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Jim Thompson's House, Bangkok

An unique feature at the heart of the city... - Bangkok
An unique feature at the heart of the city...
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Rama I Road, Pathumwan District
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Jim Thompson's House: Jungle Landscape @ Jim's
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    • ukirsari
  • By ukirsari on September 10, 2003
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    • Jim Thompson House from Klong by ukirsari - Bangkok
    Jim Thompson House from Klong
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    Exploring the beautiful garden of Jim Thompson House which collecting so many tropical trees, flowering and non-flowering plants and see the nice views of the backyard nearby the klong.

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  • Directions: BTS station National Stadium
  • Website: http://www.jimthompsonhouse.org
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    Jim Thompson's House: Jim Thompson House
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    • ukirsari
  • Updated By ukirsari on September 10, 2003
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    • Right side of Jim Thompson House by ukirsari - Bangkok
    Right side of Jim
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    by ukirsari
    Exploring the house of ex-CIA agent which had interest in Thai silk and Asia cultures. His absence (or in other word "missing") after having lunch at Cameron Highland, Malaysia still a mystery nowadays! Then the story of James Harrison Wilson Thompson a.k.a Jim Thompson became a legend.
    Entrance fee: 100 Baht

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  • Directions: BTS station National Stadium
  • Website: http://www.jimthompsonhouse.org
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    Jim Thompson's House: Exploring Jim's Collection
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  • Updated By ukirsari on September 10, 2003
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    • Jim's Collection by ukirsari - Bangkok
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    by ukirsari
    It's prohibited to take pictures at the main building also upstairs. But taking at both the left and right sides in the first floor is allowed. Here I feel in an unique Asia museum! Nice place, enjoyable and I forgot the time just passing by :)

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  • Directions: BTS station National Stadium
  • Website: http://www.jimthompsonhouse.org
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    Jim Thompson's House: Jim Thompson Cafe
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  • By syllybabe on September 1, 2003
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    • Jim Thompson's House - Bangkok
    by syllybabe
    Note the house behind us that's elevated a full story so as to avoid flooding when the Chao Phraya river overflows during the rainy season.

    They serve yummy ice cream at the coffee shop. Try the durian ice cream even if you don't like the smell of the fruit. Its creamy taste might entice you to eat the fruit.

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    Jim Thompson's House: Jim Thompson House
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  • Updated By syllybabe on September 1, 2003
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    • Jim Thompson's House - Bangkok
    by syllybabe
    Tish booked us for a tour with VT's travelagent4thailand (Winston) who happens to be the same travel agent she uses in Bangkok. When asked to choose where we wanted to go, Toots and I chose the Jim Thompson House. His reason for choosing it; the element of mystery when I mentioned that Jim Thompson was involved in US military intelligence and that he disappeared during a visit to the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia...my reason; nothing as exciting... I just missed this on my first trip.

    Jim Thompson was an American who moved to Bangkok and revived the long-neglected silk weaving industry. Until today, the Jim Thompson label is known for high quality Thai silk garments.

    The houses in the complex are a combination of 6 teak buildings that strictly adhere to traditional Thai architecture. His eye for detail and his background as an architect makes this house truly authentic.

    Lush gardens surround the house and the main entrance to the living room from where the boats dock is my favorite part for its open concept that is truly welcoming.

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  • Directions: Take the BTS to the National Stadium. It's on a small street as soon as you get down from the exit.
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    Jim Thompson's House: Jim Thompsons house is superb!
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  • Updated By kimmo_v on August 18, 2003
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    • the mainhouse - Bangkok
    the mainhouse
    by kimmo_v
    There are six teak buildings which represents the best traditional thai architecture. Most of the houses are at least 200 years old, and those are brought from different places around Thailand, for example Ayutthaya.
    There is superb art collection, including statues, pots, doors, carvings etc.

    The history of J.Thompson is like from the spy books. Ex-cia agent, that spend many years during WW-2 in Bangkok. After the war he decided to stay there to do some business with silk-products. He get european fashion houses get to known with silk, and made a fortune with that.
    In 1967 he went to Malaysia, Cameron Highlands, and disappeared under some weird circumstances. There were rumours about KGB-agents assasin and stuff like that.
    Body never found.

    Open daily 09.00-17.00.
    Dont miss this spectacular place.

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  • Directions: 6 soi Kasemsan 2
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    Jim Thompson's House: Authentic Thai Residential Architecture
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  • Updated By sailor_p on February 20, 2006
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    • An unique feature at the heart of the city... - Bangkok
    An unique feature at the heart
    of the city...
    by sailor_p
    Jim Thomson's House is a distinctive feature in the heart of the city. It it a great spot for tourists who like to explore southeast asian art. The unique residential architecture is located at the end of a small lane, quietly tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Do note that this place is quite a long walk from the nearest BTS Station (National Stadium). As the name goes, the house belonged to Jim Thomson, a strong promoter of traditional Thai arts and culture. He disappeared suddenly from Cameron Highlands, Malaysia in 1967 and was never found till today.

    Tours are conducted at the Jim Thomson's House at 100 baht per person. However, on my arrival, the tours were temporarily stopped because the place was closed for the visit by the French King. Awwhh.... imagine I walked all the way in and I can't get to explore the place!

    Well, as a reward, I visited the Jim Thomson boutique and got myself a little silk bag!

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  • Phone: 022167368
  • Directions: The nearest BTS station is National Stadium. Follow the signage to exit at the station and do expect to walk a fair bit before you see another signage to indicate which lane to turn in. Have fun walking!
  • Website: www.jimthompsonhouse.org
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    Jim Thompson's House: Peaceful place in the city
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  • Updated By trisanna on April 20, 2005
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    • the lovely gardens at Jim Thompson's house - Bangkok
    the lovely gardens at Jim
    Thompson's house
    by trisanna
    When you go to Bankgok, you will hear the name Jim Thompson all over the city. Jim Thompson was one of Bangkok's favorite expats. An American, who came to Thailand in the 1950's. Supposedly CIA. Anyway, he loved Thailand and their culture. He helped revitalize the Thai silk industry. He was killed mysteriously in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia in 1967.

    His house is one of the best sites in Bangkok. Made up of several antique homes-they are filled with stunning antiques. There is a nice cafe there-where you can take a drink or light meal by the pond overlooking the house. You must go on a short guided tour through the house. Afterwards, you can walk around the small gardens and take photos looking inside the house. The house is open to the outside. Great gift shop.

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  • Directions: BTS National Stadium
  • Website: www.jimthompsonhouse.com
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    Jim Thompson's House: Jim's Garden
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  • By jicki on January 9, 2005
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    • Jim's Garden - Bangkok
    Jim's Garden
    by jicki
    The gardens are planted with common and rare tropical plants with combinations of both potted and plant beds. Brick walks wind throughout the garden and making Jim Thompson's House feel as if totally out of busy town.

    Jim Thompson's House is exactly in the middle of the Bangkok City.

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    Jim Thompson's House: Jim Thompson's House
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  • By SumTingWong on April 19, 2003
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    • Bangkok sceen (I had no picts from Jim Thompson's) - Bangkok
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    by SumTingWong
    The famous Jim Thompson's house is now a museum! If you are still wondering who Jim Thompson was, well he was the man responsible for starting the Thai silk company and manufacturing. His house has many old artifacts from old siam and is an interesting place to visit. Jim Thompson mysteriously disappeared in Malaysia's Cameron Highlands quite some years ago and was never heard of since. There are guided tours at the house in English, Thai, Japanese, and I think Spanish and French. The enterence cost is cheap, if I'm recalling correctly it was somewhere from 40-150 baht.

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