Life in Bangkok at The Food School Bangkok
What Does Living in Bangkok Look Like?
Located in one of the world’s 40 coolest neighborhoods,
The Food School offers the best series of cultural, social, wellness, and lifestyle opportunities outside of your educational curriculum. Discover the hidden gems of Chula-Samyan to complement your culinary studies at The Food School.
Study for Success
As Thailand solidifies its position as a regional economic powerhouse, the country’s burgeoning food and beverage industry presents significant opportunities for aspiring culinary entrepreneurs. With a strong emphasis on tourism, we believe that the rising demand for innovative dining experiences will accelerate our students’ ability to invest in their future.
Resources to check out
Article from Travel and Leisure by Kevin West
Resources to check out
Article from Bangkok Post by Kevin West by Bloomberg News
Luxury is cheaper here, it’s more accessible and more affordable.
Article from boi.go.th
Thailand has long been called “the kitchen of the world” with its abundant natural resources, highly-skilled workforce, and strength in research. The food industry contributed roughly 23% of the country’s GDP.
Unwind Outside of the Kitchen
We’ve handpicked a selection of the best coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, and lifestyle experiences to get to know the Chula-Samyan neighborhood for you. It’s time to take off your aprons and discover what Bangkok has to offer.
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In the AM – Getting Around in Bangkok
Welcome to your first day of class with The Food School. You wake up in your second home in Bangkok and get ready for your program.
Recommended Areas of Stay
Recommended Areas of Stay: Sukhumvit, Silom, Chinatown or Samyan
Bangkok is known for its high traffic,
Bangkok is known for its high traffic, so it’s a good thing you’re prepared. You open your Grab App on your phone to call a bike to school. If a bike is not your forte, you can always purchase a Rabbit Card and head to your nearest MRT stop for the train. The Food School is closest to the Samyan station and a 10 min walk to the building.
Bangkok is known for its high traffic,
Bangkok is known for its high traffic, so it’s a good thing you’re prepared. You open your Grab App on your phone to call a bike to school. If a bike is not your forte, you can always purchase a Rabbit Card and head to your nearest MRT stop for the train. The Food School is closest to the Samyan station and a 10 min walk to the building.
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PM
In the PM – Affordable Lunches in Bangkok
Hopefully, you’ve been enjoying your first couple of hours at The Food School to get to know your culinary curriculum. And we hear you, you’re starving now.
Since our area is near Chulalongkorn University, there are many affordable lunch spots to indulge in before you head back to us.
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PM
In the Evening – Exploring Bangkok
Hopefully, you’ve been enjoying your first couple of hours at The Food School to get to know your culinary curriculum. And we hear you, you’re starving now.
Since our area is near Chulalongkorn University, there are many affordable lunch spots to indulge in before you head back to us.
Dinner Spots
Experiences
ALL
Day
On the Weekend – Explore Bangkok
As the weekend approaches, it’s time to reward yourself with a change of scenery. Whether it’s a quick day trip or a weekend getaway, both Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport offer easy access to domestic flights. There are also many hidden gems around Bangkok a quick rental car away.
Sponsoring Your Education
How to Get a Visa
We understand that sorting out Visas can be complicated. For long-term course students at The Food School, we provide sponsorship for ED Visa passes.
While you will need to cover the application fee, we will support the process of legally residing in Thailand and the intricacies of the visa application process.
*Additional terms and conditions apply.
