Skip to main content
Visit Thailand Today

Lamai Thai Cooking School

Hands-on Thai cooking classes held in a home kitchen near the beach in Maret, Koh Samui.

5.0(500)
Directions

Plan your visit

Hours
Daily 08:30–17:30

Book Popular Activities Online

Booking platforms like GetYourGuide give you instant confirmation and, on many activities, free cancellation — and you can read recent reviews before committing. Compare with local agencies for multi-day trips where negotiation might save more.

Details

Full opening hours
Monday08:30–17:30
Tuesday08:30–17:30
Wednesday08:30–17:30
Thursday08:30–17:30
Friday08:30–17:30
Saturday08:30–17:30
Sunday08:30–17:30

Is this your business?Feature it

Why go, and how to do it well

Lamai Thai Cooking School offers immersive, hands-on cooking classes from a personal home kitchen in Maret, close to the beach on Koh Samui's quieter southern coast. Led by instructor Um, classes are structured around a group-voted menu, with participants working through a selection of traditional Thai dishes using authentic techniques and locally sourced ingredients. The relaxed, open-air kitchen setting gives the experience a distinctly personal feel that sets it apart from more commercial cooking schools on the island.

Groups work through the full cooking process together, from ingredient preparation through to plating, and sit down to eat what they have made. Participants receive a recipe booklet to take home, making it practical for those wanting to recreate dishes after their trip. The class accommodates mixed skill levels and welcomes both solo travelers and groups. Some visitors note that helpers assist with portions of the cooking, so those seeking a fully independent kitchen experience should keep this in mind when booking.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Aug 2026

Stay within reach of Lamai Thai Cooking School

Sponsored

Search Koh Samui hotels with your dates. Filter for free cancellation if you want to hold a room and decide later.

See hotels near Lamai Thai Cooking School

Opens Booking.com with your dates

Also compare on Expedia · Trip.com

Around here, on foot

Well-rated places within a short walk of Lamai Thai Cooking School, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.

Experience hints

Visitor favorite

Pair your visit. After Lamai Thai Cooking School, round out your day in Koh Samui with contrasting stops nearby.

Reviews from Google

We had the most incredible afternoon learning how to cook authentic Thai food! It was such a fun hands-on experience from start to finish. Our instructor was absolutely amazing so friendly, patient, and knowledgeable and her English was fantastic. She explained everything clearly and made sure we felt confident at every step, carefully guiding us and ensuring all our dishes were cooked perfectly. We even got to taste all the dishes we cooked and it was very filling. We even got a cookbook to take home so we can recreate everything ourselves! I couldn’t recommend this experience highly enough it was truly one of the highlights of our trip! 🌟

We absolutely loved our experience with Um at her Thai Cooking Class. There was 10 in an our group and we went through the menu options and put it to a vote on what our menu would be. The 5 meals were delicious and the ingredients were all fresh. The recipe book we were given was very helpful and we will now be cooking more Delicious Thai food when we head back home…. Good value for money as well..

It was a fun experience, but don't expect to learn to actually cook dishes there. We were handed each ingredient in the exact quantity to chop and half of the cooking was done by the helpers and the host. It is nice that you still learn a bit about the ingredients themselves but I was expecting a more in depth cooking class where I'd actually gain the skills to do it myself. The cooking booklet they give you at the end is very nice touch. We were picked up at our hotel and the experience cost 1800 baht pp.

A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 500 reviews on Google.

Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

Open in Google Maps

More activities & tours nearby

All within a 11-minute walk of Lamai Thai Cooking School.

Hin Ta Hin Yai

Hin Ta Hin Yai

60 m walk4.2(11,240)
92 84310 126/92 Moo 3 Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand
Two rude-shaped rocks, free to visit, worth twenty minutes and a coconut ice cream on the way out.
Koh Samui Excursions

Koh Samui Excursions

690 m walk5.0(240)
127, Lamai Beach, 64, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand
Beachfront tour agency on Lamai Beach specializing in private and group excursions around Koh Samui.
Lamai Viewpoint & Heart Stone

Lamai Viewpoint & Heart Stone

800 m walk4.3(1,881)
127, 199, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand
A heart-shaped rock, a few Buddhist shrines and a big view over the coast, all in one hilltop stop.
Lamai Muay Thai Camp

Lamai Muay Thai Camp

880 m walk4.7(354)
82, 2 Thanon Had Lamai, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui
Long-running community-feel camp behind Lamai beach — traditional two-a-day Muay Thai training with a loyal returning crowd, minutes from the sand.

Tips for Visiting Activities & Tours

Do Outdoor Activities in the Morning

Heat and humidity peak from noon to 3 PM. Schedule jungle treks, cycling tours, and outdoor cooking classes for early morning. Water activities are more flexible since you're in and out of the sea.

Lamai Thai Cooking School: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamai Thai Cooking School worth visiting?

Lamai Thai Cooking School holds a 5.0★ rating from 500 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Koh Samui.

What are the opening hours of Lamai Thai Cooking School?

Lamai Thai Cooking School is typically open 08:30–17:30 — 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 Lamai Thai Cooking School?

The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – September, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).

Where is Lamai Thai Cooking School located?

Lamai Thai Cooking School is at Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.

Also popular in Koh Samui

LimLongBar & Restaurant

LimLongBar & Restaurant

4.9(590)
F3C4+RF6, Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand
A beloved family-run Thai restaurant and bar in Maret, Koh Samui, serving quality dishes at unbeatable prices.
Chedi Phra That Sila Ngu

Chedi Phra That Sila Ngu

4.6(159)
F22J+8FF วัดพระธาตุศิลางู Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani, Thailand
A small red-and-gold seaside temple where the sculpture work rewards ten slow minutes, not two.
Chaweng Beach

Chaweng Beach

4.3(2,173)
Chaweng Beach, Surat Thani, Thailand
Koh Samui's main beach, about 7 km of fine white sand on the east coast, with most of the island's hotels, beach clubs and nightlife right behind it.
Lamai Fresh Food Market

Lamai Fresh Food Market

4.4(3,514)
F2CW+MQ4 เกาะสมุย, ถนนหาดละไม 4, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand
A working wet market where locals shop, not a tourist show, and the coconuts are worth the trip alone.

Similar Activities & Tours across Thailand

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket
Sponsored

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket

4.7(6,925)$$$$
2, 12, Tambon Kathu, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83120, Thailand
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary's Kathu camp and Phuket office, with programs from a one-hour feed to half days of feeding, a mud spa and bathing.
Chilli Best Thai Cooking Class

Chilli Best Thai Cooking Class

4.9(471)
34, 13, Tambon Ko Pha-ngan, koh phangan, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84280, Thailand
Hands-on Thai cooking classes on Koh Phangan, teaching authentic recipes and techniques in a small, relaxed setting.
Blue Elephant Cooking School Bangkok

Blue Elephant Cooking School Bangkok

4.5(3,216)$$$$
BTS Surasak station, 41 S Sathon Rd, Khwaeng Yan Nawa, Khet Sathon
The Blue Elephant restaurant's cooking school on South Sathorn Road at BTS Surasak, with a market visit on morning classes. ฿3,800 plus tax a half day.
Cooking with Mon - The Best Cooking School in Koh Lanta

Cooking with Mon - The Best Cooking School in Koh Lanta

5.0(835)
570, ตำบล ศาลาด่าน อำเภอเกาะลันตา กระบี่ 81150, Thailand
A hands-on Thai cooking school on Koh Lanta island, teaching traditional recipes with fresh local ingredients.