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Thailand Tour Hosted by  David Thompson   A unique opportunity to tour and taste the best of Thailand with David Thompson. We have been working hard with David on organising this tour, and have chosen three great hotels to stay in The Four Seasons in Chiang Mai is one of the best hotels in the world and will be a real treat. As more people find out we are coming to Thailand with David more opportunities keep opening up – so the schedule below is subject to change for the better and more delicious! David’s love of Thailand began some twenty years ago with an accidental visit to this remarkable country. He began to document the traditional recipes and culinary techniques handed down through the generations. During the tour we will use these recipes cooking them in beguiling locations. David arrived in London two years ago from the renowned Darley Street Thai restaurant in Sydney and is now based at his Michelin starred restaurant Nahm at the Halkin Hotel. We will start the tour in Bangkok and visit the food markets teeming with exotic ingredients, visit Ayuttaha and see the rice paddies. Cook dishes such as fish braised with sugar cane, a spicy tamarind relish with white turmeric and red curry of minced chicken with ginger. We then fly North to Chiang Mai, where we will prepare a meal for monks acknowledging Buddhism’s special place in Thai culture. We will use the Four seasons new cookery school and cook and sample the rugged jungle food of this mountainous region – venison stir fried with basil, catfish deep fried with garlic and peppercorns and spicy curries with aubergines and wild ginger. And if you fancy rafting down one of the mighty northern rivers or riding on elephants there will be options to do these of visit the National park of Doi Inthanan.
Itinerary Schedule is being developed here is a rough outline Day 1 Bangkok Arrivals, Welcome and dinner Day 2 Bangkok Day 3 Bangkok Day 4 Bangkok Day 5 Travel to Chang Mai Day 6 Chang Mai Day 7 Chang Mai Day 8 Chang Mai Day 9 Travel to Bangkok Day 10 Shopping at famous weekend market Bangkok Day 11 Departures	Hotel & Accommodation Metropolitan, Bangkok Link to Metropolitan Indulge in the Metropolitan way of life: fresh, stylish, energetic. The Metropolitan, Bangkok, is the Thai capital's newest hotspot for those at the centre of the action. A cool and contemporary east-west aesthetic with modern Oriental accents is combined with award-winning cuisine, a holistic spa, wonderful swimming pool and Bangkok's chicest lounge bar. However, the Metropolitan, Bangkok, is also a place for the most demanding traveller who seeks not just style, but accurate service. The Four Seasons Hotel Chiang Mai Link to The Four Seasons Hotel Spacious Lanna-style pavilions overlook terraced rice fields and the mountains in the beautiful Mae Rim Valley, minutes from the artistic and cultural heritage of Thailand's northern capital Reflecting the region's traditional architecture, the Residences are based on the design of a local temple. Located in the lush tropical landscape of the resort, the majestic towers and turrets of these exceedingly spacious three and four storey villas reach gracefully towards the sky. Lavish and tasteful interiors showcase classic local workmanship and careful attention to detail. Polished wooden floors, solid doors, carved balustrades, teak furniture and exquisite artefacts blend with modern amenities, together with local ceramics, rustic cotton rugs and furnishings with traditional designs. The living and dining area, complete with an entertainment system, is the perfect rendezvous point for family and friends, or to entertain guests. Afterwards, you can retreat to the luxurious confines of your own space and relax in complete privacy. The rooms 64 elegantly appointed pavilions, each with a private covered veranda, and 16 magnificent residences. All are furnished in a style consistent with a luxurious northern Thai home and fitted with all modern conveniences. Pavilions Spectacular landscaping and tropical gardens surround the Resort's Garden View, Mountain View and Rice View Pavilions. Housed in two-storey dwellings in clusters of four, they feature high ceilings, polished teak floors, a bedroom with its own sitting area and a private outdoor Thai "sala," perfect for taking in the exotic surroundings. They have a state of the art cooking school which we will be taking over for a day For David's classes and tastings. Link to state of the art Facilities Main Pool The 20-metre (66-foot) infinity-edge swimming pool offers a beautiful view of the Mae Rim Valley across picturesque rice terraces.