Bread and Western: Tinee Eatery

The course: After many years spent running a café in Melbourne, Chef Sutinee Suntivatana has returned home to open the Aussie-inspired venue Tinee Eatery. Bare brick walls and some chalk drawings lend the place a loft-like vibe, while upstairs there’s space for cooking workshops. The courses cover basic tips and techniques Chef Tinee has learnt from her time at various hotels. What we’re really looking forward to are the bread-making courses coming up soon. Lessons are taught in Thai and English.
The price: B5,900 for 3-course menu lesson featuring dishes like Moroccan shrimp skewers and pork tornado with potato wedges and red wine glaze.
1213/45 Town in Town, Sriwara Rd., Ladprao Soi 94, 083-015-4555

Italian: Dusit Thani College

The course: The school was originally reserved for professional courses, but lately they’ve staged many interesting short programs in collaboration with international institutions. Currently they’re running seven courses with Italian Publishing Company Gambero Rosso specializing in Italian cuisine. Taught by an Italian chef in English with Thai translation.
The price: B18,000 for two days. For example, Jul 20-21 is all about pasta while Aug 17-18 is Roman cuisine.
1 Soi Kaengthong (next to Seacon Square), 02-361-7811. www.dtc.ac.th

Chinese: Je Ngor

The course: Thai-Chinese food ain’t the cheapest, so to save some of your dining-out budget, head to this well-regarded seafood establishment to try their short courses that allow you to pick any dish from its menu. Taught in Thai.
The price: Depends on your selection and the ingredients used, but anywhere from B3,000-B12,000.
527 Mahaset Rd., 02-268-0801-2, 02-234-8275. jengor-culinary.com

Asian: V School

The course: A bit far out of town but this school is a fun spot for those of you who want to roll some fusion sushi or make some of the dishes you’ve seen in your fave Korean TV series. The Peranakan owner, Walter Lee, has been operating the place for more than 20 years and there are courses for kids, too. Taught in Thai (English translator is available upon request).
The price: Japanese desserts course is B4,500, ramen is B16,000 and Korean is B13,000.
238 Ladprao Soi 1, 02-939-2172. www.thevschool.com

Indian: Hazara

The course: This beautiful restaurant is not just famous for their yummy Indian food and exquisite antiques. They also offer short (two-hour) Indian cooking courses that teach you how to whip up favorite dishes like Punjabi samosa, murgh makhani (butter chicken) and saag paneer (spinach and cheese). Classes are mostly held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and are taught in English.
The price: B3,000 for four dishes with lunch. Minimum of six people.
Sukhumvit Soi 38, 02-713-6048-9. www.facebars.com