• Jim Thompson House - This lush compound was once the residence of the renowned American silk entrepreneur and art collector, Jim Thompson. Born in Delaware in 1906, Thompson briefly worked with the Office of Strategic Services (the precursor to the CIA) in Thailand during WWII. After the war, he settled in Bangkok, where the handmade silk of his neighbors captured his attention and entrepreneurial spirit. He sent samples to fashion houses in Milan, London, and Paris, gradually establishing a loyal global clientele.
• Jim Thompson Surawong Road - Jim Thompson House - This charming garden-enclosed compound on the bank of the Saen Saeb Canal might have remained unnoticed if not for the legacy of Jim Thompson, a middle-aged American. His exquisite residential enclave, consisting of six traditional Thai teakwood houses relocated from Ayutthaya and Bangkok’s Ban Krua community, reflects Jim Thompson’s 30-year passion for Southeast Asian art and cultural heritage.
• Suan Pakkad Palace Museum - Suan Pakkad Palace offers glimpses of a Thailand that many thought had disappeared from Bangkok. Its name, meaning ‘cabbage patch,’ refers to its past when the land was just that. Today, it is a beautifully maintained tropical garden with tranquil ponds surrounding eight traditional Thai houses, each filled with fine arts, antiques, and curiosities belonging to Prince and Princess Chumbhot.

• Entrance Fees Included
• Expert Local Guide
• Hotel Pickup & Drop-off (Selected Hotels Only)

• Beverages, bottled water, snacks
• Gratuities (Optional)

The Jim Thompson House, a museum once the residence of American Jim Thompson, is nestled in the center of Bangkok. This museum comprises six traditionally designed Thai homes made of teak wood, encircled by a beautifully-maintained lush garden. The museum showcases an array of predominantly Southeast Asian art that Jim Thompson amassed. The James H.W. Thompson Foundation presently supervises the house, with a commitment to maintaining the structure and its array of art pieces.

Jim Thompson is credited with rejuvenating the Thai silk trade. The house displays various silk production tools and informative boards detailing the process of silk worm cultivation, spinning, and weaving.

The Suan Pakkard Palace, once the dwelling of Prince Paripatra, now serves as a museum in Bangkok, Thailand. Situated on Sri Ayutthaya Road, to the south of the Victory Monument, displays a variety of Thai ancient artworks, including the over 4,000-year-old Ban Chiang pottery.

• Hotel pick up may be 30-60 minutes prior to tour Start time/Departure time (depending on hotel location).
• Ladies must wear a skirt or sarong (no pants or shorts) that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting Suan Pakkard Palace
• Men must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting Suan Pakkard Palace.
• There are facilities to borrow suitable clothing if required.
• At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.