Top Northern Thailand Classes & Workshops

Discover Thailand’s national sport with a beginner-friendly Muay Thai class in Chiang Mai. This 90-minute intro is perfect for newcomers wanting to learn the Art of Eight Limbs in a fun, supportive gym. Under the guidance of an expert coach, you’ll master the fundamentals Muay Thai, proper stance, footwork, and balance. Practice core strikes, punches, kicks, elbows, and knees through guided drills and dynamic pad work. This Muay Thai session combines clean technique with agility exercises and light conditioning to boost your strength and endurance. Pick a time that fits your day with morning, afternoon, or evening classes available, choose the session that suits your schedule. Ready to train? Join the best Muay Thai training in Chiang Mai and step onto the mat today!

Learn to cook an authentic Thai meal with a full-day cooking class that includes pickup and drop-off at your Chiang Mai hotel. Pick ingredients from the organic market, then roll up your sleeves to cook a meal of classic Thai dishes. An expert cooking instructor will walk you through each step, and you’ll get to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared at the end of the lesson. Both morning and evening classes are available.

If you love Thai food, cooking, and gardens, then this group class located in an organic garden in Chiang Mai is right up your street. Visit a local market to learn about Thai ingredients, and then choose the dishes you want to cook. You have options, so you’re not stuck cooking something you don’t like. Receive hands-on instruction from your cooking instructor to master all the techniques.

Northern Thailand is renowned for its unique cuisine, which differs to the rest of the country’s. Delve deeper into Chiang Mai’s culinary culture during a cooking class that teaches you to make signature dishes in an intimate group limited to only 10 other food lovers. Plus, stress-free hotel pickup saves you finding a meeting point.

Learn the secrets behind some of Thailand’s most delicious dishes, like sticky rice with mango, Pad Thai, or Tomyum soup, during this hands-on cooking class. Follow your guide to the local market to shop for fresh seasonal produce, pick fresh herbs from their organic garden, then create your own personalized menu of five different dishes (including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options). Sit down to enjoy your tasty home-cooked lunch and receive a recipe book as a souvenir.

Get a taste for the unique flavors of Thai and Akha cooking with this Chiang Mai cooking class. Learn about the culture and cuisine of the Akha people, visit the local market to buy ingredients (morning class only), and learn to prepare several different dishes, both Thai and Akha. A souvenir cookbook from your session is also included, as are transfers from central Chiang Mai hotel.

Get more out of your time in Thailand with this combination of a market tour and a Thai cooking class. At the market, you can learn fun facts about fresh ingredients and how to identify them. Then later, learn to cook seven traditional dishes, relax by the Grand Canyon Chiang Mai, and receive an e-recipe book so you can recreate the dishes once you get home.

Join this half-day Thai cooking class for a cultural and delicious experience. Learn the art of cooking like a local using organic ingredients. Enjoy having your own cooking station as you get a hands-on cooking lesson in making authentic Thai dishes. Also, this class includes a market tour, giving you the chance to shop for fresh ingredients before diving into the cooking process.

The ancient Chinese arts of kung fu and qigong pair with meditation to rejuvenate mind and body alike. Discover them amid the beautiful mountains outside Pai on this Shaolin-style kung fu afternoon course. Start with a warm-up and stretch, then explore kung-fu fighting skills, Shaolin weapons, breathing, emotional control, mindset, speed, and power. After your course, enjoy a healthy organic dinner fresh from the retreat’s gardens.

Prepare your own Thai dishes during a cooking class at Chiang Mai, where you’ll start the experience at a local market for an introduction to ingredients and how to select them. Then pick fresh vegetables and collect eggs at an organic farm before taking your place at your cooking station in an open-air kitchen. Cook four authentic dishes, which may include hot and sour soup, green curry, or pad Thai, with hands-on guidance.

Visit a beautiful coffee plantation, enjoy our welcome drink (coffee flower tea) then pick coffee cherries. Understand the processing of coffee and make souvenirs with dried cherries. Experience roasting your own coffee, brewing coffee with the coffee beans roasted by tourists themselves. Drink fresh coffee from the farm and plant coffee trees. All programs may change somewhat depending on the season and situation, or may be replaced by other programs.

Discover a personalized cooking experience at Baan Thai Cookery School. Our small classes, accommodating 1-8 people, ensure an intimate setting with fully hands-on participation. We cater to vegetarians and food allergies, offering substitutions and adjusting seasonings. Customize spice levels according to your preferences for a unique culinary journey. Our English-fluent instructors provide clear guidance, creating an accessible and enjoyable learning environment. We prioritize quality, incorporating organic ingredients from our farm and local sources. Enjoy comfort in our air-conditioned dining room and indoor kitchen. Immerse yourself in the art of Thai cooking with Baan Thai Cookery School.

Get the complete picture of Thai cuisine in a small-group half-day cooking class that also includes the option to visit to a Thai market (morning class). You’ll overcome the language barrier and discover lesser-known Thai ingredients as you explore the market with your guide, before learning to create classic northern Thai dishes during a hands-on class.

Forget touristic Muay Thai experiences and learn this traditional Thai martial art from seasoned professionals in a Chiang Mai gym where stadium champions train. Join a maximum of three other travelers for a morning workout tailored to your skills and fitness level, then sit down to an authentic Thai lunch. There’s no need to worry about transportation, as the operator collects and drops you at your Chiang Mai hotel.

Take a break from sightseeing in order to check in with yourself during a half-day yoga and meditation experience in Chiang Mai. This serene session gives you the chance to escape the bustle of the city and spend time among lush green rice paddies, doing breathing and stretching exercises designed to promote relaxation.

Master the basics of Thailand’s national sport with a beginner-friendly Muay Thai class in Chiang Mai. This 90-minute session introduces Muay Thai in an authentic, supportive gym environment—no prior experience required. Under an expert coach, you’ll learn the essential fundamentals: proper stance, balance, and footwork. Progress to core strikes like punches, kicks, elbows, and knees through dynamic pad work and guided drills. The class also includes agility and light conditioning to boost your strength and endurance. With morning, afternoon, and evening sessions available, it’s easy to fit this authentic Muay Thai experience into your travel schedule. Step onto the mat and start your training today!

Learning silversmithing is hard to pick up as a visitor, without a maker to walk you through the traditional techniques hands-on. Join a class in Chiang Mai suited to all levels, working with silver and other metals under guidance to shape a piece of your own. You leave with the jewelry you made, having learned the methods used by local workshops, at your own pace.

Offering more than just cooking lessons, this small-group Thai cooking class begins with picking out fresh ingredients at a local market and progresses through dining on your own handmade creations. Local instructors guide you through the shopping and cooking process, creating an experience you can’t get from following a recipe or going to a Thai market on your own.

Unleash your culinary creativity with our Thai Cooking Class and Local Market Tour in Chiang Mai! Enjoy seamless transport as you start your adventure at a bustling local market, where you'll discover a vibrant array of fresh herbs, vegetables, and essential Thai ingredients while sampling authentic street food delights. Under the expert guidance of our chefs, you'll then master the art of crafting five classic Thai dishes in a fun and interactive cooking class. Choose between a morning or afternoon session to suit your schedule. Perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and groups, this immersive experience lets you savor your culinary creations with new friends or take them back to your hotel. Dive into the heart of Thai culture and cuisine

Enjoy “Lanna Home Cooking Class” Learn to cook popular Thai dishes like Tom Yum Koong, Pad Thai, Pad Kra Prao, and seasonal curries at “Give Green Farm House” surrounded by beautiful organic farms.

Get more out of your time in Thailand by learning how to make authentic local dishes in Chiang Mai. To ensure the freshest possible ingredients, a guide takes you to a local market and an organic garden where you can discover more about Thai ingredients. Later, visit a cooking school to learn to make six dishes—including an appetizer, a curry, and a dessert.

Learn to cook Thai food in a serene environment at a local farm near Chiang Mai, and keep costs down by booking this small group tour. All of the ingredients, a recipe book, and a photo album are included in the tour, so you can remember the cooking class and reproduce the recipes for your friends and family.

Get a taste of everyday life in Chiang Mai with this sunset cooking class at an organic farm. After collecting fresh ingredients straight from the garden, learn to prepare five authentic regional dishes like hot and sour soup or Thai green curry. Take in the views over the rice fields and mountains while you enjoy your delicious meal alongside your new cooking buddies.