From Pad Thai, som tum and tom yum goong to massaman curry, green curry, Thai fried rice, and mu nam tok, Thailand boasts an array of unique and tasty dishes. Thai people’s top-notch cooking skills are reflected in their dishes and that explains why some Thai foods featured in the CNN Travel’s World's 50 Best Foods in 2017. If you stay in or are planning to visit Koh Samui and you want to know how to prepare different Thai dishes like a pro, you should consider taking a reputable Koh Samui cooking class. Here are the best options to consider.
At Tamrind Tree Cooking Class, you’ll learn how to cook different types of Thai dishes using handmade tools and oldstyle techniques. After class, you’ll have an opportunity to explore the beautiful Chilling Hill.
Map: https://g.page/TamarindTreeCookingSchool?share
Hours: 2.00pm- 6.30pm
Closed: None
Website: https://www.tamarindtreesamui.com/
Price: Varies by class
Source: InFusion Cooking Classes
InFusion cooking classes start with a market tour to pick various fresh produce for the day’s session. Then, you’ll be taught by professional chefs how to prepare a Thai dishes in various classes. In one, you can cook a typical three-course Thai cuisine lunch.
Map: https://g.page/InFusionSamui?share
Hours: 10.00 am- 2.30pm
Closed: Sunday
Website: https://www.infusioncookingclassessamui.com/
Price: Varies by class
Located at a beautiful and tranquil garden, this class teaches you professional techniques of preparing different authentic Thai dishes. Every class starts with a market tour, and you can chooose between a morning and a late afternoon class.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/HuNdPftsMKsuJQr56
Hours: Not listed
Closed:
Website: https://www.smileycooksamui.com/
Price: 2,170 baht/person
Source: Island Organics Thai Cooking Class
With Island Organics, you'll learn how to cook three traditional Thai dishes as well as dessert. Ingredients are mostly sourced from their micro organic farm, which makes for a fresh and tasty meal! Pickup and transportation can be arranged if needed.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/JFJVj8cjwhsS2VzJ8
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday – classes starting at 10:30AM & 2:30PM
Wednesday & Saturday – private honeymoon classes
Closed: Not listed
Website: https://islandorganicssamui.com/
Price:
Regular classes: 1,900 baht/person
Honeymoon private classes: 9,950 baht/person
Source: Lamai Thai Cooking School
You'll be invited into a welcoming, open air kitchen with a beautiful view of the sea here. There are both morning and afternoon courses, each lasting four hours, where you'll learn how to cook a variety of traditional dishes. The instructors both have knowledge of English and German!
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/6DKfHBqVYrmmFBbm7
Hours: 8:30AM-12:30PM; 1:30PM-5:30PM
Closed: Not listed
Website: http://www.lamaithaicookingschool.com/
Price: Inquire for a quote. Up to six people per class.
There are five courses to choose from at Pai Cookery – the Red Course, Green Course, Yellow Course, Massaman Course, and Spring Roll Couse. In each, you'll learn how to prepare four different dishes.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/ww3XDkUsLgnTzb9FA
Hours: Not listed
Closed: Not listed
Website: http://www.paicookerysamui.com/
Price: Not listed
Source: Private Thai Cooking Classes with Chef Sonja
With Michelin Star Chef Sonja, you can learn how to make delicious Thai dishes using exclusively organic ingredients. Originally from Germany, Sonja offers private classes where you can learn 15 dishes of the Royal Thai Cuisine – preparing about six dishes yourself! Minimum two participants.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/93Tz4fVfj5TguV5Y6
Hours:
Quick lunch class: 12PM-2PM; 3PM-5PM
Dinner classes: 5-11PM, class length depends on course selected
Closed:
Website: http://www.thaicookingclass-samui.com/
Price:
Lunch class costs 1,500 baht/person. Inquire for dinner course class prices.
When you take a cooking class in Koh Samui, you will get to know what inspires the preparation of different local dishes. This is part of gaining a deeper understanding of the Thai culture. Besides, you’ll have a great opportunity to interact with some friendly Thai people and have delicious traditional meals together as they enlighten you more about their culture. They might also learn something about your culture too.
Eating the same kind of food over and over can be quite monotonous. You can enjoy your meals more if you incorporate new dishes to your meal plan. If there’s a Thai dish you consider adding to your plan, it’s important you take one of the best cooking classes in Thailand and learn how prepare it to perfection.
