Top Gulf of Thailand Food & Drink

Go beyond Bangkok city limits and gain a deeper understanding of life beyond the capital as you explore the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak. Travel by long-tailed speedboat as a guide unpacks the secrets of these 19th-century canals built by King Rama IV. Over the course of this half-day trip, cruise past vendors selling freshly picked produce, handmade sweets, and interesting souvenirs.

Visit the Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok on a tour that showcases the best of travelers’ ‘must-see’ list for the capital city. Taken in the morning or afternoon, this one-of-a-kind experience allows time to explore the best-known landmarks with an expert local guide. Highlights include the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, located in the Grand Palace Complex.

Thailand is driven by the Buddhist faith and some 26,000 wats, or temples, dot the landscapes of this southeast Asian nation. Take a private tour of three significant Bangkok temples, including the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho and marvel at the religion that permeates the culture and traditions of this city.

Get two for one on this Damnoen Saduak floating market and Bridge Over the River Kwai Tour from Bangkok. Spend a full day following your expert guide on this tour that showcases the best of Thailand’s Kanchanaburi region and offers up the perfect escape from the energy of urban streets.

Relax with tranquil sailing to the limestone islands of Ang Thong Marine Park, where you can snorkel at remote lagoons, kayak along the coast and through tunnels, and finish with the last viewing at the Blue Lagoon viewpoint on this full-day tour. Stroll to Emerald Lake (Talay Nai) and enjoy a light breakfast and cooked lunch. Step aboard a spacious yacht equipped with a sun deck, internal saloon, and hot tub and avoid the crowds with personalized service on this small-group tour. Round-trip hotel and dinghy transfers from Koh Samui are included.

This private tour of the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak offers travelers an up-close look at everyday life on Thai waters. Follow your guide along the backwaters of Bangkok canals on a motorized boat and check out the local vendors selling fresh produce, souvenirs and handmade sweets from their traditional canoes. This one-of-a-kind-experience is perfect for the traveler looking to get off the city streets and sample a bit of the culture and character this popular destination has to offer.

Enjoy the waters around Koh Samui like a VIP on a private yacht charter with your own skipper and hostess. Board the sleek 'Independence' yacht, and enjoy 5-star treatment as you sail around the Koh Samui archipelago. Relax on deck, swim and snorkel, visit beaches, try fishing, learn to sail, or enjoy other activities. Beer, wine, prosecco, and sodas included. Select from multiple cruises, and enjoy a seafood lunch or finger food and tapas depending on your choice.

Start the day with a visit to Hua Hin’s bustling Chatchai Market to shop for ingredients, then travel to the cooking school in an open-air pickup truck. Learn how to prepare traditional Thai dishes like curry, tom yum soup, pad Thai, and a delicious dessert with coconut cream. During downtime, sip tea or relax around the koi pond.

Discover one of Thailand’s most famous islands on a road trip around Koh Phangan. Take a 4WD vehicle to the best beaches, swim in a natural swimming pool, search for underwater animals with provided snorkel equipment, and take in the tropical vistas as you drive around. End your thrilling day at a beach bar to watch the sun dip below the horizon.

Book a private charter for up to 15 passengers and set sail for the uninhabited islands of Ang Thong Marine Park. You’ll voyage off the coast of Koh Samui and make stops at remote island beaches and Emerald Lake, with time for snorkeling with a PADI-certified guide. Enjoy personalized service aboard the ‘Blue Dragon,’ a 68-foot yacht equipped with a spacious sun deck, internal saloon and hot tub. This full-day excursion includes a light breakfast, fresh fruit and cooked lunch.

Exploring Hua Hin’s street food hotspots without a guide can mean only skimming the surface of what locals eat. This small-group evening tour lets you delve deeper: with a guide to show you the markets and restaurants frequented by locals. Try staples such as sausages and rice balls, visit a salt-crusted fish restaurant, try Thai sweets, and hear background on the dishes you’d otherwise miss. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Set out for a secluded ocean side picnic on an unhurried half-day tour from Koh Samui. Board a traditional longtail boat for Koh Tan, where you’ll slip into the water and snorkel over a thriving reef that’s home to vivid fish and brilliant sponges. Continue across the Gulf to Koh Madsum beach for a sumptuous picnic of Thai foods, and relax into the sand. Sink into the ocean for another swim, sip chilled wine or simply absorb the perfect tranquility of your personal island getaway.

Get the most of your travels by getting out of Bangkok on this full-day private tour of floating markets and bridge on the River Kwai tour. Spend some time exploring the floating markets with your expert local guide, and make your way to Kanchanaburi, where you’ll pay a visit to the infamous bridge that made its Hollywood debut in a movie staring Alec Guiness—The Bridge on the River Kwai.

Tamarind Tree cooking classes take you back to times where food was prepared and cooked using handmade tools and oldstyle techniques. Guests cook in our pupose built kitchen surround by the sounds of the jungle.

Parawan will tell you about the ingredients that you will be using and also what alternative ingredients you can use if certain ingredients are difficult for you to source at home. All the ingredients that you will use to make the dishes will be provided and so this is why you are required to select the 3 dishes you will be making i advance. You will be cooking the dishes yourself and Parawan will be instructing you how to prepare the dishes. When you have made each dish you will get to eat it and if there is too much for you to eat it all you can take it away with you. When you have completed the course you will also be given a copy of the recipe with instructions on how to make the dishes so that you can make the dishes again when you return home.

The diversity of Hua Hin’s culinary scene can often prove daunting for first-time visitors. Get an insider’s introduction to the city’s gastronomy on a food and walking tour that reveals a side of Hua Hin usually only reserved for locals. Feast on lesser-known Thai snacks, savories, and desserts, and break the language barrier with the help of your guide. Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off, and more than 15 food samples are included.

Book a private charter for up to 15 passengers aboard the ‘Blue Dragon,’ a 62-foot (19-meter) yacht equipped with a spacious sun deck, internal saloon and hot tub. Discover the tranquil bays and secluded beaches of Koh Taen and Koh Mudsum on this private 5-hour island-hopping excursion off the coast of Koh Samui. You’ll snorkel with a PADI-certified guide on a tropical reef and enjoy a freshly cooked lunch on board.

On Samui’s unspoiled southern islands secluded beaches, pristine reef, and clear, calm waters await you. Experience them onboard a yacht, complete with jacuzzi, a spacious sun deck, and internal saloon. Soak up the rays as you feast on a hand-crafted Thai buffet lunch, including soft drinks and fresh fruits, and lounge on the white sands of Koh Madsum or Koh Tean.

Learn how to prepare four traditional Thai dishes in a fun and educational cooking class. After a visit to the 100-year-old Chatchai Market for supplies, return to a traditional teak house where the class is held. The grounds are landscaped with relaxation areas, a koi pond, and beautiful Asian antiques. Prepare, cook, and enjoy your dishes in a beautiful setting as you deepen your knowledge of Thai cuisine.

Learn to cook authentic Thai cuisine and immerse yourself in Thai food culture during this 4.5 hour unforgettable experience.  You will visit the famous seaside town of Hua Hin's 100-year-old fresh food market - Talad Chat Chai.  Prepare and cook 4 delicious Thai classics with the help of your friendly and knowledgeable instructors.  Deepen your knowledge of Thai food and ingredients in the relaxing surrounds of a traditional Thai teak house. Dishes you will learn and cook: - Make Massaman Curry Paste - Gaeng Massaman Gai (Massaman Curry with Chicken) - Yum Woon Sen Goong (Glass Noodle Salad with Shrimp) - Pad See Ew (Stir Fried Rice Noodles with Kale) - Khanom Bua Loi (Thai Dessert with Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Dumplings)

Mingalaba road trip for private group is done by SUV car (air condition). We will take you to the most beautiful beaches on the island including Thong Nai Pan Yai beach, you can take a nice photo and have sunbathing here. Than Sadet waterfall, enjoy nature swimming pool and relaxing from your long journey. Haad Yao or Haad Rin, beautiful beach to get sunbathing and amazing view restaurant. Koh Ma, you can do snorkeling to see underwater’s life and walk through the island. Moreover, you can choose to go Amsterdam Bar or ThreeSixty bar to see sunset as a special option. The most interesting is you can choose where do you want to visit other than these places which included in 3,500 THB

Get a hands-on lesson in Thai cooking and visit the historic Talad Chat Chai food market during this half-day experience. Learn to make some classic Thai recipes and listen to in-depth commentary on Thai culinary history, then sit down and enjoy the meal that you've prepared. Included pickup and drop-off makes for a seamless experience.

Thai food is one of the most famous dishes around the world. If you travel to Thailand, don’t miss to try some authentic Thai menu from your favorite restaurant! If you are Thai food lover and want to cook at home, Thai Cooking Class is your good choice for learning. Our Thai Cooking Class is located at nice and quite place in a lovely garden, offering 2-time a day in the morning and late afternoon. Starting of the class, we will take you to Local fresh market to buy all recipes for cooking – it’s exciting time to learn how Thai people shop for their meals. 2-Hour of the class you will be teach by our professional instructor, and inquiry during the class you’re welcome to get answering. After finish 4 dishes cooking, enjoy your own cooked with delicious banana in coconut milk for your dessert. Then, we transfer back to your hotel

Tamarind Tree cooking classes take you back to times where food was prepared and cooked using handmade tools and techniques from 50 years ago. The purpose built Jungle Kitchen is set in a wild organic durian orchard with herbs, spices, fruit and vegetables all around. We will tour the 10 rai (16000m2) gardens to gather some of the herbs, spices, fruit and vegetables used in the class. We have banished plastic from the kitchen, and no electricity is used in the class. Logistics permitting, we will try to include a tour of a local fresh market. For private classes, guests can select their own menu and times of the class by agreement. Please contact us to discuss before or after booking. Please note, to guarantee the privacy of the kitchen for your group, your reservation will need to be for at least 5 people, even if there will be fewer people cooking