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lence. See the website for a complete introduction to the strict rules of participation. The
formal name for Wat Ram Poeng is Wat Tapotaram and it is located 4km south of Chiang
Mai.
MEDITATION
Wat Sisuphan
( 0 5320 0332; 100 Th Wualai; 5.30-9pm Tue, Thu & Sat)
This temple south of the old city offers
an introduction to meditation using the four postures: standing, walking, sitting and lying
down.
Wat Suan Dok Meditation Retreat
( 08 4609 1357;
www.monkchat.net
; Th Suthep; Tue & Wed)
The Buddhist university affiliated
with Wat Suan Dok conducts a two-day meditation retreat. Participants should register in
advance and meet at Wat Suan Dok for transfer to the meditation centre, 15km northeast
of Chiang Mai. Check the website for more details.
MEDITATION
Cooking
Cooking courses in Thai cuisine are another staple of Chiang Mai's holiday learning
scene. Dozens of schools offer classes, typically costing around 900B to 1100B a day,
either in town, such as at an atmospheric old house, or out of town in a garden or farm set-
ting. For out-of-town schools, there is usually a city booking office. Classes are usually
day or half-day programs. Students learn about Thai culinary herbs and spices, tour a local
market and prepare a set menu, which might vary per season or day. Of course, you also
get to eat the Thai food and travel home with a recipe booklet. When booking your
course, ask about the student-to-teacher ratio as this will affect the quality of the experien-
ce.
Asia Scenic Thai Cooking
COOKING
( 0 5341 8657;
www.asiascenic.com
; 31 Soi 5, Th Ratchadamnoen; courses 900-1000B)
Khun Gayray's
cooking school has expanded to include an out-of-town farm location as well as its origin-
al in-town spot for those with less time. The city classroom has a kitchen garden so you'll
still see the food source.
Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School
COOKING
