Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok's Old Town: Market & Four Dishes

Cook four Thai dishes from scratch in a home-style kitchen, then fold white lotus flowers to take home.

A 3.5-hour hands-on Thai cooking class in Bangkok's Old Town combines a guided walk through Pak Khlong Talad (the city's largest flower and produce market) with step-by-step instruction in a cool, air-conditioned kitchen where you prepare Tom Yum Goong, Pad Thai, Som Tam, and Mango Sticky Rice from scratch. Morning and afternoon sessions include the market tour. The evening class focuses on cooking only. Maximum 10 guests, no experience needed, and you eat what you cook before learning to fold white lotus flowers.

The experience

If you land in Bangkok with a free afternoon or morning, a cooking class anchors the day without eating up the whole thing. This one starts at Pak Khlong Talad, the largest flower and produce market in the city, where you walk through stalls of fresh herbs, vegetables and local ingredients while the instructor explains how Thai cooks choose and use them. The market visit runs about an hour on the morning (8:30 AM) and afternoon (1:00 PM) departures. The evening class skips it and goes straight to the kitchen.

Back in the home-style, air-conditioned kitchen, you cook four dishes completely from scratch: Tom Yum Goong (sour and spicy shrimp soup), Pad Thai (stir-fried rice noodles), Som Tam (green papaya salad), and Mango Sticky Rice. An instructor guides you through each one step by step, including how to make fresh coconut milk by hand the way Thai households have done it for generations. The class caps at 10 people, so you get real attention instead of being one of thirty. No prior cooking experience is needed.

After you finish cooking, you sit down and eat the dishes with the other travelers in the class. Then comes a white lotus flower folding workshop. A cultural touch that takes the class past the kitchen and into something you can describe to people back home. You leave with a certificate, the recipes, and the lotus flower you made.

What’s included

• All fresh ingredients for the four dishes.
• step-by-step instruction from an experienced guide.
• the meal you cook, eaten together after class.
• white lotus flower and folding instruction.
• certificate and free recipes.
• welcome drinks.
• personal locker.
• market tour on morning and afternoon sessions.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 13:30 and 18:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (14 to 70 years) · Child (6 to 13 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Thai

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by White Lotus Thai Cooking Class

Is this one for you?The guide teaches in English or Thai, so choose the language session that matches your comfort: both work equally well for hands-on cooking since the instructor demonstrates each step. Families with children from age 6 can join. Younger children can come along but won't cook.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 13 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What four dishes do I cook in the Thai cooking class?

You prepare Tom Yum Goong (sour and spicy shrimp soup), Pad Thai (stir-fried rice noodles), Som Tam (green papaya salad), and Mango Sticky Rice. All ingredients are provided, and you cook each one under step-by-step instruction in the kitchen.

Does the class include a visit to Pak Khlong Talad market?

The morning (8:30 AM) and afternoon (1:00 PM) sessions include a guided walk through Pak Khlong Talad, Bangkok's largest flower and produce market, where you learn about Thai ingredients. The evening class focuses on cooking only and does not include the market tour.

How long is the cooking class, and what's included?

The class runs 3.5 hours and includes all fresh ingredients, step-by-step instruction, the meal you cook (eaten together after class), a white lotus flower folding workshop, a certificate, free recipes, welcome drinks, and a personal locker for your belongings.

What's the maximum group size, and do I need cooking experience?

The class holds a maximum of 10 guests, which means you get personal attention from the instructor. No prior cooking experience is needed. The class is designed for food lovers of all skill levels.

Where is the cooking class located in Bangkok?

The class is located in Bangkok's Old Town, within walking distance of the Grand Palace, Chinatown, and Wat Arun. Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the kitchen.