Thai cuisine is world renowned for its tantalizing taste, spiciness, intoxicating aroma and light preparation. Restaurants around the world now boast menus offering authentic Thai food prepared by their specially trained chefs. Yet, what could be better than learning how to prepare Thai, in the country of origin, and be taught by Thailand’s resident chefs?

Thai cuisine is a mix of many different South Asian preferences and ingredients. Due to its location between other Asian countries such as China Vietnam and Cambodia, Thailand became a melting pot of various cultures and foodstuffs. Ingredients and spices that passed through its borders via Portuguese, Dutch and English traders gradually affected on the flavours that arose in different parts of Thailand. One particularly prominent Asian tradition is the light preparation of meals. That is; Thai cuisine demands fresh ingredients that undergo specific methods for cooking, but not extensive amounts in order to preserve the original flavour and quality of the food. What results is natural and flavourful food that imbues ones taste buds, stomach and heart with bliss. The spiciness of course would serve to achieve a little bit more than contentment for the heat of Thai meals is well known internationally.

As with any country, Thailand’s food differs from region to region in terms of either availability or taste. A typical North-eastern dishes would be Khanom chin nam ngiao, which is rice noodles along with pork broth, powdered fried chilli and other Thai ingredients. Meanwhile, central Thailand entertains dishes such as Pla sam rot; a sweet, tangy, and spicy flavoured fish in a tamarind sauce and Miang kham; a snack consisting of dried shrimp wrapped in cha plu leaves. This goes to show that every region prefers different dishes which suit their lifestyle and availability of ingredients. The island of Krabi is no different as the island possesses specialities such as roast pork and Trang cake which still keep to Thai traditions but push the boundaries just a little so that visitors may experience something different. Yet, true appreciation for Thai cuisine cannot be achieved only by the eating of it, but also through the making as well.

This island paradise offers many opportunities to become adept in the art of such fine food, and many programs are conducted by renowned chefs with years of experience under their belt. Various levels of proficiency are catered to from novices to experts and these fantastic culinary guides will guide any enthusiast to the peak of their ability in a series of succinct and enjoyable cookery classes. Accommodation would be available at many fine Krabi resorts, though a Krabi resort hotel with a view of the magnificent Pak Meng beach would be highly recommended. The best residence with fantastic ambiance, beautiful beach access, and Thai cookery classes conducted by spectacular chefs would undoubtedly be the Anantara Si Kao Thailand. This elegant resort and spa when coupled with the wonderful culinary experience would leave any visitor in unending bliss.