One of the best Thai cooking classes in Thailand
Tingly Thai Cooking School shares the joy of Thai cooking and helps people from every corner of the world learn how to recreate authentic Thai flavors at home. At this Bangkok cooking school, you can learn the secrets and techniques of authentic Thai cooking.
The school offers hands-on Thai cooking experiences featuring fresh ingredients, local market tours, traditional Thai recipes, and expert cooking techniques in a fun and friendly atmosphere — with affordable group classes and private sessions available.
Why Choose This Cooking School
Convenient Silom location
Opposite the Marriott Hotel Surawong, about 1 km from BTS Saint Louis station.
Morning market tour
Visit Wat Kheak Fresh Market to discover traditional Thai fruits, herbs, vegetables, and spices.
Three sessions daily
Morning, afternoon, or evening classes to fit any travel schedule.
Hand-pounded curry paste
Learn traditional techniques for pounding rich, fragrant Thai curry paste by hand.
MSG-free
Every recipe is cooked without MSG, with vegetarian, vegan, Halal, and allergy-friendly options on request.
Famous Thai favorites
Cook Pad Thai, Tom Yum Goong, Thai curry, and Mango Sticky Rice just like a local chef.
Everything is covered
Dishes you'll cook
You'll cook 4 dishes each class. Tom Yum Goong, Pad Thai Goong, and Khao Niao Mamuang are cooked every day, while the curry changes daily.
Monday
- Tom Yum Goong — Hot and sour prawn soup with Thai herbs and spices
- Pad Thai Goong — Stir-fried Thai-style noodles with prawns, tamarind sauce, and crushed peanuts
- Nam Prik Gaeng Kiew Wan & Gaeng Kiew Wan Gai — Traditional green curry paste, made into a green chicken curry cooked in coconut milk
- Khao Niew Mamuang — Thai-style mango sticky rice served with sweet coconut cream
Tuesday
- Tom Yum Goong — Hot and sour prawn soup with Thai herbs and spices
- Pad Thai Goong — Stir-fried Thai-style noodles with prawns, tamarind sauce, and crushed peanuts
- Nam Prik Gaeng Phed & Gaeng Phed Gai — Traditional red curry paste, made into a red chicken curry cooked in coconut milk
- Khao Niew Mamuang — Sweet sticky rice served with ripe mango and rich coconut cream
Wednesday
- Tom Yum Goong — Hot and sour prawn soup with Thai herbs and spices
- Pad Thai Goong — Stir-fried Thai-style noodles with prawns, tamarind sauce, and crushed peanuts
- Nam Prik Gaeng Panang & Panang Gai — Traditional Panang curry paste, made into a creamy Panang chicken curry
- Khao Niew Mamuang — Mango with sweet sticky rice, topped with rich coconut cream
Thursday
- Tom Yum Goong — Hot and sour prawn soup with Thai herbs and spices
- Pad Thai Goong — Stir-fried Thai-style noodles with prawns, tamarind sauce, and crushed peanuts
- Nam Prik Gaeng Massaman & Gaeng Massaman Gai — Traditional Massaman curry paste, made into a rich Massaman chicken curry with potatoes and peanuts
- Khao Niew Mamuang — Sweet sticky rice with ripe mango, served with creamy coconut sauce
Friday
- Tom Yum Goong — Hot and sour prawn soup with Thai herbs and spices
- Pad Thai Goong — Stir-fried Thai-style noodles with prawns, tamarind sauce, and crushed peanuts
- Nam Prik Gaeng Kiew Wan & Gaeng Kiew Wan Gai — Green curry paste simmered with chicken, eggplants, and sweet basil in coconut milk
- Khao Niew Mamuang — Sweet sticky rice with fresh mango, topped with rich coconut cream
Saturday
- Tom Yum Goong — Hot and sour prawn soup with Thai herbs and spices
- Pad Thai Goong — Stir-fried Thai-style noodles with prawns, tamarind sauce, and crushed peanuts
- Nam Prik Gaeng Phed & Gaeng Phed Gai — Fragrant red curry paste, made into a red chicken curry with bamboo shoots and Thai basil
- Khao Niew Mamuang — Sweet sticky rice with fresh mango, served with rich and creamy coconut sauce
Sunday
- Tom Yum Goong — Hot and sour prawn soup with Thai herbs and spices
- Pad Thai Goong — Stir-fried Thai-style noodles with prawns, tamarind sauce, and crushed peanuts
- Nam Prik Gaeng Panang & Panang Gai — Traditional Panang curry paste, made into a creamy Panang chicken curry
- Khao Niew Mamuang — Mango with sweet sticky rice, topped with rich coconut cream
Special dietary needs are welcome
MSG is not added to any dishes. Seafood, gluten, nut, dairy, and other allergies or dietary requirements can be specified in advance.
Choose a class time that suits you
Morning session
Includes a local market tour at Wat Kheak Fresh Market to buy fresh ingredients and learn about traditional Thai fruits, herbs, vegetables, and spices before you cook 4 dishes.
Afternoon session
No market tour (due to market operating hours) — you'll jump straight into the cooking action at the school with pre-selected fresh ingredients.
Evening session
No market tour (due to market operating hours) — you'll jump straight into the cooking action at the school with pre-selected fresh ingredients.
Easy to find, easy to reach
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Good to know before you book
Yes — this class is perfect for beginners, food lovers, and anyone passionate about authentic Thai food.
Yes — vegetarian and vegan options, and Halal chicken are available. We do not add MSG, and seafood, gluten, nut, dairy, and other allergies or dietary requirements can be specified in advance.
No — there is no hotel pick-up or drop-off.
Children aged 3–4 years can join free of charge, while children aged 12 and above are charged the adult rate. The class is not suitable for children under 3 years old or babies under 1 year old.
No — only the morning session includes the market tour at Wat Kheak Fresh Market. Afternoon and evening sessions jump straight into cooking with pre-selected fresh ingredients, due to market operating hours.