Northern Thailand Courses And Forums

Chiang Mai offers several popular courses to tourists, specifically Thai cooking, massage, meditation, and language. (See Beyond Tourism.)

• Cooking Classes

The most popular cooking courses last from one to five days and include six dishes, a trip to the market, materials, and a recipe book. Many guesthouses have their own courses and will let you store ...more

• Massage Classes

Massage classes are quite popular. Most also offer foot reflexology. A course cycle usually starts on Monday. Old Medicine Hospital, 238/8 Wuolai Rd. (☎ 053 201 663; www.thaimassageschool.ac.th) ...more

• Meditation Courses

Most meditation programs last at least 10 days. Some programs, especially those taught by monks, won’t require fees and will accept donations instead. Meditation Retreat Workshop (☎ 5380 8411 ...more

• Language Courses

A major step toward cultural immersion is taking a language course like the ones offered at the AUA or Payap University. Payap University (☎ 053 241 255; http://ic.payap.ac.th), offers 60hr. practical ...more

• Cultural Forums

Insights into Buddhism are available through informal discussions about the Buddhist faith held in the Chinese Pavilion at Wat U-Mong (Su 3pm), and Monk Chat at Wat Suan Dok and Wat Chedi Luang . The Northern ...more