Thai Cooking School in Bangkok

Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy offers hands-on Thai cooking experiences for beginners, travelers, aspiring chefs, and culinary professionals. Located near BTS On Nut since 2010, our cooking school teaches Worldchefs-Approved Courses, authentic Thai & Pan-Asian recipes in fully air-conditioned kitchens including market tours, curry paste preparation, and professional culinary and pastry/bakery training courses.

  • You choose the dishes you want to learn
  • Make authentic Thai curry paste from scratch
  • Visit a local fresh market
  • Cook and enjoy everything you prepare
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Learn authentic Thai cooking with hands-on classes, market tours, and professional chef training.

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Hands-On Thai Cooking School in Bangkok for Beginners and Travelers

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FOR THOSE SERIOUS ABOUT LEARNING THAI COOKING IN BANGKOK

Since 2010, Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy has trained thousands of students—from complete beginners to professional chefs—inside a professional kitchen environment in Bangkok. Located just minutes from BTS On Nut, our fully air-conditioned school offers hands-on Thai cooking classes designed for both travelers and serious culinary students.

Join a half-day cooking class where you choose your own dishes, prepare curry paste from scratch, and cook authentic Thai food from start to finish, or take your skills further with our Worldchefs-Approved professional chef training courses, ranging from beginner foundations to intensive programs up to 10 weeks.

Beyond our core classes, we offer private cooking experiences, vegetarian courses, fruit carving, team building events, school field trips, and DTV visa-supported training programs. Whether you’re visiting Bangkok for a day or planning a long-term culinary journey, our school is built to give you real skills—not just a tourist experience.

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R Craeye
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Such a great experience; I’m so glad I did it! We visited a local market before preparing five delicious Thai dishes, and everything was within easy walking distance. The team was lovely, and the chef was outstanding, guiding us through each dish with helpful tips along the way. The food was absolutely delicious; and somehow tasted even better knowing we’d made it ourselves. Definitely a **highlight** of my time here!
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Catharine Hui
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Really enjoyable Thai cooking class. Fresh ingredients, and the instructor explained everything clearly. We made curry and morning curry — both tasted great. Fun, hands-on, and worth it. Highly recommend!
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Joanne Wong
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Fantastic Thai cooking class! The instructor was so professional, engaging, and patient. They didn't just teach the recipes—they also shared wonderful seasoning tips and insights into Thai culinary culture. The studio was clean, comfortable, and all the ingredients were fresh. Even as a beginner, I found every step easy to follow. I can’t wait to recreate these dishes at home!
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Wing Ka Ho
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Wonderful class! Happy atmosphere:)
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yan yu chan
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Happy Class, Tasty Food
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Tim Reynard-Illsley
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Such a brilliant experience with Chef Ratch for the 1 week professional course. Break neck speed but constantly learning. Food was delicious (ah roy!) and took home to my very delighted husband. I am vegetarian and Chef Ratch kindly adjusted every recipe. Loved the group exercise on the last day as well plus the market visit and daily dessert. First came to the course for my DTV but left being utterly chuffed with the new skills and learning all about Thai cuisine. Looking forward to doing the next week! Also big thanks for Nini for her superb constant support all week and for Chef Ratch's endless humour and making it so fun yet so professional.
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Lynn Merry
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Ratch was an excellent teacher. We had a great time, cooked lots of delicious food and had a very enjoyable, fun time. Ratch explains things well, keeps the pace going and answers questions. Nini was a huge help, washing up and cleaning - so useful.
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Mikaël Kaël
4 days ago
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Amazing teachers, amazing classes and so easy to cook thai food. I strongly recommend this school if you want to learn cooking thai food even if you don't know how to cook like myself before
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XINRU NIE
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超级专业正宗的泰餐课程教学,Lekky老师教的特别好,课堂生动有趣,英语泰语混合教学,还会互动认真解释所有的细节。最后做出成品真的很好吃!!已经安利给很多来泰国玩的朋友了~
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Tomer Nir
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Amazing cooking lesson with Chef Lekky. 5 super tasty dishes. Highly recommend
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YOU CHOOSE 5 DISHES AND COOK THEM YOURSELF

  • Morning Class: 8:45 AM-12:15 PM
  • Afternoon Class: 1:15 PM-4:30 PM
  • Includes fresh market tour
  • Includes 2 desserts to eat
  • Indoors, fully air conditioned
  • Only 1,300 THB per person
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Thai Cooking Classes

Choose from 22 Authentic Thai Dishes

From curries and stir-fries to soups and noodles, you’ll select 5 dishes to cook during your class. Our menu includes:

1 & 2: Curry Paste & Curry
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Green curry
Massaman curry
Panang Curry
Khao Soy Curry
Red Curry
Soup or Salad
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Tom Yum Goong
Tom Kha Gai
Som Tam
Laab Gai
4. Rice & Noodles
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Pad Thai
Pad See Ew
Drunken Noodles
Pineapple Fried Rice
5. Stir Fry
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Chicken with Cashews
Black Pepper Beef
Minced Chicken w/Spicy Basil
Morning glories

Enjoy 2 Complimentary Desserts:

  • Mango with Sticky Rice
  • Deep Fried Bananas

What Is Included in Our Thai Cooking Class

Hands-on cooking classes

  • You choose 5 dishes to cook
  • Pickup at BTS OnNut (Exit 3)
  • Visit a local fresh market
  • Make curry paste from scratch
  • Enjoy complimentary desserts
  • Receive a Certificate of Achievement
  • Access 90+ recipes online
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  • Only 1,300 THB per person
  • All instruction, frying, prep, and eating in air conditioned classroom
  • 22 dishes available to learn
  • For a map of our location & meeting point, view HERE
  • Classes available Monday-Saturday

Note: Meals are prepared with minimal use of hot peppers. You, as the cook, can adjust the “heat” to your liking. We do not cook with MSG.

To contact us, please call: +66 819-154-919 (Khun Tanawan) or E-mail: [email protected].

Also Available:

Private Thai & Pan-Asian Cooking Classes:

Design your own class by choosing from over 130 Thai dishes and 90+ Pan-Asian dishes, and learn directly with your own chef in a private kitchen setting.

  • Available Monday-Friday @ 2 PM; Saturday @ 9 AM & 1 PM
  • All instruction, frying, preparation and eating done in new air conditioned classrooms
  • Sunday class available upon special request
  • Come directly to the school; map available on website
  • Market tour available upon request
  • Certificate of Achievement awarded upon request
  • Minimum class size: 1 person
  • Class with your own chef (one-on-one)
  • View the full menu HERE.

“Specialized” Classes:

Want to learn a special Thai dish, one not normally taught in a regular Thai cooking class? We can handle it. Below is a partial list of some in-depth half-day or full-day classes available:

  • Kway Teow (Thai boat noodles)
  • Make tofu, soy milk and soy protein
  • Crispy roasted pork belly (Moo Krob)
  • Isaan Cuisine
  • Thai Sauces, Dips & Pastes
  • Look Choop
  • Thai Desserts
  • Fruit Carving & Garnishings

Please go to our Private Thai Cooking class page to see prices and time frames. These classes can be half-day or full-day depending on how much you want to learn. To find out more, send an email to [email protected] or email me HERE.

BANGKOK THAI COOKING ACADEMY

Learn more about DTV Visa Cooking Courses in Thailand  HERE

Join long-term cooking programs that support your Destination Thailand Visa application while developing real culinary skills in Bangkok. Located near BTS On Nut, just 10 minutes from Asoke, our modern cooking school offers fully air-conditioned kitchens designed for hands-on learning. We are available anytime for large groups, team building events, and private parties. For more on this, please refer to our “Team Building” page.

Pay us a visit while in Bangkok. Come learn some Thai cooking, something that will make your friends envious. We are waiting for you.

Feel free to contact us with your questions. Just call Khun Tanawan in our business office at:

+66 819-154-919 (Thai or English), E-mail Us or send an email to [email protected].

For tourist class bookings and problems between 8 AM-4 PM (Monday-Saturday), please call +66 935-795-911 (local 093-579-5911)

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Learn Thai Cooking in Bangkok Since 2010

You choose your dishes, make curry paste from scratch, visit a local market, and enjoy everything you cook in a professional kitchen environment. For those not able to come to Bangkok to study with us, we also offer Online Cooking Courses. Just click HERE to see.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thai Cooking Classes in Bangkok

Our Thai cooking classes in Bangkok include hands-on cooking instruction, all ingredients, recipe guidance, equipment, and a full meal prepared by you during the class. Depending on the course selected, classes may also include a local market tour, welcome refreshments, dessert, and additional culinary instruction focused on authentic Thai cooking techniques. All classes are taught in English by experienced Thai chefs.

At Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy, students can choose their own dishes from a wide selection of authentic Thai recipes rather than following a fixed menu. Our Thai cooking classes in Bangkok are designed to give students flexibility while learning real Thai cooking techniques.

In our popular tourist cooking class, students select dishes from multiple categories including Thai curry, soup, noodles, stir fry, and salad. Options include favorites such as Pad Thai, Tom Yum Goong, Green Curry, Massaman Curry, Khao Soi, Som Tam, Pad See Ew, Drunken Noodles, Chicken with Cashews, and Thai Basil Stir Fry. Complimentary Thai desserts including Mango Sticky Rice and Fried Bananas are also included.

For private Thai cooking classes, students can choose from more than 130 authentic Thai dishes, making the experience ideal for food lovers, families, groups, and travelers looking for a more personalized cooking experience in Bangkok.

Yes. Our Thai cooking classes in Bangkok are designed for beginners, travelers, couples, families, and home cooks of all experience levels. Our chefs guide students step-by-step through each dish while also teaching important Thai cooking fundamentals such as balancing flavors, preparing curry pastes, using fresh herbs, and understanding Thai ingredients.

Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy has been teaching Thai cooking in English since 2010. Unlike many tourist-focused classes, we focus on authentic Thai culinary techniques, professional instruction, and hands-on learning. Students prepare their own dishes individually and learn practical cooking skills that go beyond simply following recipes. We also offer advanced masterclasses, professional chef training, and long-term cooking programs for students seeking a deeper culinary experience in Thailand.

Yes. We can accommodate vegetarian diets and many other dietary preferences during our Thai cooking classes in Bangkok. Vegetarian alternatives are available for many traditional Thai dishes while still maintaining authentic Thai flavors and cooking methods. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking your class.

Yes, selected classes include a guided local market tour where students learn about Thai herbs, vegetables, spices, curry ingredients, coconut products, and traditional Thai cooking essentials. The market visit helps students better understand authentic Thai ingredients and how they are used in everyday Thai cuisine.

Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy is conveniently located in Bangkok near the On Nut BTS station and is accessible from central Bangkok areas including Sukhumvit. Our cooking school is easy to reach by taxi, BTS, and MRT, making it convenient for travelers staying in different parts of the city.

Yes. We offer professional Thai cooking courses and advanced chef training programs in Bangkok for culinary students, restaurant owners, professional chefs, and serious home cooks. These programs focus on authentic Thai techniques, ingredient knowledge, curry preparation, wok cooking, seafood preparation, plating, and kitchen workflow. Multi-day and long-term culinary training options are available.

Yes. Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy offers eligible long-term Thai cooking courses that can be used for Thailand’s DTV visa application requirements. Our DTV qualifying programs are designed for students seeking immersive culinary education in Thailand while learning authentic Thai cuisine and professional cooking techniques. Please contact us directly for current course options and visa documentation details.

You can book your Thai cooking class in Bangkok directly through our website here. Advance booking is recommended, especially during busy travel seasons. After booking, you will receive confirmation details, class information, and meeting instructions from our team.