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A lot of Thai : Home Cooking Class
Activities & Tours
Chiang Mai

A lot of Thai : Home Cooking Class

5.0(78 reviews)

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. Good to know: classes are available on weekdays only and are not offered on weekends, so travellers should plan accordingly. Booking in advance is strongly recommended given the small-group nature of the experience. The official website at alotofthai.com is the best place to check current availability, confirm pricing, and make a reservation before arrival in Chiang Mai.

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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/
Opening Hours
Monday10:00-15:30
Tuesday10:00-15:30
Wednesday10:00-15:30
Thursday10:00-15:30
Friday10:00-15:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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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

High

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)