Professional Chef Courses

Professional Thai Cooking School in Bangkok, Thailand

Train 1–10 Weeks. Earn an internationally recognized chef diploma.

Worldchefs-Approved programs. 100% hands-on training. Teaching since 2010.

Get a Chef Diploma in 1–10 Weeks in Thailand

  • Worldchefs-Approved professional chef courses in Thailand

  • Training international students since 2010

  • Learn Thai and Pan-Asian cuisine in Bangkok

  • Courses for beginners, cooks, and professional chefs

  • Taught in English by experienced Thai chef instructors

  • 100% hands-on, practical culinary training

DTV Visa Eligible Programs:
Join our professional or casual courses and qualify for the 5-year Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).

Not in Thailand?
We also offer online cooking courses with step-by-step training.

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Advance your culinary skills with structured professional chef training programs in Bangkok that are designed to take you from your current level to professional standards.

These courses are ideal for:

What You’ll Learn in Our Chef Training Courses

  • Thai and Asian ingredients: herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables
  • Authentic flavors, balance, and traditional taste profiles
  • Professional plating and presentation techniques
  • How to prepare sauces, curry pastes, and dips from scratch
  • Use of traditional Asian cookware: woks, steamers, and more
  • Vegetarian and plant-based Thai cooking techniques

Our professional chef courses are designed for beginners, cooks, and experienced chefs looking to upgrade their skills with authentic Thai cooking and Pan-Asian cuisine.

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Training available in Thai & Pan-Asian

1. PROFESSIONAL THAI COOKING COURSE (1-6 WEEKS)*— DTV Visa Eligible

Start Dates

For the schedule of dishes taught and dates available from 1 Sept 2025 to 5 Feb 2027, click BTCA 6 weeks Thai course 2026 (4) To see what is taught each week with dish names, click BTCA 6 weeks Thai course pdf

  • A Personal Thai Culinary Chef Diploma is awarded upon completion of 1 week (40 hours).
  • A Professional Thai Culinary Chef Diploma is awarded upon completion of 2 or 3 weeks (80 or 120 hours).
  • A Master Thai Culinary Chef Diploma is awarded upon completion of 4 or 5 weeks (160 or 200 hours) of training.
  • A Grand Master Thai Culinary Chef Diploma is awarded upon completion of 6 weeks (240 hours) of training.
  • 1 WEEK–25,000 Baht (approx $775 USD, 25-30 professional dishes)
  • 2 WEEKS–40,000 Baht (approx $1,250 USD, 50-60 professional dishes)–DTV Visa eligible
  • 3 WEEKS– 55,000 Baht (approx $1,700 USD, 75-90 professional dishes)–DTV Visa eligible
  • 4 WEEKS–70,000 Baht (approx $2,100 USD, 100-120 professional dishes)–DTV Visa eligible
  • 5 WEEKS– 85,000 Baht (approx $2,575 USD, 125-135 professional dishes)–DTV Visa eligible
  • 6 WEEKS*– 100,000 Baht (approx $3,050 USD, 154 professional dishes)– DTV Visa eligible

Study 1 to 6 weeks (5-30 work days), learning 25-30 professional Thai dishes/week.  One or all 6 weeks can be taken in any order. 2 or more weeks of training can be spread over 2-6 months.–DTV visa eligible

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2. PAN-ASIAN PROFESSIONAL CULINARY COURSE (6 WEEKS)*– DTV Visa Eligible

Start Dates

For the schedule of when each cuisine is taught between 25 Aug 2025 to 8 Jan 2027, click BTCA 6 weeks pan asian course 2026 (7) To see what is taught each week with dish names, click BTCA 6 WEEKS PAN ASIAN COOKING COURSE DISHES 2026 pdf

Grand Master Asian Culinary Chef Diploma- Worldchef approved course

6 WEEKS*–100,000 Baht (approx $3,050 USD, 160 professional dishes)–DTV Visa Eligible

In 6 weeks (30 training days), learn 160 Asian dishes:

  • Thai (4 weeks)–DTV Visa Eligible
  • Chinese & Vietnamese (1 week)
  • Japanese & Korean (1 week)

Dishes covered are taught in-depth, taking you from the basic ingredients to the completed dish.  All dishes are first demonstrated by the chef instructor.  Become an Asian culinary chef in Bangkok.

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3. GRAND MASTER PAN ASIAN COURSE (8 WEEKS)* -- DTV Visa Eligible

Start Dates

Contact the school for available start dates for this course To see what is taught each week with dish names, click BTCA 8 weeks Thai PanAsian course pdf

Grand Master Pan Asian Culinary Chef Diploma- Worldchef approved course

8 WEEKS*– 140,000 Baht (approx $4,250 USD, 206 professional dishes).

In 8 weeks (40 training days), learn 206 Asian dishes:

  • Thai (6 weeks)–DTV visa eligible
  • Chinese & Vietnamese (1 week)
  • Japanese & Korean (1 week)

This course is 6 weeks of professional Thai cooking + 2 weeks of Asian cuisine cooking (Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean).

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4. INTERNATIONAL GRAND MASTER PAN ASIAN COURSE (10 WEEKS)-- DTV Visa Eligible

Start Dates

Contact school for available start dates.

To see what is taught each week with dish names, click BTCA 10 weeks pdf

International Grand Master Chef Culinary Diploma.

10 WEEKS– 180,000 Baht (approx. $5,450 USD, 270 dishes).

This 10 week (400 hours, 270 dishes) course consists of the following:

  • Traditional Thai cooking–6 weeks
  • Vegetarian Thai cooking–2 weeks
  • Pan Asian cuisines–2 weeks
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5. ASIAN CULINARY TRAINING COURSE (1-2 weeks)--

Start Dates

For the schedule of when each Asian cuisine is taught between 25 Aug 2025 to 8 Jan 2027, click BTCA 2 week Pan Asian dishes pdf

To see what is taught each week with dish names, click HERE.

A Personal Asian Culinary Chef Diploma is awarded upon completion of 1 week of training. – Worldchef approved course Professional Asian Culinary Chef Diploma is awarded upon completion of 2 weeks of training.

  • 1 WEEK–25,000 Baht (approx $775 USD, 25-27 professional dishes)
  • 2 WEEKS–45,000 Baht (approx $1,350 USD, 52 professional dishes)

Cook for 1 or 2 weeks and learn Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese popular dishes.  You will go from novice to skilled Asian chef after having completed this culinary training.  Master the most popular dishes such as Vietnamese Pho, Korean Kimchi, Chinese Dim Sum, Japanese Sushi and much more.

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6. PROFESSIONAL THAI VEGETARIAN COOKING COURSE (1-2 WEEKS)-- DTV Visa Eligible

Start Dates

Contact school for available dates. This course can be combined with other courses as needed. This is a group class course.

To see what is taught each week with dish names, click BTCA 10 weeks Thai PanAsianVeg course pdf

A Personal Thai Vegetarian Culinary Chef Diploma upon completion of 1 week of training A Professional Thai Vegetarian Culinary Chef Diploma upon completion of 2 weeks of training.

  • 1 WEEK– 25,000 Baht (approx $775 USD, 30-32 dishes)
  • 2 WEEKS– 45,000 Baht (approx $1,350 USD, 62 dishes)– DTV visa eligible

Study 1-2 weeks (5-10 work days, 40-80 hours), learn approx. 30 dishes/week.  One or both weeks can be taken and combined with other courses.

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Included FREE in all courses:

  • Ingredients, supplies, aprons, cutlery to use
  • Hot coffee, hot tea, and ice water during class
  • All meals cooked by each student (lots and lots–lunch and supper)
  • Recipes in English for all dishes prepared
  • Diploma, internationally accepted, upon completion of each course bearing Academy seal
  • Currency Converter: To convert from Thai Baht to your currency, click HERE.

Accommodations: Special rates available for our school students from several 2 to 4- star hotels in our area. Just click HERE to see some choices.

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Memoir of Christina H., Thai culinary student for 22 days:

Testimonials:

We booked an extra week. Serious training for serious chefs.

Cole B. / USA

We opened our Thai restaurant after this course.

Ravi A. / India

From zero to 150+ dishes in 7 weeks.

Irma C. / USA

CONTACT US for more details

Accommodations:  Special rates are available for our school students from several 2 to 4 star hotels in our area.  Upon request, we will provide details.

Questions/Registration:

If you have further questions or wish to register for one of these courses, please click HERE or send an email to [email protected] with your comments, and we will reply shortly.  You may also call Khun Tanawan at: +66 819-154-919 (English or Thai).

School Location: 1979/12-14 Sukhumvit 75/1 Road, Prakanong-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10260

NOTE:  We are an international cooking school, All class instruction is in English by our English-speaking Thai chefs, and all recipes are in English.

TRANSLATORS ARE AVAILABLE WHEN NEEDED