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You can find Jim Thompson's outlet almost everywhere in the city and in the main hotels (Marriott, Oriental, Nai Lert Park...), at Bangkok and Singapore Airports, at Jim Thompson museum, in Bangkok but also in other Thai cities. Jim Thompson was able to increse the business of silk in Thailand. In these shops you can find a lot of nice stuff made of silk but not only made of silk: ties, bags, tshirts, little toys made of silk...
well, ties, bags, tshirts, toys, huts, pillows, foulards ...
these shops are not really cheap, but they can provide very nice gift ideas. if what you buy is a gift you get really nice boxes to prepare your present. if you have problems with luggage and you are afraid of ruining your gift boxes you can ask and get some to take away and prepare home! Theme: Women's Clothes
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The Jim Thompson House, now a museum, is the second most popular tourist attraction in Bangkok, surpassed only by the Grand Palace in visitor attendance.
Jim Thompson was an American who was born in Greenville, Delaware, in 1906. A practicing architect prior to World War II, he volunteered for service in the U.S. Army, campaigned in Europe, and came to Asia as part of the force that planned to liberate Thailand. However, the war ended before the operation. He arrived in Bangkok a short time later as a military intelligence officer attached to the O.S.S. After leaving the service, he decided to return and live in Thailand permanently.The hand weaving of silk, a long-neglected cottage industry, captured Jim Thompson's attention, and he devoted himself to reviving the craft. Highly gifted as a designer and textile colorist, he contributed substantially to the industry's growth and to the worldwide recognition accorded to Thai silk.He gained further renown through the construction of his house combining six teak buildings which represented the best of traditional Thai architecture. Most of the houses were at least two centuries old and were easily dismantled and brought to the present site, some from as far away as the old capital of Ayutthaya.On March 27th 1967, Jim Thompson disappeared while on a visit to the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. Not a single valid clue has turned up in the ensuing years as to what might have happened to him. His famous Thai house, however, remains as a lasting reminder of his creative ability and his deep love of Thailand.
The cafe has great food and drinks and the shop is full of wonderful gifts of the highest quality. It is a really lovely place to visit when you are feeling tired of the noise and crowds of this city. They have a guided tour though the english pronunciaton is suspect.
Jim Thompson Company has a lot of branches that sell a lot of things besides thai silk like antiques, sofa's, Bed, Chairs, etc.
Very Expensive! Theme: Women's ClothesPhone: (662) 216-7368 Fax: (662) 612-37Directions: Located in the center of Bangkok, it is conveniently reached by car, taxi, Tuk tuk, or the Sky Train at National Stadium Station. Jim Thompson House at 6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road, BangkokWebsite: www.jimthompsonhouse.com Other Contact: www.jimthompson.com
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Where Mr. Jim Thompson housed is a very touristic area, and so is the Jim Thompson Factory Sales Outlet store in Bangkok Centre, offering a very wide range of quality souvenirs and accessories for home. But the company credits affected the international market for Thai silk, for queens, princesses, countesses, other royal personalities and moviestars. For now it is solidly positioned with the taste of the middle-aged mamasans.
Mr. Jim Thompson received a world-wide known good reputation, became a tireless promotor of traditional Thai arts and culture. And got into the spheres of mystics and mystery because of his intriguing disappearence. Yet a lot of young and trendy fans found their way to the Jim Thompson's Shops, because of some very nice items.
Famous was his housecoat, made of beautifully weaved silk with a multified colour design. It costed about 10.000 THB, not that cheap though also not that stiff and high-priced ... Unfortunately I can tell you that the beautiful housecoat is out of his collection! So the ones who do has this item, are the lucky ones heeheeh,... snobby you!
A t-shirt by Mr. Jim Thompson is about 5.000 THB Leave a Comment Theme: GiftsDirections: Surawong and several other outlets across BangkokWebsite: %bhttp://members.virtualtourist.com/m/7c3af/160d76/4/
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Jim Thompson is famous for reviving the silk trade & manufacturing in this country. He built an incredible house (which I encourage you to visit & get the tour), and then he went missing while on some adventure. He was a 'horse' (zodiac), and at age 61, he went missing. I found it somewhat "coincidental" during my tour of his house that 'horses' according to the zodiac, have some kind of 'warning' when they reach age 61, so I'll be waiting.
The Thai people are very grateful for him and his efforts, and so they memorialize him by raising money with his products to carry on his wishes, maintain his house and so much more. The products with his name are not cheap, not expensive, and high quality, so anything from this store would make a great gift for the holidays.
Definitely get a silk scarf at this store. Anything silk.
There isn't much haggling you can do at this store. Expect to pay $20-50 US$ for a scarf, depending on how big it is. There are various sizes, so feel free to open it up. Notice how thin the material is, look for well-sewn seams. Theme: GiftsDirections: The J.T. House is on most free maps, near the Colliseum.
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