spiritually impactful. The little girl in me would think I'm so cool after seeing me do this. The people there are the kindest, most helpful and exciting. Their energy was beautiful and friendly and fun.
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One of my greatest tattoo experiences I have ever had by far, the team, Earth, ging, yok, master sek, assistant chanon, all made me feel welcome and at home, master sek is an incredible artist, the tattoo healed amazing. I waited 12 days before entering any sort of body of water, being a lagoon and the makong river in Laos, and it did extremely well. The tattoo didn’t even peal, or anything. Genuinely 10/10 experience and would love to come back again one day, even to say hello and wish them all well, love you guys, stay blessed! Thank you again!
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How Much does a Sak Yant Cost in Chiang Mai Thailand?

We believe in clear and transparent pricing, so you know what to expect before your appointment.

You can view over 400 Sak Yant designs and Meanings along with pricing in our Sak Yant Design Book, which outlines the estimated time required and the cost for each design. Options are available for both in-house sessions and temple visits, allowing you to choose the experience that suits you best. 

Our Sak Yant Designs and Meanings Book

It’s high season:  Please book 3+ weeks in advanced as we are usually booked solid up to 2 weeks in advance

Get a Sak Yant in Chiang Mai Thailand - Sak Yant Ajarn or Temple Monk Tattoo

In-House Sak Yant (Old City Samnak)
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned Samnak
  • Visiting Monks and Ajarns on scheduled days (see below)
  • Ideal for first-time visitors
  • Easy access and structured guidance
Temple Sak Yant Experience
  • Visit a traditional temple outside Chiang Mai
  • Receive Sak Yant from a practicing Monk (Females use the Ajarn at Temple Service)
  • More traditional setting and atmosphere
  • Transport and coordination arranged
Sak Yant Tattoo by Ajarn Master in Chiang Mai

In-House Samnak - Sak Yant Ajarn & Blessing

Rated 5 out of 5

Sak Yant Chiang Mai offers in-house sessions using traditional hand-poked methods. Experienced Ajarns (Sak Yant masters) visit and work from a prepared, comfortable space in Chiang Mai’s Old City.

Appointments are scheduled in advance, with pricing typically starting from 2,000–3,500 baht per hour, depending on the Ajarn and the time required. This includes the offering given to the practitioner.

Temple Visit Sak Yant Experience

Rated 5 out of 5

Experience Sak Yant in a traditional temple setting in the Chiang Mai countryside, where it is performed by a practicing monk (For Men) or an Ajarn (for Females) in accordance with local customs and rituals.

For small to medium designs, pricing is:

3,500 baht for the first person

2,000 baht for each additional person

This fee covers transport and coordination. A separate offering (donation) is given directly to the monk.

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Sak Yant Chiang Mai is Thailand’s leading Sak Yant provider – Independent Sak Yant Masters working in Hygienic and comfortable Samnaks when you want a Sak Yant Tattoo Near Me

Yes you can select a design and then have the Sak Yant Master change the magical text to reflect your Intentions.  Read How to Choose Sak Yant Designs for more information.  Proud to be associated with Sak Yant Thailand

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