Cooking Schools: Chiangmai

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BAAN THAI COOKERY SCHOOL, 11 Ratchadamnoen Rd., Soi 5, near Thapae Gate, Tel. 66 53 357339, 081-6714120. Market tour, code book.

CHIANG MAI KITCHEN COOKING SCHOOL, JUST 20 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN CHIANG MAI, this school offers a fresh approach to Thai cooking instruction. The organic herb and vegetable garden supplements ingredients purchased at the morning market. Before and/or after your day in the kitchen, stay overnight in their charming, traditional Thai bamboo house. 2-6 Rajdamnern Rd. Daytime Tel. 66 53 215825 or Mobile: 089 755 3141. Web site: http://chiang-mai-kitchen-cooking-school.infothai.com, e-mail: mrthaifood2002@yahoo.com.

CHIANG MAI THAI COOKERY SCHOOL, 1-3 Moon Muang Road, Tel: 206388, Fax: 206387. 1,2,3 day courses. Recommended by Lonely Planet, Let's Go, Rough Guide, Frommer's and Stefan Loose guide books

CHIANG MAI THAI COOKERY SCHOOL1-3 MOON MUANG ROAD, Tel: 206388, Fax: 206387. 1,2,3 day courses. Recommended by Lonely Planet, Let's Go, Rough Guide, Frommer's and Stefan Loose guide books

GAP'S SCHOOL OF THAI CULINARY ART, Office at Gap's House, 3 Rajadamnern Soi 4, Tel: (66-53) 270-143. High standards, proper organization, your own stove, 1 teacher per 5 students. Learn from professionals.

KAO HOM CULINARY TREASURE, Mae Rim Rd., Don Kaew

KAO HOM THAI CULINARY TREASURE, For transport Tel. 862967.

MAE SA VALLEY CRAFT VILLAGE, For pick up Tel. 290052.

SOMPET COOKERY SCHOOL, Chiang Inn Plaza, Changklan Rd., Tel. 280901.

THAI COOKING SCHOOL, Montri Hotel, Thapae Gate, Tel. 357456