Hundreds of people pushed, prodded and stretched their way to a new world record for the biggest simultaneous group massage in Bangkok on August 30.

The event was staged by the Thai government in an effort to lure foreigners to a country whose tourist-friendly image has been tested in recent years by deadly floods, political violence and concerns about crime and safety.

Supporters of traditional Thai massage say people in pain need look no further than their local spa.

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