Thai food for the win! Cooking Classes in Thailand to unleash your inner chef

They say that life’s biggest lessons are learned not just in the four corners of a classroom but also through experiences. We often hear Filipinos being lauded because of our resilience and while true, all life lessons don't have to come from painful or challenging situations, other life-changing events can be from your travels and fun outdoor adventures.

We all know that one classic Filipino trait is bonding over food and sometimes over delicious pulutan and booze. If you have the chance to explore our neighboring countries’ dishes, you’ll also find out that these dishes aren’t really strange to our taste palate.

By visiting a new place and trying new activities, you’ll have a deeper learning about different cultures and it can broaden your perspective in life. Apart from the top tourist destinations and locations with rich culture and history, discovering the soul and heart of a country, city, or town through its special local cuisine is another thing.

If you’re still deciding on the next dishes you should try, consider Thai cuisine in your list. Known for its aromatic and rich flavors, this has become a hit all over the world. Learning how to make their dishes — with or without meat, spicy or not — are worthy of your time and effort.

Thai dishes aren’t limited to just Pad Thai and sticky rice with mango; they also serve curry, barbecued meat, and more. So on your next trip to Thailand, make your visit worthwhile by immersing in their culture through food.

Learn how to make Thai dishes from scratch, go on a shopping trip and discover local vegetables and spices in their local markets, and understand how each of those spices are used by joining in any of these cooking classes.

When in Bangkok, you’ll see Thai street food and other local favorites left and right. Make that food trip experience another moment to remember with this cooking class. No need to worry if you haven't learned the language yet, you’re here to learn how to cook and know the secret behind their authentic Thai food.

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This intimate cooking class will teach you how to cook different dishes like green curry or pad Thai using fresh Thai ingredients when you go to a local market (that’s part of the class, too).

Those who aren’t pro in the kitchen are welcome to join so don’t get flustered and just enjoy the moment!

You can book a class here.

Address: 250/10 Sukhumvit Soi 77, Onnut Soi 2/1 Bangkok, Thailand

Located in Silom, a premium area in Bangkok close to known hotels, this fun cooking class will let the students of the day create a Thai curry paste from scratch and visit a local market to personally handpick fresh ingredients for your dish.

Those who aren’t native speakers of the Thai language are welcome to join this class since the instructors from the Sompong team can speak English, too.

Check out this class here.

Address: 32-3 Silom Soi 13, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

Learn how to properly cook and use Thai ingredients such as rice, herbs, spices, and vegetables in this cooking class at Sukhumvit 22. This class can house up to 10 people in a single session so the instructors will have more focus and time for each student. You’ll also be able to visit Khlong Toei market and get hands on with making fresh coconut milk, curry paste from scratch, and even carving mango.

You can book a class here.

Address: Address: 318/32, Soi Sukhumvit 22 Khwaeng Khlong Toei, Khet Khlong Toei, Bangkok

Want to try something new? Learn from professional pastry chefs from the renowned Thai Chef School and learn how to prepare at least two to three types of pastries. From French pastries such as macarons to oreo cheesecakes, name it, they’ll be able to teach it!

If you’re into quick workshops, this class is the one for you. You can choose from day or night classes and go back home with a new skill.

Want to experience a world-class culinary session in Thailand? Learn pastry making only from the best and Thai professional chefs when booking with Klook!

Address: 1770 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Bang Chak, Khet Phra Khanong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon

Thai cuisine isn’t just exclusive to Bangkok. In fact, when you explore more parts of the country, you’ll notice the different specialties depending on which city you’re in. If you happen to visit Chiang Mai, this cooking class will not just introduce you to authentic Thai cooking but also to their locals.

You’ll learn more cooking tips and even experience buying fresh ingredients at the famous Chiang Mai market named Mae Hia Market. This cooking class also caters to private classes. You can check your options here.

Address: Address: 201 Moo.2 Mae HIA, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai

There’s nothing more rewarding than tasting a comforting food that’s not just good in the palate but also personally prepared by you! This cooking class won’t be difficult to slot in your itinerary since it offers arranged transfers from your hotel in Chiang Mai to your meet up place. Enjoy buying your ingredients at a local market filled with organic fresh fruits and vegetables.

Learn how to create your own curry paste for your authentic curry. Get the chance to cook the famous Thai dish called Pad Krapow Moo which is a mix of ground pork with other aromatic spices such as chili pepper, garlic, ginger, and lime.

Enjoy your freshly-made dish by sharing the meal with your friends and talk to other students in the class to make new friends over good food. If you prefer to have gluten-free or vegetarian meals, this class can accommodate such requests.

Book a class here.

Address: 172/7 Moo.8 Saraphi Chiang Mai

A tour turns to a meaningful trip when you get to know more about the place’s history and give back to their community. Enrich your next Thailand trip when you visit the northern part of the country and learn more about the Akha people in this cooking class in Chiang Mai.

The Akha people were one of the first communities to move to Thailand. These first immigrants settled in the area as early as the 1900s. Since food is part of their rich culture, you’ll find out how the Akha cuisine helped shape the Thai cuisine that we now know of.

You can check out which class suits your schedule best here.

Address: 69 1, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai

If you happen to drop by Hua Hin, you can add this cooking class to your set of activities to try. With convenient round-trip transportation transfers, you won’t even have to worry about your next meal! After meeting at the Hua Hin clock tower, your group can now proceed to the class venue and get a detailed tutorial on how to create popular Thai dishes like Tom Kha Gai (Thai Chicken Coconut Soup), Gai Hor Bai Toey (Thai Chicken In Pandan Leaves) and Thai curry to name a few.

All you have to do is book a class at least a day before your preferred date. You can check out available dates here.

Address: 1337/29 Phetchkasem Rd, Huai Sai, Cha-am District, Chang Wat Phetchaburi

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