Thai Cookery

There has been an explosion of interest in preparing Thai food, and many Chiang Mai guest houses and cookery schools now offer lessons.

They offer courses of one to five days (B9000-B4200), covering common Thai and one or two traditional Lanna dishes, including the use of substitute ingredients available in other countries. Each day begins with either an introduction to Thai ingredients, shopping in the market, making curry pastes or vegetable carving. While the fees might seem expensive, the courses are well worth it, including a first class lunch, seasonal fruit-tasting and a recipe book. Book a seat in advance as the classes are very popular and the number of students is limited.