Cooking classes in Bangkok
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Bangkok home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Bangkok is warmest in April at about 96°F (36°C).
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Top cooking classes in Bangkok
Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok's Old Town with Market TourFrom $36View 
Thai Cooking Class Bangkok: Choose 5 Dishes + Market TourFrom $40View 
Thai Cooking Class at Tingly Thai Cooking School in BangkokFrom $37View
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What to eat and drink in Bangkok
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Pad thai
- Stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, egg, prawns or tofu, bean sprouts and peanuts.
- Tom yum
- A hot and sour soup with lemongrass, lime leaves, chilli and prawns.
- Som tam
- Shredded green papaya salad pounded with chilli, lime, fish sauce and peanuts.
- Mango sticky rice
- Sweet sticky rice with coconut milk and ripe mango slices.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Bangkok month by month
Averages for Bangkok Metropolis, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 91 (33) | 93 (34) | 94 (35) | 96 (36) | 95 (35) | 93 (34) | 92 (34) | 92 (33) | 92 (33) | 92 (33) | 92 (33) | 90 (32) |
| Low °F (°C) | 74 (23) | 77 (25) | 80 (26) | 81 (27) | 80 (27) | 80 (26) | 79 (26) | 79 (26) | 78 (25) | 77 (25) | 76 (25) | 74 (23) |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:09 pm | 6:23 pm | 6:28 pm | 6:31 pm | 6:37 pm | 6:46 pm | 6:50 pm | 6:40 pm | 6:20 pm | 5:59 pm | 5:47 pm | 5:53 pm |
Questions
What food is Bangkok known for?
Pad thai: stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, egg, prawns or tofu, bean sprouts and peanuts. Tom yum: a hot and sour soup with lemongrass, lime leaves, chilli and prawns. Som tam: shredded green papaya salad pounded with chilli, lime, fish sauce and peanuts.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Bangkok?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
