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The ones worth your time.
The 15 thai cooking & muay thai tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Chiang Mai market and herb garden tour with a hands-on cooking class. Grind curry paste, cook Thai dishes, and eat in an organic garden.
“Kat Miss was amazing. if you ever come to chiang mai you have to do this cooking program everything was perfect. great communication”
See Muay Thai at Rajadamnern Stadium, the sport’s birthplace. Reserved seats, pre-fight rituals, and a 3-hour night of action.
“Really great experience. Cheapest ticket has a good view anyway. Air conditioning is really strong. I suggest you to bring a jacket. We saw 8 matches for more than 3 hours of show. Worth it!!!”
Chiang Mai market and organic farm with a hands-on Thai cooking class. Make curry paste and Khao Soi; full day adds coconut milk.
“It was one of the most beautiful experiences we had in Chiang mai! Our guide, Le Vin, gave such detailed explanations about all the ingredients, and the way he taught us was clear, engaging, and wonderful!!”
Cook Thai classics at Chiang Mai’s organic farm, pick fresh ingredients and eggs, then make curry paste and more in small groups with hotel pickup.
“this was amazing from start to finish. the transportation was prompt and on time. the market visit was very informative and then we had time to roam around. but the best part was the actual cooking. it was made simple for us, and they work as a well run team. Tay our instructor was fantastic…”
Chiang Mai market-to-kitchen cooking class with Thai herbs, curry paste by hand, and a garden meal plus PDF recipes, with easy hotel pickup.
“I absolutely loved this tour. I was picked up for my hotel and then we went with the group to the market. My guide/teacher was Wav, what a fabulous teacher and guide too :) Wave explained all of the ingredients to use and we roamed the market independently which I really liked. Then we went…”
See Muay Thai at Patong Boxing Stadium with the Wai Kru Ram Muay ceremony, nonstop fights, and a free t-shirt. Phuket, $48.
“Great night, something different for a night out in patong. Very well organised and talented fighters”
Hands-on Bangkok cooking with a morning market tour or mango carving. Cook four Thai dishes, learn curry paste, get recipes by email.
“Really recommend the experience. Had a great time and Pitch was an awesome host, who told us everything we needed to know about the cultural aspects around the dishes. Loved the friendly vibes, too! :)”
Chiang Mai Daddy’s Kitchen cooking class: market walk, hands-on Thai dishes in a home kitchen, and a digital recipe ebook for $25.
“Fantastic experience and highly recommend. Our cookery teacher, New, was brilliant, knowledgeable and very funny. We had an amazing time and met some really lovely people whilst learning about and cooking 4 dishes each, lots to eat so go with an empty tummy!”
Bangkok cooking class with a market walk and a 3-hour session making 4 Thai dishes from scratch, plus recipes to take home.
“I had such a great time on the cookery class. Our guide was incredible, really funny and made everyone feel included and at ease. The morning market was an extra lovely touch so would definitely recommend the morning session (market closes by 10am).”
Chiang Mai organic-farm Thai cooking class: market shopping, cook 5 dishes with an English chef, eat your meal, take home a cookbook.
“The best cooking class i have been yet. The class was very organized and we had the opportunity to cook several dishes. Totally recommend this class!”
Shop Bangkok produce by tuk-tuk, then cook 4 Thai dishes in a small-group class with an English-speaking chef for about $40.
“A fantastic afternoon! Very professional and informative. Professional grade kitchen, all food prepared for us to chop, cook, learn and enjoy! We were taken to the market and leant lots about the produce. All recipes were demonstrated and provided copies take home. There was lots of food to eat, which could also be taken home.…”
Ethical Khao Lak elephant sanctuary near Sai Rung Waterfall, plus Thai cooking class and lunch, with a long-but-comfy drive from Phuket.
“Had a fabulous time with Sai tour guide, it was lovely to see how much they appreciate and respect the 3 Asian elephants. Very good value for money and authentic experience with the locals 🐘”
Phuket half-day Thai cooking class with hotel pickup, a local market ingredient hunt, and hands-on dishes plus leftovers to take home.
“Great morning learning more about the local food culture with the bonus of getting to eat some of our favourite dishes. Tik was fantastic, engaging and funny”
Bangkok hands-on Thai cooking with a chef, Asok market shopping (AM), curry paste from scratch, mango carving (PM/evening), and recipes.
“What a fantastic experience! Our chef, April, was really lovely. She explained e few essential ingredients at the market. After we left for the cooking school with Tuk-Tuk‘s. At the school she explained every dish and every ingredient very detailed. The atmosphere was lovely and we could ask all questions. Head‘s up, don‘t eat breakfast…”
Shop a Chiang Mai market, stroll an organic garden, then cook 4 Thai dishes in an air-conditioned class with hotel pickup.
“it was very well planned and the instructor Nu was excellent and kept everyone on track.”
