Jim Thomson’s House & Vimanmek Palace

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• Pick-up and drop-off from central Bangkok hotels
• Air-conditioned coach transportation
• Entrance to Jim Thomson’s House and Vimanmek Palace
• Services of an English-speaking guide

Those that love architecture and buildings or are interested in local culture will be fascinated by the Jim Thompson house and the Vimanmek Palace, two of the finest Thai residences to be found in Thailand today. The Jim Thompson House is the former home of James H.W. Thompson, a self-made American entrepreneur who returned to live in Bangkok after the Second World War. He was the founder of the world renowned Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company which put the Thai silk industry on the global stage. Since his mysterious disappearance in Malaysia in 1967, his remarkable house - renowned as the ‘talk of the town’ and the ‘city’s most celebrated social centre’ - has been preserved as a museum and contains a fabulous collection of paintings and Asian artefacts. The beautiful teak structure building consists of a complex of six beautifully refurbished traditional Thai-style houses and showcases his passion for Thai arts and culture. 

Continue to amazing Vimanmek Palace, the largest teakwood building in the world. The former home of King Rama V, the palace fell into disuse until it was restored in the 1980s and today it is a fascinating museum reflecting the Thai heritage from the dramatic reign of King Rama V. Once inside the 3 story, L-shaped palace the regal opulence is evident as you browse through its 81 rooms, many of which house priceless Thai antiques and opulent collections.

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