What to learn in Thailand
7 things worth learning in Thailand, spread across 5 cities — taste, move and still. Costs run from $300 to $2,600 for the typical stay, with the middle of the range around $350. The cheapest way in is professional thai cuisine in Bangkok, from $300. Most of it is best between February to March. 4 of the 7 end in a named certification rather than just experience.
- Options
- 7
- From
- $300
- Typical length
- 7 days
- Certified
- 4 of 7
5 cities
median $350
1–180 day range
end with a named qualification
All 7 in Thailand
Culinary
Professional Thai cuisine
Bangkok
1–30 days · $300 – $900
Best Nov-Mar
Adventure & Outdoor
Rock climbing on limestone
Railay
2–14 days · $300 – $700
Best Nov-Apr
Water & Sailing
PADI Open Water certification
Koh Tao
3–7 days · $320 – $450
Best Feb-Sep
Wellness & Spiritual
Traditional Thai massage certification
Chiang Mai
5–60 days · $350 – $900
Best Year-round
Wellness & Spiritual
Seven-day silent retreat
Koh Phangan
5–14 days · $350 – $900
Best Year-round
Martial Arts & Movement
Muay Thai training camp
Chiang Mai
7–180 days · $400 – $900
Best Nov-Feb
Water & Sailing
PADI Divemaster internship
Koh Tao
28–90 days · $1,400 – $2,600
Best Feb-Sep
Within reach of Thailand
Closest by distance, not by border. If you are already flying this far, these are near enough to stack onto the same trip.
Elsewhere in Southeast Asia
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