A lot of Thai : Home Cooking Class
Tucked along Thanon Chiang Mai-Lamphun in the Nong Hoi area, A Lot of Thai offers small-group home cooking classes that go beyond the typical tourist experience. Rather than a commercial kitchen setup, the classes are hosted in a genuine home environment, giving participants an approachable and personal introduction to Thai cuisine. The focus is on authentic, everyday Thai cooking — the kind of food prepared in local households rather than adapted for outside tastes.
Visitors can expect a structured yet relaxed session running from mid-morning through to the early afternoon, with guidance on preparing traditional dishes using fresh, local ingredients. The intimate format allows for hands-on participation throughout, making it suitable for complete beginners and those with some cooking experience alike. The class runs Monday through Friday, with sessions from 10:00 to 15:30 each day.
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A lot of Thai : Home Cooking Class: Frequently Asked Questions
Is A lot of Thai : Home Cooking Class worth visiting?
A lot of Thai : Home Cooking Class holds a 5.0★ rating from 88 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of A lot of Thai : Home Cooking Class?
A lot of Thai : Home Cooking Class is typically open 10:00-15:30 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit A lot of Thai : Home Cooking Class?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is A lot of Thai : Home Cooking Class located?
A lot of Thai : Home Cooking Class is at Soi9, 165 Thanon Chiang Mai-Lamphun, Tambon Nong Hoi, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city centre).
Location Info
Soi9, 165 Thanon Chiang Mai-Lamphun, Tambon Nong Hoi, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand+66 89 954 4930alotofthai.com/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)