Top Southern Thailand and Andaman Coast Food & Drink

Racha or Raya Islands consists of two separate islands are Raya Yai and Raya Noi, located 20 kilometers south of Phuket. It takes about 30-40 minutes to get there. It is where you will experience white sandy beaches and emerald blue sea. A great variety of coral reefs and fish can be found in the area. Visitors often come to enjoy their day relaxing on the quiet beach or snorkel and dive to see the colorful corals. Hey Island is located just 10 kilometers South of Phuket on the way to Raya Island. The traveling time is around 15-20 minutes from the mainland, which is not far at all. Visitors come to this island all year round, normally as families or in large groups. It is highly recommended for those who love the thrill of sea sports, as it is also known as ‘the fun Island’, offering a range of sea activities such as scuba diving, sea walking, parasailing, banana boat and

Learn to cook like a local, from a local, on this Thai culinary experience at Ya’s Cookery School in Krabi. Browse a food market for ingredients, and get hands-on guidance on creating authentic Thai dishes from professional chef, Ya. Learn the secrets behind classics like massaman curry, pad Thai, and more, and then savor your creations. Ingredients, choice of class times, plus pickups and drop-offs at select hotels included.

Learn to prepare your favorite Thai dish during a cooking class in Khao Lak. The morning class begins with a tour of the local market to see fresh herbs, spices, and produce. Afterward, head to the cooking school and learn to make the recipe of your choice, in addition to simple presentation tips. Finish by enjoying the meal that you helped to create, accompanied by non-alcoholic beverages.

Rather than relying on one-dimensional written recipes, learn the art of Thai cooking direct from restaurant chefs on this full-day Phuket cooking class. Visit a market to discover how to choose fresh ingredients, and then set to work at a kitchen overlooking Koh Sirey beach. Get step-by-step tuition on five classic dishes before sitting down to savor them by the ocean. Take-home recipes and return hotel transport are included.

Learn how to cook Thai dishes during a cooking class in Krabi. In a traditional home-style setting, you'll receive hands-on instruction, plus learn about Thai spices and how to use them in some of the country's most popular dishes. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Select your preferred menu and time of day when booking.

Learn the art of ‘royal’ Thai cuisine — the food of Thai kings — at the renowned Blue Elephant Cooking School and restaurant in Phuket. Book a 5-hour morning or afternoon class, and enjoy a top quality lesson, learning about this classic Thai cooking, and preparing dishes such as masaman curry, crab souffle, and more. Taste your creations and some restaurant dishes afterward. Recipes, certificate, souvenir cooking set, and round-trip hotel transfers included.

Don’t just eat Thai food while in Phuket, learn to cook it so you can recreate it back home. Led by a local chef at a professional cooking school, this 7-hour Thai culinary class shows you how to prepare some delicious local favorites. Learn to make hot and sour prawn soup, green curry and more, and enjoy your creations for lunch. Your experience includes ingredients, recipe cards, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Go right to the heart of true Thai food and what makes it so delicious during a 7-hour cooking class in Phuket. Learn to prepare classic Thai dishes with guidance from your expert culinary host, and then sit down to enjoy your creations. Ingredients, recipe cards so you can prepare authentic Thai food back home, and Phuket hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Our experience brings you to see the best sunset, best beach and best local food with best nightlife street experience that’s all in just 4 hours. We will serve you an non alcoholic beverage with bottled water. Select your food as per your taste at Chillva local food market.

Let your personal boatman take the strain of paddling as you explore caves and lagoons bigger boats can’t reach on this relaxing Phang Nga Bay sea kayak adventure. Travel to the area by minivan and ship, then board a 3-person inflatable canoe. Admire Hong Island and Panak Island as you glide through tunnels and passages, then enjoy a buffet lunch on board and a break on James Bond Island.

Set off the coast of the Thai province of Krabi, the magical lagoons and stunning limestone cliffs of Koh Hong are a nature-lovers paradise, only accessible on day trips. Travel to the island’s serene natural swimming pools on a catamaran and enjoy modern comforts not provided on many other boat excursions to the island. Plus, relax knowing that meals, national park fees, gear, and activities are included.

Spend a day cruising to several islands in Phang Nga Bay on a traditional junk boat that accommodates up to 30 people. Visit top destinations including James Bond Island and Koh Panyi, and enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the boat. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Phuket is included.

Learn to cook famous Thai dishes in a relaxed and friendly environment. Small classes ( only maximum of 9 - 10 people ) are conducted in a traditional open kitchen, and led by certified Thai cooks, making for a highly personalised and rewarding experience. You’ll get a feel for real Thai culture as you experience its rich colors, and unique flavours and smells.

La Gritta Italian Restaurant brings together elegant design and comfortable furnishings, with the breathtaking views of Patong Bay. Showcasing the finest contemporary Italian cuisine, La Gritta is one of the trendiest places to dine at. The Fine Dining Menu: CAPPESANTE Grilled Hokkaido scallop, paprika mayonnaise sauce, salmon caviar, bottargapower, fresh mint leaves VELLUTATA DI FUNGHI PORCINI Porcini mushrooms creamy soup roasted cauliflower, truffle oil PAPPARDELLE IN SALSA DI SALSICCIA E COSTINE DI MALALE Home-made pappardelle with pork ribs and fresh Italian sausages, Italian herbs, light tomato sauce SORBETTO AL LIMONE Lemon sorbet BRASATO DI MANZO E PURE DI PATATE Slow-cooked cheek Wagyu beef on mashed potatoes Or SPIGOLA ALL ARANCIA Pan-fried seabass, orange juice and cognac sauce, grilled asparagus, pumpkin puree CANNOLI Crispy tube filled with ricotta cheese, chocolate chips and icing sugar

Visit Phuket Old Town's biggest fresh food market to try a Thai coffee and some delicious foods like Mee Hokkien, Ba-Jang, fresh coconut and Thai desserts and more just like the many locals that make the market one of the most active and interesting on the whole island. Time will be spent visiting the oldest Chinese shrine in Phuket and also a Buddhist temple. Take the fascinating walk down 'Thailand Road' to see the amazing Sino-Portuguese architecture of buildings over 100 years old. A delicious lunch is included in the tour along with a bottle of refreshing water and a cool towel as the tour comes to a close at about 3.00pm.

Dinner is at The SIS Kata Resort in Phuket. The views over Kata Beach and beyond from Twilight Sky Restaurant at SIS Kata Resort are magnificent and, together with the top-quality food, will ensure the evening is a highlight of your stay in Phuket. Set Menu Options. Twilight Stylish Sky Set Menu A - SPICY FRESH SALMON SALAD - Cool Himalayan Salt Block - Chili, Coriander, Mint, Shallot and Fresh Lime GRAIN FED AUSTRALIA BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK - Hot Stone 'Home Cooking Self-Cook' COCONUT and PANDAN CREME BRULEE served with Fresh Apple Twilight Stylish Sky Set Menu B - TUNA CEVICHE SIS SYLED - Cool Himalayan Salt Block - Sliced Tuna, Mint, Crispy Shollot and Chili KUROBUTA PORK CHOP HOT STONE - 'Home Cooking Self-Cook' AMARETTO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Twilight Stylish Sky Set Menu C - SCALLOPS SASHIMI - Cool Himalayan Salt Block - Minced Shrimps and Peanut with Sweet Dried Chili Sauce ATLANTIC SALMON HOT STONE - 'Home Cooking Self-Cook' APPLE STRUDEL with Vanilla Sauce ands Vanilla Ice Cream

A unique opportunity to visit Takuapa Old Town and to learn more about Thai people and their way of life. Walk through the streets in the old part of the town with a local guide to see the almost 200 year old houses that were built in the traditional style of that period. Visit temples in the area that show the difference between a Buddhist and a Chinese Taoist temple. You will have the chance to see how traditional cookies called, “Moon Cakes,” are made at a local bakery, and see what you can find at the local market. You also will visit the Saori Foundation is a women's workshop which develops its own textile designs after a Japanese monk showed tsunami survivors how to weave and earn a living.

Learn how to prepare and cook home style Thai food and then enjoy eating your own culinary creation!

Enjoy elegant dining at Phuket’s trendiest Italian restaurant, La Gritta. After an optional hotel pickup, admire La Gritta’s recently refurbished features—chic design at the restaurant and a modern, open-air lounge on the second-floor terrace—and gorgeous views of Patong Bay. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco and a five-course meal that could include everything from pan fried sea bass to slow cooked cheek wagyu beef.

Life the life of luxury for a full day with your loved ones on top the spacious and beautiful catamaran boat of HYPE with best staff and crew.  It also offers the guests delicious finger food from traditional Thai food to an extensive menu of fine champagne, spirits and cocktails. Also access the swimming pools, trampoline and snorkeling gear.

Explore Phuket’s natural beauty and culture on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit top attractions like the massive Big Buddha statue and gorgeous Wat Chalong temple. Stroll along the historic streets of Old Phuket Town, check out vibrant local markets and picturesque beaches—and learn all about Phuket from an informative local guide as you go.

Take a break from the beach to learn to make delicious Thai dishes during a half-day cooking class from Khao Lak. Visit the local market with your chef-instructor, then return to the cooking school for a hands-on lesson in Thai cooking. After preparing several dishes, sit down to a meal of the food that you helped to create to top off your cooking class.

Spend a laid-back afternoon exploring Phuket highlights on a 5-hour private tour that includes a tasting of locally-made rum. Visit a cashew nut factory and the Chalong Bay rum distillery, then catch a sunset from the second-highest hill on the island. This 5-hour tour offers the flexibility of a private guide, with pickup and drop-off at your Phuket hotel.

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Kwang, a native of Phuket who learned to cook watching her mother and uncle and does not rely not on recipes but on her tastes and judgements to create the southern Thai dishes she grew up with. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Kwang will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Italian dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's home. An optional private market tour is also available at the beginning of your experience (please select the "Market" tour grade option when booking). • Private cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Thai culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Optional market tour available • Experience Thai hospitality in a residential Phuket neighborhood • Vegetarian options available