Made famous by the pristine beaches and marine environment, Koh Chang, Thailand, is put on the map for several different reasons. One of those reasons is its cuisine. When you are vacationing to Koh Chang, you will find some of the best food that Thailand has to offer on one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
Source: Blue Lagoon Koh Chang Resort & Restaurant
This cooking school focuses on bringing life to the local cuisine in a fabulous kitchen where you will prepare the finest Thai dishes to enjoy with new friends.
Map: https://g.page/bluelagoonkohchang?share
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9am – 7pm
Closed: None
Website: https://kohchang-bungalows-bluelagoon.com/
Price: 2000 Baht / person
Source: Kati Culinary
Learn how to cook traditional Thai cuisine in a classroom that only teaches home recipes of the local people. This is a culture rich class.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/gmBwnXcPTSvGde46A
Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 11am – 10pm
Sunday: 5pm – 10pm
Closed: None
Website: https://www.facebook.com/katikhruathai
Price: N/A
Source: Napalai Thai Cooking School
This is a class that uses an extra ingredient in the food that they create, love. And they want to share the love with you through the local Thai food.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/msBGJM7W2LxPKgFk6
Hours:
Monday – Sunday: 9am – 10pm
Closed: None
Website: https://www.facebook.com/KohchangNapalaithaicookingschool/
Price: N/A
Source: Nest Sense Resort
Learn dishes like tom yum goong and pad thai in a class that covers techniques of the locals and basic ingredients that are used in the popular dishes.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/mHNuB2efotsYkRi66
Hours: Monday – Sunday: By Reservation
Closed: None
Website: http://nestsenseresort.com/attraction.html
Price: N/A
These cooking classes aren't all about learning about the local culture and cuisine. They have another purpose that is realized only by those who participate in them, they are intended to be fun. Most of these classes are tailored to the tourist in mind, making these classes ideal for having fun while you learn about the local cuisine and culture.
While you are having fun, learning traditional recipes, and experiencing some of the best food that Thailand has to offer, you could be making new friends with people from all over the world. You can not only explore the culture of the locals but the culture of those visiting as well when you make social connections from tourists from all over.
Yes, cooking classes are fun, and they give you the chance to make new friends. However, there is more too these classes than that. Something that all of them share is the dedication to helping you take a piece of Koh Chang, Thailand home with you. The recipes, ingredients, food itself is all part of the local culture.