Creative Tourism in Thailand
Creative Tourism Experience in Thailand
Creative Tourism Experience in Thailand There is a part of you that you have yet to discover
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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
settings, 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.
Make your vacation a life-enriching experience.
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>> Thai Cooking
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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
prepare 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
Photo by Wandee Culinary School
Photo by Thai Kitchen Cookery Centre
Photo by Amita Thai Cooking Class
Photo by Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy
Photo by A Lot of Thai Home Cooking Class
Photo by Silom Thai Cooking School
Photo by Somphong Thai Cooking School
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Photo by Baan Thai Cookery School
Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Chonburi
Krabi
Amita Thai Cooking Class www.amitathaicooking.com
Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School www.asiascenic.com
Happy Home Thai Cooking School www.happyhome-thaicookingschool.com
Krabi Cookery School www.krabicookeryschool.com
Bai Pai Thai Cooking School www.baipai.com
Baan Thai Cookery School www.cookinthai.com
Pattaya Cookery School www.pattayacookingschool.com/Contact%20Us.htm
Lanta Thai Cookery School www.lantathaicookeryschool.com
Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy bangkokthaicookingacademy.com
Chiang Mai Smart Cook www.chiangmaismartcook.com
Koh Chang, Trat
Phuket
Blue Elephant Cooking School www.blueelephant.com
Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School www.thaicookeryschool.com
Koh Chang Thai Cooking School www.kohchangthaicooking.com/
Blue Elephant Cooking School www.blueelephant.com
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok/
Thai Kitchen Cookery Centre www.thaikitchencentre.com
Silom Thai Cooking School www.bangkokthaicooking.com
The Chiang Mai Thai Farm Cooking School www.thaifarmcooking.net
Somphong Thai Cooking School www.originalthaicookingschool.com Wandee Culinary School www.wandeethaicooking.com/
Koh Samui, Surat Thani Samui Institue of Thai Culinary Arts (SITCA) www.sitca.net Sonja’s Thai Cooking Class in Mae Nam thaicookingclass-samui.com/map.php
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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
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.
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Photo by Sunshine Massage School
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Directory of places offering Thai Massage teaching Photo by Sunshine Massage School
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Photo by TTC Spa School
Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Choniwes Holistic Thai Massage Training Center www.thaimassagestudy.com/index.php
Baan Hom Samunphrai www.homprang.com/
Sunshine Massage School www.sunshine-massage-school.com/
Phenkhae Thai Massage School Bangkok www.ttmsschool.com
International Training Massage School www.itmthaimassage.com
Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai www.tmcschool.com/map.asp
Phussapa Thai Massage School www.thaimassage-bangkok.com
Lanna Thai Massage School http://lannathaimassageschool.com/
Thai Massage Training Center Shivagakomarpaj www.thaimassagetrainingcenter.com
TTC Spa School www.ttcspaschool.com
Namo Chiang Mai www.namochiangmai.com/index.php
TTC Spa School www.ttcspaschool.com/
WATPO Thai Traditional Medical School www.watpomassage.com/2009/index.php?page= course&lang=en&title=Massage%20Course
Ong’s Thai Massage School www.ongthaimassageschool.com
Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Shivagakomarpaj OMH Thai Massage School www.thaimassageschool.ac.th Spa Thai Massage School www.spathaimassageschool.com
Pattaya, Chonburi
Samahita Retreat Wellness Thailand www.wellness-thailand.com/massage-training. html
Thai Massage Development School Pattaya www.tmdmassage.com/contact. htm?page=homepage Phuket Traditional Thai Massage Training Center www.thaiwave.com/benjarong/phuket-massage/ phuket-thaimassage.htm Nakonpathom Wat Pho Thai Traditional Medical School www.watpomassage.com/2009/index.php?page= course&lang=en&title=Massage%20Course
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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 selfconfidence.
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 Tiger Muay Thai Photo by Sor Vorapin Gym
Photo by Chacrit Muay Thai School
Photo by Baan Chang Thai
Thai Boxing Pattaya
Directory of places offering Muay Thai training Photo by Baan Chang Thai
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Photo by Tiger Muay Thai
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Photo by Fairtex Bangplee
Photo by Fairtex Bangplee
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Photo by Baan Chang Thai
Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Koh Samui, and Phangan, Surat Thani
Phuket
Baan Chang Thai www.samkhum.com
Lanna Doi Modt Hill Camp www.muaythai-hillcamp.com/contact%20us.html
Horizon Muay Thai www.horizonmuaythai.com
Rawai Muay Thai Camp www.rawaimuaythai.com
Chacrit Muay Thai School www.chacritmuaythaischool.com
Muay Thai Sangha www.muaysangha.com/index.htm
Lamai Muay Thai Camp www.lamaimuaythaicamp.com
Suwit Muay Thai Camp www.muaythai-thailand.com/index.html
Cielo Boxing Gym www.cieloboxinggym.com
Santai Muay Thai Gym Thailand www.muay-thai-santai.com
Muay Thai Martial Arts Academy www.muaythaitraining.com
Tiger Muay Thai & MMA Training Camp www.tigermuaythai.com
Jaroenthong www.jaroenthong.com
Chonburi
Superpro Samui www.superprosamui.com
Samutprakarn
Kru Dam Gym www.krudamgym.com Por Pra Muk Gym www.muaythaicombat.com Sor Vorapin Gym www.thaiboxings.com
Fairtex Muay Thai www.fairtex-muaythai.com/web/home.html Thai Boxing Pattaya www.thaiboxingpattaya.com Tony Muay Thai Acade www.tonydisco.com/muay%20thai%20final/ welcome.html Hua Hin, Prachuapkhirikhan Thai Boxing Garden www.thaiboxing-garden.com
Nakhonratchasima Muay Thai Doctor www.muaythaidoctor.com/?cid=491729 Pathumthani Muay Thai Instutute www.muaythai-institute.net
Fairtex www.fairtexbangplee.com Samutsongkhram J D Muay Thai www.jd-muaythai.com Ubon Ratchathani Legacy Gym www.legacygym.com
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>> RICE FARMING
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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
first 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 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 Buffalo Village
Photo by Tigerland Rice Farm
Chiang Mai
Suphanburi
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai www.mandarinoriental.com/chiangmai
Buffalo Village www.thai-tour.com/eng/suphanburi/buffalo-village/
Chiang Rai
Udon Thani
Tiger land Rice Farm www.tigerlandricefarm.com
Geckovilla www.geckovilla.com
Photo by Tigerland Rice Farm
Nakorn Pathom Rose Garden Riverside www.rosegardenriverside.com
Photo by Rose Garden Riverside
Photo by Geckovilla
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