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- Japanese
- English
- French
Step into the world of Jim Thompson, the American entrepreneur who revived Thailand’s silk industry and mysteriously disappeared in 1967. At the Jim Thompson House Museum, explore his beautifully preserved teak home, adorned with exquisite art, antiques, and personal treasures that highlight Thai and Southeast Asian culture. The lush tropical garden surrounding the house offers a serene oasis in the heart of Bangkok.
Your visit includes private transfer in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. The house tour is conducted by the museum’s official guides on scheduled rounds. While shared with other visitors, it provides an authentic experience with expert insights. Guided tour are available in English, French, Chinese, and Japanese, so you may choose your preferred language.
Next door, the Jim Thompson Art Center hosts rotating exhibitions, ensuring each visit reveals something new—from thought-provoking installations to showcases of emerging and established artists.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free pickup if your hotel is in downtown Bangkok (i.e. Kao San Road) or along BTS skytrain line: Victory monument, Phraya Thai, Rajchatewi, Pratunam, Siam square, Silom, Chidlom, Ploenjit, Nana, Sukhumvit road (up to Asoke, and Phrom Pong). Most travelers will be pick up from their hotel. Please be ready at the lobby on time. Guests staying in Bangkok outskirt please meet us at BTS National Stadium Exit 1 or pay us additional hotel pickup fee. Thank you.
If your hotel isn’t located in the Bangkok downtown area, we kindly ask you to meet us at BTS National Stadium Exit 1. From there, it is only a short walk to the Jim Thompson House Museum.
Itinerary
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Enjoy a comfortable private transfer from your hotel to the Jim Thompson House Museum. Free pickup is offered if your hotel is in downtown Bangkok (i.e. Siam, Sukhumvit, Khao San Road) or along the BTS Skytrain line: Victory Monument, Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Pratunam, Siam Square, Silom, Chidlom, Ploenchit, Nana, Sukhumvit Road (up to Asoke and Phrom Phong). Most guests will be picked up directly from their hotel. Please be ready at the lobby on time. For hotels in the outskirts of Bangkok, we kindly ask you to meet us at BTS National Stadium Exit 1 or pay an additional pickup fee.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The Jim Thompson Art Center is a modern cultural space that highlights contemporary art and creative dialogue. With exhibitions that change regularly, each visit offers a fresh experience ranging from innovative installations to works by both Thai and international artists. This part of the tour is self-guided, allowing you to take your time and appreciate each piece of art at your own pace.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Visit the Jim Thompson House Museum, a traditional teakwood home that showcases the life and legacy of the American entrepreneur who helped revive Thailand’s silk industry. Explore rooms filled with Asian art, antiques, and personal treasures, all set within a lush tropical garden in the heart of Bangkok. This part of the tour will be led by the museum’s official guide and will follow their scheduled rounds. It may be a shared guided tour, but it ensures an authentic and insightful experience. The guided tour are available in four languages—English, French, Chinese, and Japanese—please feel free to choose the one you prefer.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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At the end of your visit, relax with a private return transfer to your hotel. Guests staying in downtown Bangkok or along the BTS Skytrain line (Victory Monument, Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Pratunam, Siam Square, Silom, Chidlom, Ploenchit, Nana, Sukhumvit up to Asoke and Phrom Phong) will be dropped off directly at their hotel. For travelers staying outside this area, drop-off will be arranged at BTS National Stadium Exit 1 unless an additional fee for hotel drop-off is provided.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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