Creative tourism experiences in Thailand allow visitors to discover new parts of themselves through hands-on lessons in traditional Thai arts and skills. Options include learning to cook authentic Thai cuisine, study Thai massage techniques, train in Muay Thai boxing, and experience rice farming. Courses are led by local experts in kitchens, massage schools, boxing gyms, and rice fields. Learning opportunities are available for all skill levels in many regions throughout Thailand.

1. Creative Tourism in Thailand
Creative Tourism
Experience in Thailand

2. Creative Tourism Make your vacation a life-enriching experience.
Experience in Thailand
There is a part of you
that you have yet to discover
M
ost of the time, you settings, be that a kitchen, boxing
travel to discover ring or mat on a floor.
new places. What if Learning opportunities with
you could discover experienced instructors abound, in
another side of a wide range of school settings, be
you during your that a kitchen, boxing ring or mat on
journey? Through a floor.
creative tourism experiences,
visitors to Thailand can expect Thai cuisine is world renowned. Thai
life-enriching lessons that reveal massage is appreciated around the
undiscovered parts of themselves. globe, and Thailand’s national sport,
From craft making to Thai boxing; Muay Thai, leaves spectators in awe
agriculture, like rice farming, to and practitioners more confident. All
traditional massage and preparing are available for study, and you can
our renowned cuisine, local experts increase your immersion in Thailand
are eager to share their knowledge. through a homestay that lets you
Learning opportunities in Thailand gain a new appreciation for Thai
abound, in a wide range of school culture.

3. Story
>> Thai Cooking
T
hai cooking is within prepare an array of dishes and take
the grasp of anyone this skill home.
with chefs welcoming
visitors into their There are courses for all tastes, from
kitchens to learn the one-day classes to weeklong courses.
secrets that make Thai Most have only a handful of students,
cuisine so delicious and with each receiving personal
and healthy. As you well know, it instruction from the chefs, you’ll
tops the lists of the world’s favorite appreciate you’re new and practical
foods, and visitors can learn how to skills as will your family and friends.

4. Directory of places offering Thai Cooking Classes
Photo by Wandee Culinary School Photo by Thai Kitchen Cookery Centre Photo by Amita Thai Cooking Class
Photo by Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy
Photo by A Lot of Thai Home Cooking Class Photo by Silom Thai Cooking School Photo by Somphong Thai Cooking School Photo by Somphong Thai Cooking School Photo by Baan Thai Cookery School
Bangkok Chiang Mai Chonburi Krabi
Amita Thai Cooking Class Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School Happy Home Thai Cooking School Krabi Cookery School
www.amitathaicooking.com www.asiascenic.com www.happyhome-thaicookingschool.com www.krabicookeryschool.com
Bai Pai Thai Cooking School Baan Thai Cookery School Pattaya Cookery School Lanta Thai Cookery School
www.baipai.com www.cookinthai.com www.pattayacookingschool.com/Contact%20Us.htm www.lantathaicookeryschool.com
Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy Chiang Mai Smart Cook
bangkokthaicookingacademy.com www.chiangmaismartcook.com Koh Chang, Trat Phuket
Koh Chang Thai Cooking School Blue Elephant Cooking School
Blue Elephant Cooking School Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School www.kohchangthaicooking.com/ www.blueelephant.com
www.blueelephant.com www.thaicookeryschool.com
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Thai Kitchen Cookery Centre Koh Samui, Surat Thani
www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok/ www.thaikitchencentre.com
Samui Institue of Thai Culinary Arts (SITCA)
www.sitca.net
Silom Thai Cooking School The Chiang Mai Thai Farm Cooking School
www.bangkokthaicooking.com www.thaifarmcooking.net
Sonja’s Thai Cooking Class in Mae Nam
thaicookingclass-samui.com/map.php
Somphong Thai Cooking School
www.originalthaicookingschool.com
Wandee Culinary School
www.wandeethaicooking.com/

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>> Thai MASSAGE
T
hai massage is undeniably leads to greater wellness
another valued skill and longevity. After receiving a Thai
family and friends massage, people have increased
will appreciate. Learn energy as well as decreased stress
about energy meridians and muscle tension. And the person
and techniques to giving the massage also gains from
open up sen lines, the the experience, including the pride
invisible energy channels that flow that can only be felt by a healer.
through the body. Studying Thai Those feelings of compassion and
massage is a holistic journey that giving kindness are invaluable.
Photo by International Training Massage School
Photo by Sunshine Massage School Photo by Spa Thai Massage School

6. Directory of places offering Thai Massage teaching
Photo by Sunshine Massage School
Photo by Lanna Thai Massage School
Photo by Spa Thai Massage School
Photo by International Training Massage School Photo by Sunshine Massage School Photo by Spa Thai Massage School Photo by TTC Spa School
Bangkok Chiang Mai Pattaya, Chonburi
Choniwes Holistic Thai Massage Training Center Baan Hom Samunphrai Sunshine Massage School Thai Massage Development School Pattaya
www.thaimassagestudy.com/index.php www.homprang.com/ www.sunshine-massage-school.com/ www.tmdmassage.com/contact.
htm?page=homepage
Phenkhae Thai Massage School Bangkok International Training Massage School Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai
www.ttmsschool.com www.itmthaimassage.com www.tmcschool.com/map.asp
Phuket
Phussapa Thai Massage School Lanna Thai Massage School Thai Massage Training Center Shivagakomarpaj Traditional Thai Massage Training Center
www.thaimassage-bangkok.com http://lannathaimassageschool.com/ www.thaimassagetrainingcenter.com www.thaiwave.com/benjarong/phuket-massage/
phuket-thaimassage.htm
TTC Spa School Namo Chiang Mai TTC Spa School
www.ttcspaschool.com www.namochiangmai.com/index.php www.ttcspaschool.com/
Nakonpathom
WATPO Thai Traditional Medical School Ong’s Thai Massage School Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Wat Pho Thai Traditional Medical School
www.watpomassage.com/2009/index.php?page= www.ongthaimassageschool.com Samahita Retreat Wellness Thailand www.watpomassage.com/2009/index.php?page=
course&lang=en&title=Massage%20Course www.wellness-thailand.com/massage-training. course&lang=en&title=Massage%20Course
Shivagakomarpaj OMH Thai Massage School html
www.thaimassageschool.ac.th
Spa Thai Massage School
www.spathaimassageschool.com

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>> MUAY THAI
A
nother study Fast paced and exciting bouts are fought in
possibility is Muay stadiums throughout the country. Fighters
Thai, often called Thai strike their opponent with their hands, feet,
Boxing or Kick Boxing knees and elbows at lightening speed.
by foreigners. It is
Thailand’s national It’s a demanding sport that takes a lot of
sport and very training, both mental and physical, to reach
prestigious. Dating back centuries, fighting condition. But the benefits of that
today, an increasing number of training start right away and more and
people have learned to appreciate it more men and women, Thai and foreign
for staying in shape and building self- alike, are starting to study Muay Thai for
confidence. the conditioning.
Photo by Tiger Muay Thai
Photo by Sor Vorapin Gym
Photo by Chacrit Muay Thai School
Photo by Baan Chang Thai

8. Thai Boxing Pattaya
Directory of places offering Muay Thai training
Photo by Baan Chang Thai Photo by Thai Boxing Pattaya Photo by Tiger Muay Thai Photo by Chacrit Muay Thai School
Photo by Fairtex Bangplee
Photo by Fairtex Bangplee Photo by Fairtex Muay Thai Photo by Sor Vorapin Gym Photo by Tiger Muay Thai Photo by Baan Chang Thai
Bangkok Chiang Mai Koh Samui, and Phangan, Surat Thani Phuket
Baan Chang Thai Lanna Doi Modt Hill Camp Horizon Muay Thai Rawai Muay Thai Camp
www.samkhum.com www.muaythai-hillcamp.com/contact%20us.html www.horizonmuaythai.com www.rawaimuaythai.com
Chacrit Muay Thai School Muay Thai Sangha Lamai Muay Thai Camp Suwit Muay Thai Camp
www.chacritmuaythaischool.com www.muaysangha.com/index.htm www.lamaimuaythaicamp.com www.muaythai-thailand.com/index.html
Cielo Boxing Gym Santai Muay Thai Gym Thailand Muay Thai Martial Arts Academy Tiger Muay Thai & MMA Training Camp
www.cieloboxinggym.com www.muay-thai-santai.com www.muaythaitraining.com www.tigermuaythai.com
Jaroenthong Superpro Samui
www.jaroenthong.com Chonburi www.superprosamui.com Samutprakarn
Fairtex Muay Thai Fairtex
Kru Dam Gym www.fairtex-muaythai.com/web/home.html www.fairtexbangplee.com
www.krudamgym.com Nakhonratchasima
Thai Boxing Pattaya Muay Thai Doctor
Por Pra Muk Gym www.thaiboxingpattaya.com www.muaythaidoctor.com/?cid=491729 Samutsongkhram
www.muaythaicombat.com
J D Muay Thai
Tony Muay Thai Acade www.jd-muaythai.com
Sor Vorapin Gym www.tonydisco.com/muay%20thai%20final/ Pathumthani
www.thaiboxings.com welcome.html Muay Thai Instutute
www.muaythai-institute.net Ubon Ratchathani
Legacy Gym
Hua Hin, Prachuapkhirikhan
www.legacygym.com
Thai Boxing Garden
www.thaiboxing-garden.com

9. Story
>> RICE FARMING
T
hailand feeds the world first began planting rice more than
as the top rice exporting 5,500 years ago. Thai life revolves
country, and you can around the rice seasons. Planting
learn what it takes to in May through July when the rains
harvest the crop as start signaling the end of the dry
well as gain a deep season, the rice is ready for harvest
appreciation for tilling in October or November.
the soil and caring for the land that
sustains us. The Land of Smiles offers numerous
places to learn about rice farming
As the country’ staple food, rice is and even work with farmers. Such
at the heart of Thai culture. Farmers a learning experience can bring
have passed on their rice growing knowledge along with fun when you
skills for generations, since they are on holiday in Thailand.

10. Directory of places offering Rice Farming
Photo by Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai Photo by
Mandarin Oriental
Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai
Photo by Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai
Photo by
Buffalo Village
Photo by Tigerland Rice Farm
Chiang Mai Suphanburi
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai Buffalo Village
www.mandarinoriental.com/chiangmai www.thai-tour.com/eng/suphanburi/buffalo-village/
Chiang Rai Udon Thani
Tiger land Rice Farm Geckovilla
www.tigerlandricefarm.com www.geckovilla.com Photo by Tigerland Rice Farm
Nakorn Pathom
Rose Garden Riverside
www.rosegardenriverside.com
Photo by Rose Garden Riverside Photo by Geckovilla Photo by Tigerland Rice Farm

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