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5-Day Bangkok Cooking Class Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Visit Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace
    15 minutes (3.2 km) from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    Take in the marvelous beauty of the Grand Palace and learn about Thai culture at Wat Phra Kaew. Marvel at ornate decorations and the vast greenery of the temple. We will also visit the Royal Palace, an impressive complex with a long history.

  2. Day 2: Explore Chatuchak Weekend Market and take a cultural cooking class
    30 minutes (10.7 km) from the Grand Palace

    Start your morning by exploring the Chatuchak Weekend Market, a bustling flea market that offers a wide range of goods and food. In the afternoon, take a cultural cooking class and learn how to cook a Thai dish from a real local chef. In the evening, relax with a delicious dinner at a renowned Thai restaurant nearby.

  3. Day 3: Visit Jim Thompson's House and Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
    15 minutes (5.7 km) from Chatuchak Weekend Market

    Experience traditional Thai culture at the Jim Thompson House, a traditional Thai house that has been converted into a museum of Thai silk. In the afternoon, explore the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, a contemporary art museum located in the heart of the city.

  4. Day 4: Visit Yaowarat (Chinatown) and take a street food tour
    20 minutes (6.3 km) from the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

    Visit Yaowarat (Chinatown), Bangkok's largest Chinatown and explore the narrow streets, where there are numerous shops and Chinese temples. Join a local street food tour and savor traditional Chinese-Thai dishes such as Hainanese chicken rice, crispy pork belly, and fish maw soup.

  5. Day 5: Visit Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market and take a cooking class
    30 minutes (16.6 km) from Yaowarat (Chinatown)

    Visit Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, a less touristy floating market where you can find a variety of local food, fruits, and vegetables. Take a cooking class teaching you how to make traditional Thai dishes using ingredients purchased from the market. End your day with a relaxing traditional Thai massage.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, explore the Wat Arun Temple or take a day trip to Ayutthaya, a city with ancient ruins and temples. For a fun night out, visit one of Bangkok's rooftop bars such as Sky Bar or Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar. To maximize your fun, consider hiring a private guide to tailor a tour to your interests.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (3 hours, ฿500)
  • Chatuchak Weekend Market (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Cooking Class (4 hours, ฿2,000)
  • Jim Thompson's House (1-2 hours, ฿200)
  • Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (2 hours, free entry)
  • Street Food Tour (3 hours, ฿750)
  • Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Cooking Class (4 hours, ฿2,000)
  • Traditional Thai Massage (1 hour, ฿250-฿500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ฿6,200-฿7,450

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