The Jim Thompson House

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Traditional Thai Houses Shop for Thai silks, souvenirs and other products.   For further information please visit : Web site   http://www.jimthompson.com          and    http://www.jimthompsonhouse.com                 (Bangkoksite Digital Photos taken on July 16, 2004)

The Jim Thompson's House is one of the best preserved traditional Thai house in Bangkok city. It is located alongside Saen Saeb canal on Soi Kasem San 2, off Rama I Road and can be easily accessed. The opening hours are 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. daily except Sunday. Jim Thompson, an American, a former member of the US Office of Strategic Services (OSS), came to Thailand during the World War II. He revived the flagging silk weaving industry later at the end of the war. Jim Thompson disappeared under mysterious circumstances in the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia in 1967. In the Jim Thompson House compound visitors will be guided to see many interesting collection of antiques and artworks from all over Southeast Asian region.      The entrance to Jim Thompson's House.    A small restaurant/coffe shop by the pond.   Several books about Jim Thompson, Jim Thompson's House, etc. are available at the Jim thompson's shop.

Since : July 16, 2004