Thai Cooking Classes
Learn to cook authentic Thai food — from street-side pad thai to restaurant-quality curries.
Cooking Schools
Pattaya Cooking Studio
Small-group classes in a modern kitchen. Market tour included. Learn pad thai, green curry, and mango sticky rice.
Thai Kitchen Academy
Budget-friendly classes with hands-on cooking. Great for beginners. Take home a recipe booklet.
Auntie's Home Cooking
Authentic home-style Thai cooking with a local auntie. Intimate, personal experience. Max 4 students.
Resort Cooking Classes
Premium classes at luxury resorts. Professional chefs, beautiful settings, and cocktail pairings.
Must-Learn Dishes
Pad Thai (ผัดไทย)
Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, peanuts, and tamarind sauce.
Green Curry (แกงเขียวหวาน)
Coconut milk curry with chicken, Thai eggplant, and fresh basil.
Tom Yum Goong (ต้มยำกุ้ง)
Hot and sour shrimp soup with lemongrass, galangal, and lime.
Som Tam (ส้มตำ)
Green papaya salad with chili, lime, fish sauce, and peanuts.
Mango Sticky Rice (ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง)
Sweet coconut sticky rice with fresh mango. Thailand's favorite dessert.
Massaman Curry (แกงมัสมั่น)
Rich, mild curry with potatoes, peanuts, and slow-cooked beef.
Tips for Cooking Class Visitors
🌶️ Spice level: Tell your instructor your preferred spice level. They'll adjust for you.
🛒 Market tours: Choose classes that include a market visit — it's educational and fun.
📸 Photos: Most classes encourage photography. Great social media content!
🥗 Dietary needs: Most schools accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-free cooking.
📖 Recipes: All schools provide take-home recipes. Some include ingredient substitution guides for cooking abroad.
👨👩👧 Kids: Some schools offer family-friendly classes. Ask about minimum age.