Bangkok Cooking & Barista Training Guide — Free to Professional

Want to learn cooking or coffee making? This guide covers every option in Bangkok — from free government courses to professional chef schools. Costs, locations, phone numbers, and sign-up links included.

BMA Vocational Schools — Cooking/Barista105 Baht

BMA schools offer Thai cooking, snacks, Thai desserts, bakery, international cuisine, and barista courses. Just 105 baht. The 90-hour barista course covers bean selection, brewing, latte art, and shop management. Certificate included.

Courses: Thai cooking, snacks, Thai desserts, bakery, international, barista (90 hrs)
Duration: 80-200 hrs (1-6 months)
Cost: 105 baht
Popular campuses: Prawet (barista), Din Daeng, Klong Toey, Lumpini, Bangkapi
Enrollment: Opens Apr 1st yearly — fills up fast (especially barista)
Tel: 02-248-6190

bmatraining.ac.th

Women's Development Centers — Cooking/CoffeeFree + Housing

8 centers nationwide offering free cooking, bakery, and barista training with free accommodation and meals (women only). Job placement after graduation.

Courses: Thai cooking, bakery, coffee & beverages
Cost: 100% Free + housing + meals
Nearest to BKK: Nonthaburi Center — Tel: 02-583-8350

dwf.go.th

Private Barista Schools

Intensive, small-group, hands-on coffee training. No semester — start anytime.

Bluekoff Barista School

Famous Lat Phrao school. Max 6 students. Basic 1 day = 3,900 THB / Plus 2 days = 6,900 THB / Latte Art = 4,900 THB. Includes meals and materials.

bluekoff.com

Etzel Barista Center

1-day course, 1-4 students, hands-on. 2,590 THB including lunch and materials. Great for beginners with limited time.

etzelofficial.com

Barista Buddy

Barista and Korean-style cafe drink classes (15 recipes). Beginner to intermediate. Full equipment provided.

baristabuddy.co.th

SCITH (Specialty Coffee Institute Thailand)

Barista & Espresso 2-day course. Specialty coffee level. Bangkok and Khon Kaen campuses.

scith.coffee

Private Cooking Schools

For those serious about a chef career or working abroad.

MSC Thai Culinary School

Internationally recognized. 40+ Thai dishes. Certificate from Ministry of Education + National Skill Test for work visa. Job placement guaranteed.

msc.ac.th

BS Culinary School

Professional Thai Chef 90 hrs = 49,300 THB (includes ingredients, equipment, chef coat, textbook, free accommodation). National Skill Standard Level 1 certificate for work visa.

bsculinary.com

The Food School Bangkok

Premium short courses by Michelin-level chefs. Thai, Western, bakery, sourdough. For those who want to level up.

thefoodschool.com

Where to start?

Low budget — BMA (105 baht) or Women's Centers (free + housing)

Open a cafe — Bluekoff / Etzel (1-2 day hands-on)

Work abroad — MSC or BS Culinary (cert + visa support)

Cooking and coffee skills work anywhere in the world.
Start at 105 baht and it could change your life.