Phuket Thai Cooking Academy offers intensive hands-on Thai culinary training for chefs, restaurant owners, and serious students. Learn authentic Thai techniques from professional chefs in small classes.

Why Students Choose Our Training

• Small classes — maximum 8 students
• 20+ years of Thai culinary experience
• Hands-on training every day
• Authentic Thai cooking techniques

OUR CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAMS

40 HOUR THAI COOKING COURSE —5 intensive days of class training, teaching the basics of Thai cooking
80 HOUR THAI COOKING COURSE—10 intensive days of training, teaching the basics of Thai cooking
120 HOUR THAI COOKING COURSE—15 intensive days of advanced training teaching professional dishes (first 2 weeks in Phuket and last week in Bangkok)
160 HOUR THAI COOKING COURSE—20 intensive days of advanced training teaching professional dishes (first 2 weeks in Phuket and next 2 weeks in Bangkok)

Authentic Thai Culinary Training

Our courses focus on traditional Thai cooking methods used in professional kitchens across Thailand.

Students learn:

• Traditional curry paste preparation using mortar and pestle
• Proper wok cooking techniques
• Thai soup and curry fundamentals
• Balancing Thai flavors (sweet, sour, salty, spicy)
• Professional kitchen workflow

Course Details

Course Start Day
Every Monday

Schedule
Monday – Friday
9:30 AM until all assigned dishes are completed

Dishes Prepared
Students prepare 5–6 Thai dishes daily

Instruction
Classes are taught in English

Class Size
Maximum 8 students

Recipes
Recipes access is provided for all dishes, sauces, and curry pastes.

Tuition

Course	Duration	Tuition
1 Week	40 hours	25,000 THB
2 Weeks	80 hours	50,000 THB
3 Weeks	120 hours	70,000 THB
4 Weeks	160 hours	90,000 THB

Thai Culinary Diplomas

Students receive a diploma upon completion of their training.

Diplomas awarded:

• Basic Thai Culinary Diploma – 1 week
• Advanced Thai Culinary Diploma – 2 weeks
• Professional Thai Chef Diploma – 3 weeks
• Master Thai Chef Diploma – 4 weeks

Ideals for Yacht Chefs, Restaurant Owners adding Thai Cuisine, Professional Chefs wanting to expand their skills, and serious home cooks seeking authentic training.

VEGETARIAN & VEGAN OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE. ASK US FOR SPECIFICS.

What Is Included

All professional courses include:

✔ All ingredients and cooking equipment
✔ Written recipes for every dish
✔ Chef uniform (academy T-shirt, apron, chef hat)
✔ Tea, coffee, and drinking water
✔ All meals prepared during class
✔ Thai Culinary Diploma

Bonus:

✔ Free hotel pickup on the first day
✔ Market tour introduction

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Covered in all courses is training in the following basic Thai culinary skills:

Food Preparation

Students learn how to:

• Select fresh Thai ingredients
• Prepare Thai herbs and spices
• Make traditional curry pastes
• Prepare coconut milk and coconut cream
• Cook different varieties of Thai rice
• Prepare Thai sauces and dipping sauces

Thai Cooking Techniques

Students gain hands-on experience with:

• Wok cooking
• Stir-frying techniques
• Curry preparation
• Thai soups and salads
• Noodle dishes
• Thai desserts

Food Presentation

Training includes:

• Fruit and vegetable carving
• Professional plate presentation
• Consistent taste and appearance
• Traditional Thai serving techniques

Why Train With Phuket Thai Cooking Academy

Our professional Thai chef courses are designed to help students quickly develop real culinary skills through hands-on training.

Students work directly with experienced Thai chefs who demonstrate proper preparation techniques and provide feedback throughout the course.

The program focuses on authentic Thai cooking methods used in professional kitchens across Thailand.

Whether you plan to open a restaurant, work as a yacht chef, or simply deepen your culinary knowledge, our courses provide practical training in a focused learning environment.

Reserve Your Seat

Professional courses start every Monday and class size is limited to 5 students.

Early booking recommended.

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