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Things to do in Chiang Mai

Spas and massage

Most of Chiang Mai's more luxurious hotels have opulent spas offering a whole bevy of pampering treats. There are also numerous smaller and independent centres offering traditional Thai massage, and disabled masseurs work from the Chiang Mai Disabled Centre. To learn yourself, try one of the courses in Thai massage run at the respected Old Medicine Hospital.

Old Medicine Hospital
Tel: (053) 275 085.
Website: www.thaimassageschool.ac.th

Chiang Mai Disabled Centre
Tel: (053) 213 941.
Website: www.disabled.infothai.com

Cooking classes

Several of Chiang Mai's schools offer fantastic cooking classes, which include trips to colourful local markets to pick up fresh ingredients. Popular options include Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School, and Baan Thai.

Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School
Tel: (053) 206 388.
Website: www.thaicookeryschool.com

Baan Thai
Tel: (053) 357 339.
Website: www.baanthaicookery.com

Meet local monks

Learn about Thai Buddhism and help local monks improve their English by dropping into the ‘Monk Chat’ sessions at Wat Suan Dok on Thanon Suthep.

Website: www.monkchat.net

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