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spa ambience of New Age music and ingredients you'd rather experience at a din-
ner party. The menu is simple (face, body care and body massage) and all scrubs
and massage oils are based on traditional Thai herbal remedies.
Courses
HELPING HANDS
( 08 4901 8717;
www.cookingwithpoo.com
)
This popular cookery course was star-
ted 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 transportation to and from Emporium.
Cooking
BAIPAI THAI COOKING SCHOOL
( 0 2561 1404;
www.baipai.com
; 8/91 Soi 54, Th Ngam Wong Wan; lessons 1800B;
9.30am-1.30pm & 1.30-5.30pm Tue-Sat)
Housed in an attractive suburban villa,
and taught by a small army of staff, Baipai offers two daily lessons of four dishes
each. Transportation is available.
Cooking
Tours
If you would like a guide, recommended outfits include
Tour with Tong
( 0
81835 0240;
www.tourwithtong.com
; day tour from 1000B)
, whose team conduct
tours in and around Bangkok, and
Thai Private Tour Guide
( 0 81860 9159;
www.thaitourguide.com
; day tour from 2000B)
, where Chob and Mee get good re-
views.
