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    Jim Thompson House

    12,838 Reviews
    #5 of 571 things to do in Bangkok
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    Open Now: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    6, Soi Kasem San 2, Rama 1 Road | Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
    Open today: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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    “thai silk”(709 reviews)
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    “silk industry”(197 reviews)
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    This former home of an American named Jim Thompson, who started the Thai silk industry after World War II, houses a magnificent collection of Asian art and many unique displays.
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    Hours Today: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    6, Soi Kasem San 2, Rama 1 Road | Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Good visit to do

    Good place to visit, and our tour guide was nice to us. The house is beautiful and well maintained. We do not have time to go in the countryside of Thailand so we can only imagine this house is typical. A good visit to do.

    Thank picsou372
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Historical visit with live demos

    It was interesting to walk around the house of Jim Thompson - the man who revived the silk industry in Thailand (as we were told). His house is big and the guides are really good at explaining the history and significance of some of the...More

    Thank windsmurfs
    Reviewed yesterday
    A nice museum but was difficult to locate

    A very nice museum. You can visit of you have some spare time. This can actually be skipped. The hospitality is good and you have guided tour inside the house.

    Thank bmohanty
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Fascinating house museum

    The former home of silk entrepreneur Jim Thompson is well worth a look, especially if you are interested in art, design or fabric.

    Thank GlobeTrotting791973
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Beautiful house and collections

    We both enjoyed our visit here. The house and gardens are beautiful. The collection of artefacts is also beautiful. We thought the tour was well done. Just the right amount of information about the house, the artefacts, Jim Thompson and Thai culture. Definitely would recommend...More

    Thank RollingWithTheStones
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Nice#but#too#touristic#

    It s an interesting story to hear, you have also the guide but i don't think it's a primary visit to do. You should go only if you have plenty of days to stay in bangkok otherwise it's nlt worthwhile

    Thank alexam390
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Interesting place to visit

    The visit consists in very enjoyable guided tours (I took the English one, but they're offered in a few different languages) that will inform you about Jim Thompson's life, details about the house construction and features, and traditional Thai houses. It was very interesting to...More

    Thank Skiiwi
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    No bags allowed

    Best to come from National Stadium BTS and see the sign for the Jim Thompson house. About a 300m walk from the main street. I was looking forward to coming here but upon the start of the tour, was advised no bags of any kind...More

    1  Thank DeniseInMorwell
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    A beautiful house

    A great story surrounds the house and the tragic disappearance of the man. Well worth a couple hours of your time, the house is impressive and the gardens very beautiful. You forget that you are in a busy city centre whilst there.

    Thank muller14
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Best silk shop

    Very nice place with Thai style home, with nice garden. There is also a shop with lots of silk. Very beautiful.

    Thank Marie Odile B
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    Response from Live4it | Reviewed this property |
    Yes they have a resturant and the food was some of the best we had on our trip. I really enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere too. Also iced coffee was the best I've ever had... I will always remeber it lol. Service is a touch... More
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