Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
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. Transportation is available.
COOKING
AMITA THAI COOKING CLASS
( 0 2466 8966;
www.amitathaicooking.com
; 162/17 Soi 14, Th Wutthakat, Thonburi; 3000B; lessons
9.30am-1pm Thu-Tue)
In a canalside house in Thonburi, a course here includes a romp in a herb
garden and instruction in four dishes. The fee covers transporation, including boat ride
from Tha Maharaj.
COOKING
MANOHRA CRUISES
( 0 2476 0022;
www.manohracruises.com
; 1400-1990B; cruise 7.30-9.30pm; hotel shuttle boat from Tha Sa-
thon, Central Pier)
This cruise takes place aboard a restored teak rice barge, and probably has
the best food of Bangkok's various dinner cruises. It departs from Anantara Bangkok
Riverside Resort & Spa, accessible via hotel shuttle boat from Tha Sathon (Central Pier).
DINNER CRUISE
HOUSE OF DHAMMA
( 0 2512 6083;
www.houseofdhamma.com
; 26/9 Soi 15, Th Lat Prao; fee by donation; lessons 10am-5pm Wed-
Sun; Phahon Yothin exit 5)
Helen Jandamit has opened her suburban Bangkok home to medit-
ation retreats and classes in
vipassana
(insight meditation). Check the website to see what
workshops are on offer and be sure to reserve a spot at least 10 days in advance.
MEDITATION
MUAYTHAI INSTITUTE
( 0 2992 0096;
www.muaythai-institute.net
;
Rangsit Stadium, 336/932 Th Prachatipat, Pathum Thani; 10-day course
from 8000B; Mo Chit exit 3 & taxi)
Associated with the respected World Muay Thai Council,
the institute offers a fundamental course in Thai boxing (consisting of three levels of ex-
pertise), as well as courses for instructors, referees and judges.
THAI BOXING
