Jim Thompson's House and Museum
The Home of Thai Silk
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This small museum is well worth a visit and the tour is reasonably priced. A lovely tranquil spot in the middle of a very busy city.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 09 2009
i was there about 2 year ago.that's really fantastic!you should definitly see it.
Reviewed by: mojdeh bahar from on Apr 26 2008
A fantastic experience well worth the visit
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 16 2008
If you go to Bangkok, it is a must to buy beautiful silk fabric and silk items. The fabric is an excellent value for the dollar. The colors are just brilliant.
Reviewed by: JudyG from on Feb 19 2008
What I liked most about Jim Thompson's House was it's authenticity and how calm and tranquil it was there, when a few hundred metres away there was gridlocked traffic and mayhem. You really felt as though you were experiencing the 'real' Thailand from years gone past. The silk shop had some beautiful goods for sale, from affordable to quite expensive. The little alley on the way to this attraction had some very interesting and quaint shops as well. I visited Jim Thompson's House quite a few times when I lived in Bangkok, to capture the serenity of the gardens and the 'feel' of history.
Reviewed by: Carol from on Jul 13 2007
The guided tour is really really interesting, the buildings are beautiful and the gift shop has really nice little things to purchase... the fish there are interesting because they have taken salt fish and weaned them into fresh water fish... they explain why and how..
Reviewed by: Watson FilmS from on Feb 11 2007
The silk shop is the reason to go here. There are many interesting clothes, accessories and decor items. The prices were reasonable considering the high quality.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 17 2007
Amongst the rush and roar of the traffic of Bangkok Jim Thompsons home provides something of a 'Wat' ( temple) like experience. Myself and my daughter jumped off the sky train and saw signs to the silk entrepreneurs home. With great ease we came to the entrance in only a matter of minutes which can be a welcome relief when one has so oft to get lost down a few 'soi's (Thai neighbourhoods) An instant calm decends over you whilst paying your entrance fee which is nominal and children are free. Once assigned to your tour group you have around 20 mins or so before your tour starts. This is ample time to wander around the small and beautiful tropical garden, admire the pristine upkeep of the plants and flowers and soak up the tranquility and release the rush of the city.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 03 2005
You'll get an excellent feel for Thai architecture and design in this well preserved home. It's walking distance from downtown.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 13 2005
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
This is my favourite place to visit in Bangkok. Very interesting, serene and... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
I go here every trip and I go often to Bangkok. It is peace and quiet amongst the chaos of Bangkok. Jim Thompson's... (read more)
The Home of Thai Silk
Back to Jim Thompson's House and Museum
This small museum is well worth a visit and the tour is reasonably priced. A lovely tranquil spot in the middle of a very busy city.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 09 2009
i was there about 2 year ago.that's really fantastic!you should definitly see it.
Reviewed by: mojdeh bahar from on Apr 26 2008
A fantastic experience well worth the visit
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 16 2008
If you go to Bangkok, it is a must to buy beautiful silk fabric and silk items. The fabric is an excellent value for the dollar. The colors are just brilliant.
Reviewed by: JudyG from on Feb 19 2008
What I liked most about Jim Thompson's House was it's authenticity and how calm and tranquil it was there, when a few hundred metres away there was gridlocked traffic and mayhem. You really felt as though you were experiencing the 'real' Thailand from years gone past. The silk shop had some beautiful goods for sale, from affordable to quite expensive. The little alley on the way to this attraction had some very interesting and quaint shops as well. I visited Jim Thompson's House quite a few times when I lived in Bangkok, to capture the serenity of the gardens and the 'feel' of history.
Reviewed by: Carol from on Jul 13 2007
The guided tour is really really interesting, the buildings are beautiful and the gift shop has really nice little things to purchase... the fish there are interesting because they have taken salt fish and weaned them into fresh water fish... they explain why and how..
Reviewed by: Watson FilmS from on Feb 11 2007
The silk shop is the reason to go here. There are many interesting clothes, accessories and decor items. The prices were reasonable considering the high quality.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 17 2007
Amongst the rush and roar of the traffic of Bangkok Jim Thompsons home provides something of a 'Wat' ( temple) like experience. Myself and my daughter jumped off the sky train and saw signs to the silk entrepreneurs home. With great ease we came to the entrance in only a matter of minutes which can be a welcome relief when one has so oft to get lost down a few 'soi's (Thai neighbourhoods) An instant calm decends over you whilst paying your entrance fee which is nominal and children are free. Once assigned to your tour group you have around 20 mins or so before your tour starts. This is ample time to wander around the small and beautiful tropical garden, admire the pristine upkeep of the plants and flowers and soak up the tranquility and release the rush of the city.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 03 2005
You'll get an excellent feel for Thai architecture and design in this well preserved home. It's walking distance from downtown.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 13 2005
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
This is my favourite place to visit in Bangkok. Very interesting, serene and... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
I go here every trip and I go often to Bangkok. It is peace and quiet amongst the chaos of Bangkok. Jim Thompson's... (read more)
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