12-Month Thai Cooking Course on Koh Samui -
Complete Culinary Training
A 12-month Thai culinary immersion in Koh Samui, ideal for long-term cultural experiences in Thailand.
🍲 Learn Thai cuisine at your own pace... over twelve months!
This unique culinary programme in Koh Samui, Thailand offers a complete immersion into Thai cooking, with 12 monthly modules spread across one year. It is designed for those looking for a long-term cultural and culinary experience, combining hands-on training with authentic insights into Thai food and lifestyle.
✅ A structured and immersive programme
Each month focuses on a new culinary theme (starters, salads, curries, desserts, regional cuisine, etc.), with 4 integrated learning activities:
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Field experience (1st Sunday of the month)
Market visits, coconut farm tours, encounters with local fishing villages… Each theme includes an on-site discovery experience led by our Thai chefs, native to Koh Samui. Their insights and cultural knowledge bring an authentic and engaging perspective to every outing. -
Private cooking class (Week 2)
In a one-on-one or duo format, you will cook 4 recipes of your choice from the module, guided by our instructors in a beautiful seaview kitchen. These tailored lessons are both technical and relaxed. -
Independent practice (Week 3)
You’ll prepare one recipe on your own.
Our culinary teaching team will assess your technique, plating, and how well the final result aligns with Thai presentation standards. You’ll receive individual feedback to help you grow each month. -
Module wrap-up session (Last Sunday of the month)
This final group session includes a collaborative interactive quiz to review what you've learned, along with time to share stories, insights and personal reflections with other participants.
👉 All group activities take place on Sundays. Private classes are scheduled individually during the week or on weekends.
📚 Rich and exclusive learning materials
Every month, you’ll receive two complementary resources, carefully crafted to guide your learning journey:
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A themed recipe book, part of our exclusive collection (12 books total, with over 500 Thai recipes)
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A complete training guide, one per module (12 in total) including:
– in-depth explanations on ingredients and techniques
– detailed recipe spotlights with professional tips
– high-quality instructional videos to support practical skills
📘 These are not simple handouts, they are comprehensive training tools designed to help you understand Thai culinary culture, vocabulary, and execution.
👨🍳 Master over 60 Thai dishes
By the end of the year, you will have cooked 60 Thai recipes:
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48 recipes in guided private classes (4 per month)
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12 recipes independently, with expert feedback
After each module, you’ll receive a certificate of completion, recognising your progress and monthly engagement.
💰 Course fee
The full 12-month programme is available for 49,000 THB
Included in this fee:
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12 months of culinary training
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12 private cooking classes (1 per month)
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60 recipes
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12 recipe books (over 500 Thai dishes)
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12 complete training modules (text, videos, cultural insights)
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Sunday group sessions
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12 module completion certificates
📩 Ready to enrol?
Please send us:
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✅ A copy of your passport
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✅ Your payment (49,000 THB)
📬 Once we receive these, we’ll send your official school documents within 24 hours.
✨ Questions? Want to sign up?
We’re here to help!
You can book now or get in touch, our team will be happy to answer your questions and help you start your culinary journey in Thailand.
❓ FAQ
1. How many recipes will I learn during the 12-month programme?
👉 The one-year training includes 60 authentic Thai recipes: 48 prepared in private cooking sessions (4 each month) and 12 created independently, reviewed by our teaching team.
2. Is the programme suitable for beginners and professionals?
👉 Yes. Because all of our courses are private classes, every session is fully customised. Our instructors adapt the training to both complete beginners and hospitality professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of Thai cuisine.
3. What learning materials are included?
👉 Every month you receive two exclusive resources:
A thematic recipe book (12 books in total, more than 500 recipes)
A detailed training module (written explanations, step-by-step recipes, instructional videos)
These resources allow you to strengthen your skills and progress at your own pace.
4. Can this programme support a DTV Soft Power Visa application in Thailand?
👉 Yes. This 12-month culinary programme, based in Koh Samui, Thailand, has been used by many participants as part of their DTV Soft Power Visa application. We provide a comprehensive training dossier that includes detailed information about the course (syllabus, calendar) and the official details of our school. Please note that the submission and follow-up of the visa application remain entirely your responsibility, as we are not a visa agency.
