Top 14 Workshops & Classes in Phuket

1.Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,665 reviews · from $65Our pick

Join a roughly three-hour Phuket cooking class with your own station, step-by-step English instruction, and curry paste ground by hand. Choose a market visit at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market, with fruit tasting, or learn about ingredients in class. Chefs including Gigi and VJ have led sessions, and recipes are emailed afterward.

“Brilliant class—fun, hands-on, and delicious! The staff are extremely helpful and I Learned so much, also highly recommend the market tour.”

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2.Hands-on Thai Cooking Class Phuket with Market Tour Option!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 808 reviews · from $75

At Kata Thai Cooking Class, Chef Jim and Sally guide you through Thai ingredients, prep, and cooking at your own station. Choose a morning or afternoon class, with hotel pickup offered and a market tour option. Expect to make several dishes, eat what you cook, and take home recipes and a headband.

“Jim is amazing. It starts with a fun van pick-up, an informed market tour, and then a very detailed step-by-step to collectively prepare the ingredients and then cook your own three-course meal. Thoroughly enjoyed the time with Jim (his lego collection is also a must-see!).”

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3.Thai Cooking Class in Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · from $65

At Phuket Thai Cooking Class by Chef VJ, you’ll visit Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market on market-tour classes, then chop, cook and make curry paste from scratch at your own station. The roughly three-hour class includes lunch, recipes by email, drinks and free round-trip transport from several Phuket areas.

“Jane and her crew were fabulous! The cooking and eating experience was delightful and well organized.”

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4.Half day Thai cooking Class + Market tour+Garden tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $67

In Kata, chef Woody and his team guide you from a local market to a tropical ingredient garden and a hands-on Thai cooking class. You’ll prepare a changing menu, often including several dishes and dessert, then eat what you’ve made. The roughly 4.5-hour outing includes pickup in Patong, Kata, Karon, and Chalong, with extra charges for some areas.

“Really fun casual experience. Wooddy’s great; enthusiastic and fun. Loved seeing how all the ingredients come together, and the meal-the best I’ve had so far! I enjoy cooking but have virtually no skills, doesn’t matter. Great excursion!”

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5.Thai Cooking Class in Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · from $65

At Phuket Thai Cooking Class by Chef VJ, you’ll learn Thai cooking step by step in an English-speaking class, with your own station and a curry paste made from scratch using a mortar and pestle. Choose a class with a market visit and fruit tasting at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market, or learn about the ingredients in class. A meal, drinks and some area transfers are included.

“Great experience. I wasn't sure about booking it but I had fun. The Chef/Host made it better and entertaining. Which made the difference for me because I am a Solo Traveler. The Ladies at the class were great as well. Definitely recommend.”

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6.Muay Thai Boxing Class at Rachai Muay Thai Gym

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 197 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $16Best value

At RC Rachai Muay Thai Gym in Patong, join a one to two-hour class led by English- and Thai-speaking instructors. Expect a warm-up, hands-on help with Muay Thai technique, and a proper workout. Gloves and hand wraps are included, and groups are limited to 10. Some instructors named by participants include Anon and Nick, though you cannot choose who leads your class.

“Great and authentic experience. The instructors, Anon was professional, friendly, and made the training enjoyable even for unfit like me at the moment. The session was intense but well adapted to all levels, with a great focus on technique and motivation. Equipment was provided even if I brought my own one from Italy and the atmosphere felt real and engaging. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a genuine Muay Thai experience, not just a tourist activity.”

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7.Choose Your Own Dishes: Half-Day Thai Cooking Class in Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $71

At Phuket Thai Cooking Academy in Kathu, choose four dishes and learn to prepare them with a local chef in a class of no more than nine. The half-day includes a market visit, a private cooking station, a shared meal and digital recipes. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered, with hotel pickup from select hotels.

“Great experience, super nice instructors, fun trip to the market, and more food than we could eat - so they sent the leftovers with us!”

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9.Phuket Easy Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $69

Visit a Phuket market with a Thai instructor, then cook and eat a set of Thai dishes in an open kitchen. The four-hour class is limited to 12 people, with morning and afternoon options. Instructors named include Tik, Karn, and Kam, though your teacher may differ. Pickup is included for groups of two or more in select areas.

“We had a lovely morning with Kam. She and the driver picked us up and our first stop was the market where Kam took time to explain the different items that we needed. It was so interesting. After shopping for the ingredients we arrived at her place and started cooking. We produced some lovely dishes and Kam was so funny and kept us entertained and engaged. Definitely a must!”

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10.Group Or Private Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $31

At Bang Tao Beach, Talay Surf Phuket offers 1.5-hour private or small-group lessons with Thai- and English-speaking instructors. You start on the sand, learn how to paddle and catch a wave, then take those steps into the water. Boards, equipment, reef-safe sunscreen and water are included. Instructor Pop is praised for clear teaching and a friendly manner.

“I recently had the pleasure of taking my first surf lesson with instructor Pop, and I was thoroughly impressed. The well-structured lesson expertly balanced theory and practice, with clear and concise demonstrations and explanations. Despite the rain, I had a fantastic time, learned a new skill, and genuinely enjoyed myself. In fact, the overcast weather even proved beneficial, eliminating from the sun. I highly recommend this activity to anyone looking for an exciting alternative to lounging on the beach!! Thanks😊”

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11.Muay Thai Boxing Class for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 1 hour · from $16

Learn beginner Muay Thai at CC’s Hideaway Hotel, where an English- and Thai-speaking instructor introduces the sport’s history and coaches you through pad and mitt work. The one-hour class takes place on a rooftop with an ocean view, in a group capped at 10. Equipment, water, a face towel, green tea and outdoor-pool use are included.

“Idéal pour ce qui veulent s’initier au Muay Thai en petit groupe sans aller tout de suite dans une vraie salle d’entraînement ( on était 5 pour deux coachs ) Les coachs sont vraiment géniaux, gentils, souriants et ils s’adaptent au rythme de chacun Ça nous a personnellement réellement donné envie de s’inscrire en rentrant de notre voyage et revenir faire du Muay Thai en Thaïlande quand on aura pris un peu d’exp 😋🥷 Allez y les yeux fermés ! Et en bonus, le petit accès piscine dans l’hôtel après le cours, il est vraiment appréciable ☀️”

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12.Private Surfing Lessons at Beautiful Kata Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · from $49

Meet your private instructor at SSS Phuket Surf Shop beside Kata Beach for a 1.5-hour lesson in the Andaman Sea. You’ll get a fitted surfboard and rashguard, learn the basics at your own pace, and receive photos and video of your session. Thai, English, and French instruction is available.

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13.Private Surf Lesson: 1-Hour Wave-Riding on Kata Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $39

Meet your instructor at the SSS Phuket surf shop, then walk about 20 meters to Kata Beach for a private beginner lesson. You’ll choose a board, practice your stance and pop-up on the sand, then work on small waves with coaching. A board, rashguard, photos, and videos are included. The full visit takes about two hours.

“I booked a 3-day surf camp with accommodation which was right next to the office. The place is close to the beach, you can reach the surf spot within 10 minutes by walking if you wish but usually you will be picked up with a scooter by sRead more”

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14.Family Surf Lesson In Phuket Thailand

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · from $31

Meet your Thai- or English-speaking instructor at the restaurant at Arinara Resort, Bangtao Beach, for a private 1.5-hour family surf lesson with surfboard equipment. The session is designed for different ages and abilities, but the stated age limits conflict, and wave and weather conditions matter. Bring a towel, arrive 15 minutes early, and confirm whether drinking water is provided.

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