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Cooking
Imagine the points you'll rack up if you can make authentic Thai dishes for your friends
back at home. A visit to a Thai cooking school has become a must-do for many Bangkok
itineraries, and for some visitors it's a highlight of their trip.
Courses range in price and value, but a typical half-day course should include at least a
basic introduction to Thai ingredients and flavours, and a hands-on chance to both prepare
and cook at least four dishes. Most schools offer a revolving cast of dishes that change on
a daily basis, making it possible to study for a week without repeating a dish. Many
courses include a visit to a market, and nearly all lessons include a set of printed recipes
and end with a communal lunch consisting of your handiwork.
COOKING
Helping Hands
( 08 4901 8717; www.cookingwithpoo.com ; 1200B; lessons 8.30am-1pm) This popular cookery
course was started by a native of Khlong Toey's slums and is held in her neighbourhood.
Courses, which must be booked in advance, span four dishes and include a visit to Khlong
Toey Market and transport to and from Emporium OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP
( www.emporiumthailand.com ; cnr Soi 24 & Th Sukhumvit;
Phrom Phong exit 2) .
10am-10pm;
Baipai Thai Cooking School
( 0 2561 1404; www.baipai.com ; 8/91 Soi 54, Th Ngam Wong Wan; 2200B; lessons 9.30am-1.30pm &
1.30-5.30pm Mon-Sat) Housed in an attractive suburban villa, and taught by a small army of
staff, Baipai offers two daily lessons of four dishes each. Transport is available.
COOKING
Silom Thai Cooking School
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COOKING
( 08 4726 5669; www.bangkokthaicooking.com ; 68 Soi 13, Th Silom; 1000B; lessons 9am-12.30pm,
1.40-5.30pm & 6-9pm; Chong Nonsi exit 3) The facilities are basic, but Silom crams a visit to a
market and instruction of five to six dishes into 3½ hours, making it the best bang for your
baht. Located at the very end of Soi 13, Th Silom - follow the signs.
Blue Elephant Thai
Cooking School
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COOKING
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