The former house of a famous and inspiring American entrepreneur Jim Thompson is now a museum. He came to Thailand to work for the American army after World War II. He fell in love with the country, the people, and its art. He started a silk company and gave new life to the Thai silk business, making it famous throughout the world. His disappearance in 1967 still remains a mystery.
His art collection of porcelain, carvings, glassware, images and statues is now on display in his old house which is one of a few traditional Thai houses in central Bangkok.
Silk products under the Jim Thompson brand are available at the museum shop.
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Private tours with start and finish in Bangkok cityBangkok Highlights by local transport
By far our most popular tour – an unforgettable experience where you explore this beautiful city like a local on a private tour by various forms of local transport such as skytrain, water taxi, and the famous tuk tuks. You will see the colorful flower and vegetable market, the impressive reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, the famous Bangkok landmark on the bank of Chao Phraya river at Wat Arun, and a relaxing long-tailed boat tour through the canals of Bangkok. The tour includes freshly prepared Thai lunch. You can select to add one more item, such as Chinatown for a more local experience, the famous Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with the emerald Buddha, massage at Wat Pho temple, or a visit to the Jim Thompson house.
Bangkok Highlights by minivan
An unforgettable experience where you explore this beautiful city in comfort by luxury minivan. This private tour will take you to the colorful flower and vegetable market, the impressive reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, the famous landmark of Bangkok on the bank of Chao Phraya river at Wat Arun, and a relaxing long-tailed boat ride through the canals of Bangkok. The tour also includes freshly prepared Thai lunch. You can select to add one more item, such as Chinatown for a more local experience, the famous Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with the emerald Buddha, massage at Wat Pho temple, or a visit to the Jim Thompson house.
Bangkok Explorer
An alternative tour to explore bustling Bangkok the fun way. This private tour takes you to the city's largest fresh market where seafood is abundant. Next we visit the Jim Thompson House, a Traditional Thai style teak house in a lush green surrounding in the middle of Bangkok. Nearby we will take you to a rarely visited old silk factory that has been producing and selling silk products. Then, a vertical walk up the 344 steps of the Golden Mount to Wat Saket rewards you with a panoramic view of old Bangkok. After a delicious Thai lunch at a nice restaurant, the tour takes you to Wat Traimit to catch a glimpse of an impressive sitting gold Buddha. Our last stop is Chinatown where the streets are always interesting. You can choose to replace Khlong Toey market with a visit to the flower & vegetable market, Wat Arun (temple of dawn), or Wat Pho (reclining Buddha temple).
Floating markets and Bangkok
A private tour for travellers who want to see one of the highlights of Bangkok as well as local life in the nearby provinces. Experience the vibe at a bustling fresh market where sellers rush to fold their shades and pack up their goods to make way for the coming train at Railway Market. If possible we visit Tha Kha floating market, followed by a visit to Damnoen Saduak floating market. A boat tour at one of the floating markets is included. Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch at a good local restaurant. You can select your preferred option for the afternoon, such as a stroll down the streets of Chinatown, the country's most beautiful reclining Buddha image at Wat Pho, the famous Grand Palace with the Emerald Buddha temple, or a visit to the Jim Thompson House.
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For travellers arriving by cruise ship in Khlong Toey or Laem Chabang portBangkok Highlights – Khlong Toey port
This tour starts and finishes at Khlong Toey port in Bangkok. An unforgettable experience where you explore this beautiful city in comfort by luxury minivan. You will see the colorful flower and vegetable market, the impressive reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, the famous landmark of Bangkok on the bank of Chao Phraya river at Wat Arun, and a relaxing long-tailed boat ride through the canals of Bangkok. The tour includes freshly prepared authentic Thai lunch. You can select to add one more item, such as Chinatown for a more local experience, the famous Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with the emerald Buddha, massage at Wat Pho temple, or a visit to the Jim Thompson house.