M Spa International, based in Bangkok Thailand was conceptualized in June 2005. Prior to this, the company, formerly known as Mandara Spa (Thailand) Ltd. opened in 1999 and operated the world-famous Mandara Spas in Thailand under the auspices of a joint venture between Mandara Spa Asia and Royal Garden Resorts. (Mandara Spa Asia was founded in Bali, Indonesia in 1995. Today, the company boasts a collection of more than 70 spas worldwide and is credited for playing a large role in shaping and popularising the tropical Asian spa experience).

In 2003, with 10 spas already in its portfolio and seeing further potential for international expansion, an additional joint venture – Mandara Spa Ventures Ltd – was formed between the two parties to grow the Mandara brand in the Indo-China region.

As of November 2004, Mandara Spa (Thailand) Ltd. and Mandara Spa Ventures Ltd. were taken over 100% by Royal Garden Resorts of Minor International. Under the revised structure of the company and with a solid reputation for quality and financial performance earned under the Mandara name, plans went underway to form a brand new company through which to expand the Mandara brand, develop additional branded spa operations to tailor to different markets and to exploit the phenomenal growth in demand for well-managed and comprehensive spa facilities within hotels and resorts world-wide.

Today, with its dynamic new corporate ethos and strong existing brand image, M Spa International is on course to become a major international player in the spa sector. Currently operating a range of 3 spa brands – Mandara Spa – Anantara Spa – Lanna Spa in 15 spas throughout Thailand and China, the company already has plans in process to expand into the Middle East & Africa, India and the Maldives within the next year.