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and New Agedness that characterise most Bangkok Thai-massage joints. Prices are ap-
proachable, too.
CO VAN KESSEL BANGKOK TOURS
CYCLING
(
0 2639 7351;
www.covankessel.com
; ground fl, River City, 23 Th Yotha; tours from 950B;
6am-7pm;
Tha
Si Phraya/River City)
This Dutch-run outfit offers a variety of tours in Chinatown, Thonburi
and Bangkok's green zones, many of which also involve boat rides. Tours depart from the
company's office in the River City shopping centre.
BLUE ELEPHANT THAI
COOKING SCHOOL
COOKING COURSE
( 0 2673 9353;
www.blueelephant.com
;
233 Th Sathon Tai (South); course 2800B; lessons 8.45am-1.30pm &
1.30-4.30pm Mon-Sat; Surasak exit 2)
Bangkok's most chi-chi Thai cooking school offers two
lessons daily. The morning class squeezes in a visit to a local market, while the afternoon
session includes a detailed introduction to Thai ingredients.
ORIENTAL HOTEL THAI
COOKING SCHOOL
COOKING COURSE
( 0 2659 9000;
www.mandarinoriental.com
; Mandarin Oriental, 48 Soi 40, Th Charoen Krung; lessons 4000B;
lessons 9am-1pm Mon-Sat; Tha Oriental or hotel shuttle boat from Tha Sathon, Central Pier)
Located across
the river in an antique wooden house, the Oriental's cooking class spans a daily revolving
menu of four dishes. Cooking is significantly less 'hands on' than elsewhere, and is done
in teams rather than individually.
