Join a guided tour of this remarkable wooden Thai-style house turned museum, which features a complex of six old teak and theng houses from Central Thailand that American businessman Jim Thompson had rebuilt (with a few Western facilities) in 1959.
The house stands in a beautiful garden next to Khlong Saen Saeb in what must have been a wonderful location 50 years ago.
Inside, you can admire his fascinating collection of Southeast Asian art from Thailand, Burma, Cambodia and Laos, including Khmer sculpture, Chinese porcelain and Burmese carvings.
After touring the museum, browse the gift shop, which features a wide array of silk garments, bags and scarves. Nearby, a gallery space displays the works of local artists.
Jim Thompson settled in Bangkok after World War II, where he worked for American Intelligence. He became fascinated by Thai culture and dedicated himself to reviving Thailand's ebbing silk industry; he introduced new dyes to create the bright pastel shades that we see sold today.
He mysteriously disappeared in 1967 while vacationing in the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia. Despite extensive investigations, his disappearance has never been resolved.
Location: 6 Soi Kasem San 2, Th Phra Ram I; Admission: 100B; Hours: Daily 9am-5pm.
Latest update: Jim Thompson House: 29 May, 2022
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