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Jim Thompson came to Bangkok as an American intelligence officer after WWII and set about building the country's silk industry. Through him, new techniques and silk worms are introduced that produced higher yields. Evetually, Thompson hit it big, bought 6 teak houses over 100 years old and combined them to make an estate. As a lover of Thai art, he filled his home with valuable pieces. The man mysteriously disappeared in Malaysia's Cameron Highlands in the 60s.
I had a wonderful time here, it's like an oasis of calm and peace in the madness of traffic and tuk-tuk and super pussy in Patpong. Phew. Entrance fee is 100 Baht. You can only go in once they have enough people to go in a group, with a guide of couse, if only I understand what my guide was saying, with her unique Thai-English accent. No photos allowed in the house. Also, there is a nice restaurant by a pond with a lot of fishes and a souvenier shop for you to splurge on silk products. Man, they are expensive! Leave a Comment Directions: National Stadium or Siam Skytrain station
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Jim Thompson is an impressive and eccentric figure. He was an OSS operative (the precursor to the CIA). And he decided, after his stint in Southeast Asia during and after WWII, that he liked Bangkok so much that he would stay, leaving behind a wife (who was a model) in America, because she would not come with him. He proceeded to initiate an exporting business (Thai silk). After making money from this business, he constructed the house that still stands largely in its original form today for tourists to enjoy. It is a brilliant fusion of western and eastern architecture and art. And it is at the dinner table of this house that Thompson, an intriguing extrovert to say the least, entertained many dignitaries from east and west, and in so doing absorbed many insights that allowed him to live abundantly in Bangkok until his mysterious death at the age of 61 in 1967. Leave a Comment Directions: National Stadium or Siam Skytrain station
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Jim Thompson was an American born in 1906 who was practicing architect prior to World War II. He came in Asia as the US army to help restore Thailands full freedom.
After the war he decided to live in Thailand permanently.
Now on his name there is a store, house and museum in one. Leave a Comment Directions: Open everyday from 9am - 5pm.
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Jim Thompson was an American entrepreneur. He brought this traditional Thai house to Bangkok where he lived for a while before disappearing without a trace in 1967 whilst visiting the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia.
The house is built of teak and contains many of the treasures Jim Thompson collected. There is a small garden with the house where you will see the traditional spirit house.
There is also the Jim Thompson shop here where you can buy silks, clothes, pictures and other souvenirs. Leave a Comment
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Jim Thompson was an expatriate American who fell in love with Thailand and its culture while there during WW II and decided to stay there. He also brought back the Thai silk industry and made a fortune in the process. He disappeared in 1967 and no trace has ever been found of him.
He built this house in 1959. It is a beautiful traditional Thai house with teak floors and cool, shady gardens but also a few of the Western conveniences he was used to.
It's a relatively quiet place in the bustling city and a good place to play "if I had the money, I'd do this...". Leave a Comment Directions: Downtown
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Jim Thompson was born in 1906, a self-made American entrepreneur who was the founder of the world renowned Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company.
For his contribution to the development of the Thai Silk industry, Jim Thompson was awarded the Order of the White Elephant, a decoration bestowed upon foreigners for having rendered exceptional service to Thailand. Thompson's success story in Thailand has become one of the most popular postwar legends of Asia.
In 1967, Jim Thompson went on holiday with friends to the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. There he set out for a walk in the surrounding jungle but never returned. Thus began the Jim Thompson legend.
A visit to this place is a must. This place is just amazing. I just couldn't get over the fact that the house was made out of wood, but was put together like a jigsaw puzzle, it doesn't have one nail in it! A great way to learn some history of the Thai Silk & a great way to grab some silk items from the gift store.
Admission : Adult - 100 baht, Students - 50 baht
Opening Hours : 9:00am to 5:00pm everyday with the last Guided Tour at 4:30 Phone: (662) 216-7368Directions: Located in the center of Bangkok, it is conveniently reached by car, taxi, Tuk tuk, or the Sky Train (Bangkok Transit System). Get off at the National Stadium or Siam Skytrain station.Website: www.jimthompsonhouse.com
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Jim Thompson's house makes for a good excursion. This dwelling combines six teak buildings which represent the best of traditional Thai architecture. Most of the houses are 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. He adhered to the customs of the early builders in most respects. The houses are elevated a full story above the ground and the roof tiles were fired in Ayutthaya employing a design common centuries ago. The red paint on the outside walls is a preservative commonly found on many old Thai buildings. The chandeliers were came from 18th and 19th century Bangkok palaces.
Jim Thompson was an American who 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. While in Thailand, Jim Thompson, and he devoted himself to reviving the craft of hand-weaving silk. He contributed greatly to the industry's growth and to the worldwide recognition of Thai silk. His dwelling showed a great love of Thai culture. Thompson disappeared after going on a walk in the Cameron Highlands in Pahang, Malaysia, on March 27, 1967. He was never found, and there are many theories for his disappearance.
The hours of admission are 09:00am to 5:00pm everyday. In order to see the house you must go on a guided tour with the last one at 4:30pm. It costs 100 baht (2006). Leave a Comment
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Jim,an american settled in Thailand at the end od 2nd world war.He is an architect by profession and used to work as a CIA operative.He disappeared without a trace in Camerons Highland,Malaysia in 1962.That year was the yr. of the Horse ,notably Jim was born in the yr of the horse.The Chinese cycle is 12 years with each year depicted by an animal.During the year that concur with yr birth animal you have to be very careful as it is not auspicious.Tread with Caution!!!!That may explains the mysterious disappearance.
He contributed to the revival of Thai's Silk Industry.Using motiffs (inspired by his love for Chinese pottery), for creation of designs on silk ties,scarfs...
In rememberance of his contributions,His residence was preserved together with his rich collection of Asian art,antiques,potteries n paintings as a public museum under the sponsor of a Thai princess.His collections and house decor reflected his acumen for the finer things of life.
The Thai house (main hall) flanked by 2 side wings(1 for dinning n the other wing for sleeping quarters are tastefully furnished ,simple n yet cultured.
The Thai garden shrine to ward off evil spirits is located on the north east corner so that no shadows will fall on it.Open 9 am to 4.30,admission B100(30mins guided tour) Directions: Opposite National Stadium Skytrain station at the end of Soi Kasem soi 2
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Open Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00. The former home of Jim Thompson ; the mand who revitalized the Tahi silk industry after WWII, is located at Soi Kasemsan 2, off Rama I Road opposite the National Stadium. In 1967 he disappeared in Cameron Highlands of Malaysia under mysterious circumstances. now preserved as a private museum, the Thompson's house is an excellent example of traditional Thai domestic architecture while indside is displayed Thompson's impressive collection of oriental anitiques. What an impressive house !
I think you won't miss it when you travel Bangkok ! Leave a Comment
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Superb typical Thai house owned by Jim Thompson!
You can't take pictures in the house, only outside, so I bought postal cards that I still have to scan. I'll put them later in the travelogue dedicated to this visit. Leave a Comment Directions: Located in the center of Bangkok, it is conveniently reached by car, taxi, Tuk tuk, or the Sky Train (Bangkok Transit System).Website: http://www.jimthompsonhouse.com/
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