Shop, cook, and eat like a local — next to Wat Arun
Arun Thai Cooking School is the place to experience Thailand's culture firsthand. Learn traditional Thai grocery shopping and cooking techniques, then prepare authentic Thai dishes at your own dedicated kitchen station in a bright and spacious kitchen.
The school sits on Soi 30, Itsaraphap Road, just 150 m from Itsaraphap MRT Station and close to the iconic Wat Arun — with classes taught in both English and Chinese.
Why Choose This Cooking School
Tuk-tuk to a 60-year-old market
Morning guests ride a tuk-tuk through Bangkok's backstreets to Prannok Market — over 60 years of neighbourhood history.
Taste, don't just shop
Sample famous Thai desserts, watch fresh coconut cream being made, and discover rare herbs and curry pastes with your guide.
Choose your own flavors
Every class, pick your soup (Tom Yum or Tom Kha) and your stir-fry (Pad Thai or Pad Kaprao).
Your own kitchen station
Cook hands-on at a spacious, dedicated station — adjustable for kids aged 7 and above.
English & Chinese classes
Choose the language that suits you — every session is taught in either English or Chinese.
A monthly evening special
A unique evening class with a fresh theme runs on the last Sunday of every month.
Everything is covered
Dishes you'll cook
Every class, you'll choose your own soup and stir-fry — here's what each session cooks.
Special dietary needs are welcome
Choose a class time that suits you
No classes on Mondays. A special evening class with a fresh monthly theme also runs on the last Sunday of each month.
Easy to find, easy to reach
Photos of Cooking School
Good to know before you book
The Morning Class includes a tuk-tuk ride and guided tour of Prannok Market, plus 3 dishes to cook. The Afternoon Class skips the market and heads straight to the kitchen for a more compact, 2-dish session.
A hands-on cooking experience in a spacious, light-filled kitchen; a market tour and tuk-tuk ride included in the morning and afternoon sessions; a unique evening class with a fresh monthly theme on the last Sunday of each month; and classes available in both English and Chinese.
Not at all — classes welcome everyone, from absolute beginners to seasoned home cooks.
Yes — the cooking stations are adjustable and suitable for kids aged 7 and above.
The Morning Class cooks a soup (Tom Yum or Tom Kha), a stir-fry (Pad Thai or Pad Kaprao), and Mango Sticky Rice — 3 dishes in total. The Afternoon Class cooks the same soup and stir-fry choices without the market tour — 2 dishes. Your instructor will let you choose between the options on the day.
On Soi 30, Itsaraphap Road, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai — about 150 m from Itsaraphap MRT Station and close to the iconic Wat Arun.