Museums · Bangkok
Jim Thompson House
บ้านจิมทอมป์สัน
Six traditional teak houses joined into a legendary estate.
Address
6 Soi Kasem San 2, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Pathum Wan
About
Built by the American silk entrepreneur who revived the Thai silk industry, then famously vanished in the Malaysian jungle in 1967. The house is now a museum of his Asian art collection; the grounds include a silk café and boutique.
Best time to visit
Late morning after a temple hop
Tips
Guided tour only (no solo wander). Cameras allowed outside, not inside. Combine with a visit to BACC across the canal.
Nearest transit
- National Stadium
- Ratchathewi
- Siam
Tags
- Teak
- Silk
- Quiet