Creative TourismC r e a t i v e t o u r i s m i n t h a i l a n d

Experience in Thailand

Make your vacation a life-enriching experience.

There is a part of you that you have yet to discover

ost of the time, you travel to discover new places. What if you could discover another side of you during your journey? Through

creative tourism experiences, visitors to Thailand can expect life-enriching lessons that reveal undiscovered parts of themselves. From craft making to Thai boxing; agriculture, like rice farming, to traditional massage and preparing our renowned cuisine, local experts are eager to share their knowledge.Learning opportunities in Thailand abound, in a wide range of school

Msettings, be that a kitchen, boxing ring or mat on a floor.Learning opportunities with experienced instructors abound, in a wide range of school settings, be that a kitchen, boxing ring or mat on a floor.

Thai cuisine is world renowned. Thai massage is appreciated around the globe, and Thailand’s national sport, Muay Thai, leaves spectators in awe and practitioners more confident. All are available for study, and you can increase your immersion in Thailand through a homestay that lets you gain a new appreciation for Thai culture.

Creative TourismExperience in Thailand

hai cooking is within the grasp of anyone with chefs welcoming visitors into their kitchens to learn the secrets that make Thai cuisine so delicious

and healthy. As you well know, it tops the lists of the world’s favorite foods, and visitors can learn how to

T

Story

>> Thai Cookingprepare an array of dishes and take this skill home.

There are courses for all tastes, from one-day classes to weeklong courses. Most have only a handful of students, and with each receiving personal instruction from the chefs, you’ll appreciate you’re new and practical skills as will your family and friends.

Directory of places offering Thai Cooking Classes

Bangkokamita Thai Cooking Classwww.amitathaicooking.com

Bai Pai Thai Cooking School www.baipai.com

Bangkok Thai Cooking academybangkokthaicookingacademy.com

Blue Elephant Cooking School www.blueelephant.com

Mandarin oriental Bangkok www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok/

Silom Thai Cooking School www.bangkokthaicooking.com

Somphong Thai Cooking Schoolwww.originalthaicookingschool.com

Wandee Culinary Schoolwww.wandeethaicooking.com/

ChonBurihappy home Thai Cooking School www.happyhome-thaicookingschool.com

Pattaya Cookery School www.pattayacookingschool.com/Contact%20Us.htm

koh Chang, TraTkoh Chang Thai Cooking Schoolwww.kohchangthaicooking.com/

koh SaMui, SuraT ThaniSamui institue of Thai Culinary arts (SiTCa)www.sitca.net

Sonja’s Thai Cooking Class in Mae namthaicookingclass-samui.com/map.php

Chiang Maiasia Scenic Thai Cooking Schoolwww.asiascenic.com

Baan Thai Cookery School www.cookinthai.com

Chiang Mai Smart Cook www.chiangmaismartcook.com

Chiang Mai Thai Cookery Schoolwww.thaicookeryschool.com

Thai kitchen Cookery Centre www.thaikitchencentre.com

The Chiang Mai Thai Farm Cooking Schoolwww.thaifarmcooking.net

kraBikrabi Cookery School www.krabicookeryschool.com

Lanta Thai Cookery Schoolwww.lantathaicookeryschool.com

PhukETBlue Elephant Cooking Schoolwww.blueelephant.com

Photo by A Lot of Thai Home Cooking Class Photo by Silom Thai Cooking School

Photo by Thai Kitchen Cookery Centre

Photo by Somphong Thai Cooking School

Photo by Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy

Photo by Wandee Culinary School

Photo by Baan Thai Cookery SchoolPhoto by Somphong Thai Cooking School

Photo by Amita Thai Cooking Class

hai massage is another valued skill family and friends will appreciate. Learn about energy meridians and techniques to open up sen lines, the

invisible energy channels that flow through the body. Studying Thai massage is a holistic journey that

TStory>> Thai MaSSagE

undeniably leads to greater wellness and longevity. After receiving a Thai massage, people have increased energy as well as decreased stress and muscle tension. And the person giving the massage also gains from the experience, including the pride that can only be felt by a healer. Those feelings of compassion and giving kindness are invaluable.

Photo by International Training Massage School

Photo by Spa Thai Massage School Photo by Sunshine Massage School

Directory of places offering Thai Massage teaching

BangkokChoniwes holistic Thai Massage Training Centerwww.thaimassagestudy.com/index.php

Phenkhae Thai Massage School Bangkok www.ttmsschool.com

Phussapa Thai Massage School www.thaimassage-bangkok.com

TTC Spa School www.ttcspaschool.com

WaTPo Thai Traditional Medical School www.watpomassage.com/2009/index.php?page=course&lang=en&title=Massage%20Course

Sunshine Massage School www.sunshine-massage-school.com/

Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai www.tmcschool.com/map.asp

Thai Massage Training Center Shivagakomarpaj www.thaimassagetrainingcenter.com

TTC Spa School www.ttcspaschool.com/ koh SaMui, SuraT ThaniSamahita retreat Wellness Thailandwww.wellness-thailand.com/massage-training.html

Chiang MaiBaan hom Samunphrai www.homprang.com/

international Training Massage School www.itmthaimassage.com

Lanna Thai Massage School http://lannathaimassageschool.com/

namo Chiang Mai www.namochiangmai.com/index.php

ong’s Thai Massage School www.ongthaimassageschool.com

Shivagakomarpaj oMh Thai Massage School www.thaimassageschool.ac.th

Spa Thai Massage School www.spathaimassageschool.com

PaTTaya, ChonBuriThai Massage Development School Pattayawww.tmdmassage.com/contact.htm?page=homepage

PhukETTraditional Thai Massage Training Centerwww.thaiwave.com/benjarong/phuket-massage/phuket-thaimassage.htm

nakonPaThoMWat Pho Thai Traditional Medical School www.watpomassage.com/2009/index.php?page=course&lang=en&title=Massage%20Course

Photo by International Training Massage School

Photo by Lanna Thai Massage School

Photo by Sunshine Massage School

Photo by Sunshine Massage School

Photo by TTC Spa SchoolPhoto by Spa Thai Massage School

Photo by Spa Thai Massage School

nother study possibility is Muay Thai, often called Thai Boxing or Kick Boxing by foreigners. It is Thailand’s national sport and very

prestigious. Dating back centuries, today, an increasing number of people have learned to appreciate it for staying in shape and building self-confidence.

AStory>> MUaY Thai

Fast paced and exciting bouts are fought in stadiums throughout the country. Fighters strike their opponent with their hands, feet, knees and elbows at lightening speed.

It’s a demanding sport that takes a lot of training, both mental and physical, to reach fighting condition. But the benefits of that training start right away and more and more men and women, Thai and foreign alike, are starting to study Muay Thai for the conditioning.

Photo by Chacrit Muay Thai School

Photo by Sor Vorapin Gym

Photo by Baan Chang Thai

Photo by Tiger Muay Thai

Directory of places offering Muay Thai training

BangkokBaan Chang Thaiwww.samkhum.com

Chacrit Muay Thai Schoolwww.chacritmuaythaischool.com

Cielo Boxing gymwww.cieloboxinggym.com

Jaroenthongwww.jaroenthong.com

kru Dam gymwww.krudamgym.com

Por Pra Muk gymwww.muaythaicombat.com

Sor Vorapin gymwww.thaiboxings.com

Chiang MaiLanna Doi Modt hill Campwww.muaythai-hillcamp.com/contact%20us.html

Muay Thai Sanghawww.muaysangha.com/index.htm

Santai Muay Thai gym Thailandwww.muay-thai-santai.com

ChonBuriFairtex Muay Thaiwww.fairtex-muaythai.com/web/home.html

Thai Boxing Pattaya www.thaiboxingpattaya.com

Tony Muay Thai acadewww.tonydisco.com/muay%20thai%20final/welcome.html

hua hin, PraChuaPkhirikhanThai Boxing gardenwww.thaiboxing-garden.com

koh SaMui, anD Phangan, SuraT Thanihorizon Muay Thaiwww.horizonmuaythai.com

Lamai Muay Thai Campwww.lamaimuaythaicamp.com

Muay Thai Martial arts academywww.muaythaitraining.com

Superpro Samuiwww.superprosamui.com

nakhonraTChaSiMaMuay Thai Doctorwww.muaythaidoctor.com/?cid=491729

PaThuMThaniMuay Thai instutute www.muaythai-institute.net

PhukETrawai Muay Thai Campwww.rawaimuaythai.com

Suwit Muay Thai Campwww.muaythai-thailand.com/index.html

Tiger Muay Thai & MMa Training Campwww.tigermuaythai.com

SaMuTPrakarnFairtex www.fairtexbangplee.com

SaMuTSongkhraMJ D Muay Thaiwww.jd-muaythai.com

uBon raTChaThaniLegacy gymwww.legacygym.com

Photo by Fairtex Bangplee

Photo by Thai Boxing Pattaya

Photo by Fairtex Bangplee

Photo by Chacrit Muay Thai School

Photo by Sor Vorapin Gym

Photo by Baan Chang Thai

Photo by Baan Chang ThaiPhoto by Fairtex Muay Thai

Photo by Tiger Muay Thai

Photo by Tiger Muay Thai

Thai Boxing Pattaya

hailand feeds the world as the top rice exporting country, and you can learn what it takes to harvest the crop as well as gain a deep appreciation for tilling

the soil and caring for the land that sustains us. As the country’ staple food, rice is at the heart of Thai culture. Farmers have passed on their rice growing skills for generations, since they

T

Story

>> RiCE FaRMingfirst began planting rice more than 5,500 years ago. Thai life revolves around the rice seasons. Planting in May through July when the rains start signaling the end of the dry season, the rice is ready for harvest in October or November.

The Land of Smiles offers numerous places to learn about rice farming and even work with farmers. Such a learning experience can bring knowledge along with fun when you are on holiday in Thailand.

Directory of places offering rice Farming

Chiang MaiMandarin oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Maiwww.mandarinoriental.com/chiangmai

nakorn PaThoMrose garden riversidewww.rosegardenriverside.com

SuPhanBuri Buffalo Villagewww.thai-tour.com/eng/suphanburi/buffalo-village/

uDon Thanigeckovilla www.geckovilla.com

Chiang rai Tiger land rice Farmwww.tigerlandricefarm.com

Photo by Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

Photo by Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

Photo by Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

Photo by Tigerland Rice Farm

Photo by Tigerland Rice Farm

Photo by GeckovillaPhoto by Rose Garden Riverside Photo by Tigerland Rice Farm

Photo by Buffalo Village

Brought to you by

Disclaimer:The information on this digital brochure, including products

and services, has been collected from travel suppliers’own websites. Workshops, activities are the sole

responsibility of the suppliers. Therefore, we cannot verifythe accuracy of all content nor can we guarantee thatinformation will not be changed without prior notice.

Please check the accuracy of the information with the relevant supplier before making use of it.