Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Courses
MEDITATION
Although at times Bangkok may seem like the most un-Buddhist place on earth, there are
a few places where foreigners can practise Theravada Buddhist meditation. Some courses
allow drop-ins on a daily basis, while others require a relatively long-term commitment.
See
Click here
for background information on Buddhism. Additional sources of inform-
ation include Dharma Thai (
www.dharmathai.com
)
, which has links to a few prominent
wát and meditation centres.
THAI BOXING
Training in
moo·ay tai
(also spelt
muay Thai
) for foreigners has increased in popularity in
the last decade and many camps all over the country are tailoring their programs for
English-speaking fighters of both sexes. Food and accommodation can often be provided
for an extra charge. The website for Muay Thai Camps
(
www.muaythaicampsthailand.com
)
contains additional information on Thailand's various
training centres.
THAI COOKERY
Having consumed everything Bangkok has to offer is one thing, but imagine the points
you'll rack up if you can make the same 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 several dishes. Nearly all lessons include a set of printed recipes and end with a
communal lunch consisting of your handiwork.
THAI LANGUAGE
Although it generally involves a pretty serious time commitment, Bangkok is home to
several schools that specialise in teaching Thai to foreigners.
THAI MASSAGE
There are few places in Bangkok that offer instruction in Thai-style massage, but both Wat
Pho Thai Traditional Medical and Massage School (
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)
and Pussapa Thai Mas-
sage School (
Click here
)
have English-language curricula.
