Instruction and Learning

A holiday or your retirement years in Chiang Mai can be the opportunity for learning a new skill or a way of life. Whether you want to just fill some leisure hours, follow a dream or find a new passion in life, there are an abundance of possibilities for learning.

Among the most popular courses are Thai Cooking and Yoga but the list doesn't end there. Sports, Thai Language and Buddhist Meditation instruction is available for the beginner or advanced students.

Buddhist Meditation

Wat Chom Tong
Tambon Ban Luang, Amphoe Chom Tong (about 60km south-west of the city)
Residential courses in Vipassana Meditation on an on-going basis. The home temple of meditation master Achan Tong.
Tel. 053-826869 or 053-826180

Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Offers short and long courses in Buddhist meditation. See information on the Chiang Mai Temples page.

Wat Ram Poeng
Northern Insight Meditation CentreTambon Suthep ( close to Wat U Mong on the Canal Road.)Facilities for retreats and meditation instruction. Traditional Vipassana meditation is taught in individual courses running from 10 to 26 days.
Tel. 053-278620

Wat Suan Doak
(1/2 a mile west of the Old City Moat)Hosts a 24 hour introduction meditation retreat. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm there is a lecture and discussion group for monks and visitors.
Tel. 053-278967

Wat Umong
Tambon Suthep (on the Canal Road, west of the old city.)Meditation courses and Dharma instruction in English every Sunday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Tel. 053-277248

Thai Cooking

A lot of Thai
165 Soi 9 Lampoon Rd.
Tel. 053-800724, 089-853-9680, 089-954-4930
Full day 900 B 9.30am - 3.30pm
Half day 700 B 9.30am - 1.30pm
Evening class 800 B 4.00 - 7.30pm

Baan Thai Cookery School
11 Rachadamnern Rd. Soi 5
Tel. 053-357339
Price: 800 baht / person
Time: 9:40am. - 4:00 pm.

Gap's House
3 Rajadamnern Soi 4
Tel. 053-278140, 053-270143
1 day course 900 Baht
2 day course 1800 Baht

Jungle Survival Cooking
Smile House
5 Soi 2, Ratchamankha Road
Tel. 053-800567

Smart Cook
21 Moonmuang Rd. Soi 5
Tel. 053-418-309, 086-186-3468
800 Baht / person
9.30 am - 4.00 pm
Dinner Course
700 Baht / person
4.30 pm - 8.30 pm

The Chiang Mai Thai Farm Cooking School
Thai Farm Cooking School Office
2/2 Ratchadamnoen Rd., Soi 5
Tel. 081-288-5989, 087-174-9285
08:30 to 09:00 - 5:00pm.
900 baht

The Wok Restaurant
44 Ratchmankha Road
1 day : 990B
2 days : 1,900B
3 days : 2,800B
4 days : 3,700B
5 days : 4,600B

Flying

The Chiang Mai Flying Club
Aerial sightseeing tours as well as pilot training courses and foreign license conversion. Aircraft for hire and airplane maintenance are also available.
26/7 Moo 3 Chiangmai Lamphun Road
Tel. 53-285218 or 53-584321

Thai Body Massage

For schools teaching the traditional healing massage, please see the Thai Body Massage page.

Muay Thai

Lanna Kiat Busaba Muay Thai Camp
161 Soi Chang Kian,Huay Kaew Road
Tel. 053-892102 or 081-951-3164

Rock Climbing

The Peak Rock-Climbing Plaza
A climbing wall 15 meters high by 16 meters wide in an area with bars and restaurants in the Night Bazaar area. The wall is designed to accommodate beginner learning as well as experienced climbers.
Tel: 053-820777.

Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures
Rock climbing instruction trips to an area of limestone cliffs. Excursions include two guides, transport, food, water, equipment, insurance and a souvenir T-shirt.
Tel. 086-911-1470

Thai Language Courses

American University Alumni
Tel. 053-278407 E-mail: aualanna@loxinfo.co.th

Australia Centre
Tel. 053-810552

Payap University
Tel. 053-304805 ext 250

Chiang Mai Thai Language Centre
Tel. 053-277810 E-mail: cmat@loxinfo.co.th

Yoga

Body and mind healing
Contact: Rod Savvides
2a Galare Residence
Soi 3, Singharat Rd.
Tel. 085-621-1374

Chi Kung Thailand
Contact: Maxim
Ratchamankha Rd.
Tel. 082-341-3256

The Yoga Studio
Contact: Adam
65/1 Arak Rd.
Tel. 086-192-7375

Wild Rose Sauna
Contact: Rose
15/2 Phrapokklao, Soi 4/1
Tel. 089-950-9377

Yoga in Thailand
Contact: Feel Good Travel
103 Moo 4, Baan Don Kwain
Tel. 053-125067 or 053-192631

Yogasala
Contact: William
48 Rachamanka Road
Tel. 053-208452

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