Standard half-day group cooking class includes morning market tour, prep instruction, hands-on cooking of 4–5 dishes, and you eat what you make. Priced ฿800–฿1,500 ($25–$45).
Bangkok options: Silom Thai Cooking School, Sompong Thai Cooking School, Bangkok Bold Cooking Studio. Chiang Mai is the heartland — many farm-based schools (Thai Farm Cooking, Asia Scenic, Mama Noi).
Full-day intensives (8 hours, 8+ dishes) run ฿1,800–฿3,500. Some include garden tours, ingredient education, and certificate.
Private one-on-one classes ฿3,500–฿8,000.
Most classes accommodate vegetarians and food allergies if booked in advance. Halal options exist but are limited — check Halal Thailand directories.
Standard menu: Tom Yum, Pad Thai, Green Curry, Mango Sticky Rice. Specify "spicy" preference at booking.
Recipe booklets are typically included for taking recipes home. Don't expect Michelin-quality teaching — these are tourist-oriented but enjoyable.