Koh Phangan Authentic Thai Cooking Experience

What to Expect

Experience the flavors of Thailand on the tranquil island of Koh Phangan with a hands-on Thai cooking class designed especially for Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) travelers. Set in a warm and welcoming home-style environment, this intimate culinary experience invites you to discover traditional Thai cooking using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Learn how to prepare classic Thai dishes with guidance from a local instructor while gaining insight into Thailand’s food culture and everyday culinary traditions. With flexible scheduling and the option to join a small group or enjoy private instruction, the class can be tailored to suit your travel plans.

As part of the experience, you will also receive official course documentation to support your DTV long-stay visa requirements. Combining authentic Thai cuisine, cultural immersion, and practical visa-related documentation, this cooking experience offers a unique way to make your extended stay in Thailand even more meaningful.

Menu

Salads & Starters

• Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)
• Laab – Spicy Thai Minced Meat Salad
• Glass Noodle Salad (Yum Woon Sen)
• Green Mango Salad
• Thai Pomelo Salad
• Herb Salad with Deep-Fried Dish
• Thai Shrimp Cakes
• Thai Spring Rolls

Stir-Fried & Noodle Dishes

• Pad Thai
• Pad See Ew – Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Soy Sauce
• Sweet and Sour Stir-Fry
• Stir-Fried Cashew Nuts with Chicken
• Pad Krapow – Thai Holy Basil Stir-Fry

Fried Rice

• Thai Fried Rice
• Pineapple Fried Rice
• Tom Yum Fried Rice

Soups

• Tom Yum – Spicy and Sour Thai Soup
• Tom Kha – Thai Coconut Soup

Curries

• Khao Soi – Northern Thai Curry Noodles
• Thai Red Curry
• Thai Green Curry
• Massaman Curry
• Panang Curry

Dessert

• Mango Sticky Rice

Schedule

Welcome & Introduction
Arrive at the welcoming home and meet your local host. Get introduced to the experience and learn what you can expect from your Thai cooking adventure.

Optional Local Market Tour
Join an optional visit to a nearby local market to discover fresh Thai ingredients, herbs, spices, and seasonal produce. Learn how these ingredients are commonly used in Thai cuisine.

Discover Thai Ingredients
Back at the cooking space, learn about essential Thai ingredients and their unique flavors, aromas, and roles in traditional dishes.

Hands-On Thai Cooking Session
Roll up your sleeves and prepare selected Thai dishes step by step with guidance from your instructor. Learn traditional preparation methods and practical cooking techniques that you can recreate at home.

Make Fresh Coconut Milk
Discover how fresh coconut milk is traditionally prepared. Learn the process from coconut to creamy milk and how it adds richness and flavor to Thai dishes.

Traditional Curry Paste Making
Learn how to make authentic Thai curry paste using aromatic herbs, spices, and fresh ingredients. Experience the traditional process of grinding and combining the ingredients to create a flavorful curry base.

Q&A & Farewell
Enjoy time for questions, share your cooking experience, and learn additional tips about Thai cuisine before saying goodbye to your host.