Thai cuisine has achieved worldwide renown as one of Asia's most delectable types of cooking, and there is no better way to learn its intricacies than in its home, Thailand, under the instruction of an accomplished Thai chef. Whether you are an amateur desiring knowledge of Thai cuisine for cooking at home or an aspiring professional, the Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Arts will provide an enjoyable course of instruction.

Located in the idyllic island of Samui in a delightful tropical setting, the Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Arts will provide an appealing Thai cookery course in an informal, laidback atmosphere. SITCA courses are comprehensive, practical, and always enjoyable. The chefs providing instructions at the institute are masters of their craft, well versed in the various aspects of Thai cooking. Classes are held in an air-conditioned modern facility and classes are kept small so that students will receive individual attention.

At the institute, each student is equipped with his/her own burner and all the ingredients required; students also receive a booklet which they may keep and make notes in. Appropriate alternatives are suggested for ingredients which may not be available in the students' home countries.

After the cookery session everyone eats the prepared meal together, Thai style, in the well- appointed dining room. Each student may invite a friend to join them for the meal at no extra charge.

The institute's menus change each day of the week, and each lesson includes instruction on the preparation of one of the institute's renowned curry pastes, followed by training in the creation of three more dishes. A different curry paste and curry preparation are presented every day of the week.

For the truly committed Thai food enthusiast or professional, intensive courses of six and twelve days' duration are available which provide instruction on the preparation of a multitude of Thai dishes.

To experience the fascination of a course at SITCA or other Koh Samui attractions, it is necessary to choose from the Koh Samui resorts on offer. An ideal choice would be the Langham Place Samui at Lamai Beach, an exceptional luxury resort Koh Samui offers, providing sumptuous accommodation and gracious hospitality.