Top Chiang Rai Classes & Workshops

Master the art of Thai cuisine with Suwannee's Cooking Class in Chiangrai, the first of its kind since 2007. This hands-on experience allows you to create traditional Thai dishes in a cozy, home-style kitchen. Start your journey with a market tour, where you’ll discover exotic local ingredients before diving into your cooking session. With a maximum of 12 participants, you’ll receive personalized attention from Suwannee a seasoned professional with over 30 years of cooking experience. Whether vegan or vegetarian, everyone is welcome to learn the secrets of Thai cooking and bring these culinary delights back 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.

Learn a traditional way of cooking in Northern Thailand on this small group trekking tour of Chiang Rai. This full day will take you to hot springs, through villages, to waterfalls, and much more than you could find on your own. Bring your swimsuit in case you want to take a dip along the way. Be ready to taste local food for lunch, made in bamboo over an open fire.

Let the aromas of Thai herbs fill the kitchen as you step into a private Thai and Akha cooking class in Chiang Rai. This hands-on experience begins with a guided local market visit to explore fresh herbs, spices, and ingredients. Learn to prepare 5 dishes, including “Sa-pee-tong,” a rare Akha dish passed down through hill tribe communities of Northern Thailand. Then choose from Thai favorites such as Pad Thai, Green Curry, Tom Yum Goong, or Mango Sticky Rice. This private class is for your group only, with shared cooking stations designed so everyone can rotate through each step together. Sit down to enjoy the meal you created, then leave with practical cooking skills and a deeper understanding of Northern Thai and Akha food culture.

Experience true Thai cooking with all your senses at Suwannee Cooking School—one of the most interesting things to do in Chiang Rai. Begin at a vibrant local market where you’ll see colorful produce, smell fragrant herbs, and taste fresh seasonal fruits. Back in the warm, home-style kitchen, an experienced local chef guides you as you cook 3 authentic Thai dishes and 1 traditional dessert at your own private station. Hear the lively sounds of chopping and sizzling as you master real Thai techniques. Afterward, enjoy the delicious meal you created, and you may find yourself wondering if you’ve become an expert Thai chef. Ideal for all levels of cooking lovers—families, couples, solo travelers, and groups. Book now and discover the joy of cooking Thai like a true local!

Step into a private Thai and Akha cooking class in Chiang Rai and learn to prepare 5 dishes in a real home kitchen. Begin with a Chiang Rai local market visit, where you will explore, taste, and select fresh herbs, spices, and local ingredients before cooking side by side. Learn to make “Sa-pee-tong,” a traditional Akha dish with bold, earthy flavors rarely found outside the hill tribe communities of Northern Thailand. Then choose from Thai favorites such as Pad Thai, Green Curry, Tom Yum Goong, or Mango Sticky Rice. This private class is for your group only, with shared cooking stations designed so everyone can take part. Sit down to enjoy the meal you created and connect with the flavors of Northern Thailand.

You'll discover our traditions and learn historical tips about our unique cuisine. You'll learn new cooking techniques that can easily be repeated at home, Vegetarians are welcome. Let me know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.

You won't find this activity anywhere else. you will see local Akka kictchen can try local local Akha whiskey. dinner with Akha people and group Akha local Drance

Curious what to do in Chiang Rai? Add flavor and fun to your trip with a joyful, hands-on Thai cooking class at Suwannee Cooking School. Begin at a lively local market where you’ll discover colorful produce, fragrant herbs, and fresh seasonal fruits. Then head to a warm, family-style kitchen where an experienced local chef guides you in cooking 3 authentic Thai dishes and 1 traditional dessert at your own station. Eating Thai food should be one of your trip’s milestones—being able to cook it yourself is even better. Enjoy the cheerful sizzle, rich aromas, and the thrill of creating your very own Thai feast. Perfect for all levels of cooking lovers—beginners, foodies, families, couples, and solo explorers. Join us and spice your Chiang Rai trip up!