Top Experiences in Jim Thompson House Museum

The popularity of Thai silk mainly comes from the tireless efforts of James Thompson, a self-made American entrepreneur and founder of the renowned Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company. His legacy continues at his beautiful house, filled with art and antiques.

• Get to know the history of Thai silk in a stunning setting;
• Be mesmerized by the history behind Jim Thompson;
• Enjoy the serene garden settings in downtown Bangkok;
• Be guided by a true Jim Thompson expert;
• Return transfers from and to the hotel are included

Take a personalized tour in and around Bangkok for a unique look at Thai culture and lifestyles. Your personal guide works with you to tailor a full-day itinerary to the city's top attractions, such as the Grand Palace and Floating Market. Explore distinct neighborhoods, browse the shops, and see key sights all in one day.

This tour is a completely private and customizable tour around the Capital city of Thailand where you can tailor your itinerary as per your own interest. You will be provided with transportation & a professional guide who will help you navigate the city and its main attractions. You will get a list of attractions with choices such as temples, observation decks, walking streets, shopping malls, Museums, Parks, Art & culture centers and Monuments. All you need to do is just consult the attractions as per your taste with your guide before boarding to the car and have a wonderful trip.

During this day, you'll have the opportunity to discover the city in all its glory. You'll discover almost all the transportation way that Bangkok offers : walking, ferry boat on the river, skytrain and taxi.

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Our all-inclusive Bangkok day tour will start with you being picked up from your hotel by one of our awesome local tour guides who will be so excited to show you around their home. Plus, all of our guides speak great English, so nothing will be lost in translation!

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9:00 AM – Pick up at hotel
9:30 AM – Visit the beautiful Wat Benchamabophit Temple
10:45 AM – Arrive at Wat Arun Buddhist Temple
11:45 AM – Arrive at Loha Prasat also known as the "Metal Castle"
12:50 PM – Lunch time!
1:45 PM – Experience local markets and culture in Chinatown
2:45 PM – Grab a coffee or tea at a secret Instagrammable cafe
3:45 PM – Walk through the colorful and vibrant Flower Market
4:30 PM – Return back to your hotel
5:00 PM – Arrive back at your hotel

This tour is a completely private and customizable tour around the Capital city of Thailand where you can tailor your itinerary as per your own interest. You will be provided with transportation & a professional guide who will help you navigate the city and its main attractions. You will get a list of attractions with choices such as temples, observation decks, walking streets, shopping malls, Museums, Parks, Art & culture centers and Monuments. All you need to do is just consult the attractions as per your taste with your guide before boarding to the car and have a wonderful trip.

This one day tour includes.....

The itinerary can be found below - should you have any special requests, these can of course be incorporated!

We move on foot, by public transport and a Klong Line ship.

For lunch we go to one of the typical street restaurants in Bangkok's old town with traditional Thai cuisine.

Please allow for the following additional costs for your tour:
All entrance fees: 300 THB / guest
Lunch: (optional)
Transfer cost: around 200 THB/guest
Accident insurance: 100 THB / guest

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Today your private English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel for your free day or hald day to discover Bangkok.
Your guide will be on hand to take you to the places you want to visit. Grand Palais, flower market, khlongs, Khaosan and more... the choice is yours!

* Note that site entrances, transport and meals are not included for the group and the guide

** Transport and meals for the guide to be paid for (not included), in general entrances to tourist sites are free for guides, but not for all sites.

Enjoy this trip to Jim Thompson Museum which is one of the most visiting and interesting place to be visit in Bangkok. You will be picked up from your hotel and drop off the the museum. Driver will pass you the entrance tickets.

The Jim Thompson House in Bangkok is a top thing to do in the city since it showcases traditional Thai home design and decor. Jim Thompson was an American expat and former architect who moved to Thailand and decided to start a textile business. While living in Thailand, he became intrigued by Thai architecture and wanted to build a house that was based on the traditional style of Thai houses. The house that was to become known as the Jim Thompson House became a legend of sorts in Bangkok due to its opulence, attention to traditional detail, art collection, and vast vegetation surrounding the half acre of property in the middle of Bangkok.

Sometimes, it is memorable to do exactly what you want. While it may be possible in our familiar destinations, when we travel overseas, we still desire the same experiences that align with our preferences. Now, we offer a fantastic, private, and fully customizable tour with an experienced guide for you. You choose the destination, and we assist you in creating your itinerary, utilizing public transport or taxis. We tailor your interests to ensure a memorable day during your holiday!

Visit the house of Jim Thomson—founder of the Thai Silk Company—and pay a visit to the magnificent Suan Pakkard Palace. See the Thompson house, which has been transformed into a splendid museum full of Southeast Asian art, and tour Suan Pakkard Palace, the former home of Prince Paripatra.
- Discovery of the life & history of Jim Thomson
- Inspiring architecture & beauty of Jim Thomson's House
- 4 traditional houses at the Historical Suan Pakkard Palace
- Impressive display of royal antiques & collectibles
- Stress-free roundtrip transfer from your Bangkok city hotel

Join this Thai Culture Walking Tour with your personal guide and local transportation (BTS Sky Train, private long-tailed boat, public express boat and the world famous Tuk Tuk 3-wheeled motorcycles).

On your tour, you will see the local fresh market and the Muslim Mosque & Village (wooden houses). Explore the unseen life at the Klongs on a private long-tailed boat ride). You also explore the Old Wat Pho followed by a visit to Golden Buddha and Marble Temple.

You have choice to customize your tour at own.

The tour duration will be 6 to 8 hours, lead by Local English Speaking Tour. Meeting and drop off point will be your hotel lobby at your chosen time slot.

Enjoy your private 2 day tour in the East and West of Bangkok with an expert local Tour guide.

Visit the famous attractions in Bangkok including Grand Palace and famous temples. Explore the market, taste some Thai desserts and drink and learn some Thai cultures as an introduction to Bangkok and Thailand.

Enjoy your private canal tour through the canal of Bangkok by long tail boat as well as experience some public transport such as public boat, bus, city train or taxi meter.

The tour also includes pick up and drop off at hotel in Bangkok and we have option using public or private a/c transport.

Embark on an enriching journey through Bangkok with a knowledgeable local guide, unveiling the city's wonders from landmarks to culinary hotspots. Enjoy a personalized walking tour, tailored to your preferences and schedule, offering an intimate exploration of Bangkok's essence. Let the insights of a seasoned local guide you as you uncover the hidden treasures of Bangkok during your guided walking adventure. Benefit from your guide's familiarity with the area that interests you, ensuring a seamless and insightful experience. See the main tourist sights you want to visit while also discovering lesser-known areas and venues off the beaten path. Additionally, gain valuable advice from your guide about other activities and attractions to explore during your time in the city, ensuring a truly comprehensive and memorable Bangkok experience.

Learn more about Bangkok in the olden days. Walk with us, using Bangkok public transportation to discover more of the hidden spots of this busy city. Try local Thai food that the restaurants have been open for more than half of a century. Do and eat as Bangkokians do!

Help the world go GREEN: Thank you for taking this tour! You are certainly an Environmental friendly person by participating in Bangkok Safari! This tour travels by public transport, reducing the pollution caused by individual transport

Join us as we discover the hidden gems of Bangkok with a local in 3 hours. During the tour, our guide will take you to experience the local life and navigate the neighborhood food as we visit food stalls and small venues beloved by the Thai who live in this district.

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This luxury private tour combines the best of Thailand and Cambodia, including city touring in Bangkok, exploring the Angkor ruins, and cultural touring amongst the beautiful scenery of northern Thailand.

Begin in Siem Reap, Cambodia, to explore incredible Angkor, the wondrous ruins of the ancient Khmer empire. With your private guide, tour the most interesting parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including Angkor Wat, an enormous temple city built as a model of the Hindu universe in stone.

Continue to rural Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. During private touring, visit a revered mountaintop temple and see monks collecting their morning alms. Also explore Chiang Mai's historic temples and wonderful markets.

Next, fly to Bangkok for comprehensive touring of this incredible city. Enjoy a private long-tail boat tour through Bangkok's canals. Visit Bangkok’s most important attractions, Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho and Wat Arun.

This tour is a completely private and customizable tour around the Capital city of Thailand where you can tailor your itinerary as per your own interest. You will be provided with transportation & a professional guide who will help you navigate the city and its main attractions. You will get a list of attractions with choices such as temples, observation decks, walking streets, shopping malls, Museums, Parks, Art & culture centers and Monuments. All you need to do is just consult the attractions as per your taste with your guide before boarding to the car and have a wonderful trip.

Take 4 days to explore Bangkok and the provinces nearby including Kanchanaburi where is an important area for its historical role during World War II and Ayutthaya where is 2nd capital city of Thailand from 1350 to 1767. See the highlights of some of Thailand’s most popular places: the Grand Palace & the Emerald Buddha Temple, the Reclining Buddha Temple, and enjoyable shopping at local markets.

Book this half-day tour to visit classical Thai houses with steep roofs arching upward toward the sky, the two best places in Bangkok are the Jim Thompson House (King of Thai Silk); and Suan Pakkard Palace or "Palace of the Lettuce Garden". Today both of them are museums having huge collection of Thai traditional arts, antiques, paintings, sculptures, and artifacts.

Our Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour will take you to two of the most famous markets in Thailand, all in one day! It’s a day packed full of famous landmarks, traditional culture, mysterious architecture and much much more!

The day will start with a private pickup direct from your hotel by one of our friendly, English-speaking guides who will be your tour guide and entertainer for the day!

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7:30 AM – Pick up at HOTEL_NAME
9:00 AM – Arrive at the legendary Damnoen Sudak Floating Market
9:00 AM – Explore the floating market on a rowboat
10:30 AM – Watch the train go by at the Maeklong Railway Market
11:30 AM – Lunch time!
12:45 PM – Explore the temple in the trees at Wat Bang Kung
2:30 PM – Walk through the belly of the beast at Wat Samphran Dragon Temple
3:30 PM – Return back to your hotel
4:00 PM – Arrive back at your hotel

This one is for the fun-seekers! Explore the lively city of Bangkok at night by Tuk-Tuk and experience all of the most famous spots. This night tour is packed full of culture, delicious food, great photos and a ton of excitement!

The evening will start at a meeting point with one of our friendly, English speaking guides. From there your adventure will begin as you start your drive in one of Thailand's world famous Tuk-Tuks.

This night tour will be fully packed with famous landmarks, vintage architecture, delicious food, and much much more!

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4:00 PM – Meet your guide at Sanam Chai MRT Station Exit 1
4:10 PM – Arrive at the beautifully illuminated Wat Pho
5:00 PM – Marvel at the pure white Wat Prayurawongsawat
5:45 PM – Satisfy your sweet tooth at a Legendary Dessert Spot
6:30 PM – Admire the towering Giant Swing
7:15 PM – Enjoy a local Thai dinner at Mit Ko Yuan
8:00 PM – Walk along the river at Yodpiman River Walk or Flower Market
8:45 PM – Return to the meeting point

Visit the house of Jim Thomson—founder of the Thai Silk Company—and pay a visit to the magnificent Suan Pakkard Palace. See the Thompson house, which has been transformed into a splendid museum full of Southeast Asian art, and tour Suan Pakkard Palace, the former home of Prince Paripatra.
- Discovery of the life & history of Jim Thomson
- Inspiring architecture & beauty of Jim Thomson's House
- 4 traditional houses at the Historical Suan Pakkard Palace
- Impressive display of royal antiques & collectibles
- Stress-free roundtrip transfer from your Bangkok city hotel

If you're looking to experience the best of Bangkok's sightseeing destinations, a tailored tour is the way to go. This type of tour allows you to customize your itinerary and explore the city's hidden gems, as well as its well-known hotspots. From the stunning Grand Palace to the bustling markets of Chinatown, there's no shortage of sights to see in Bangkok. A tailored tour can help you make the most of your time, ensuring that you visit the places that interest you the most. With the help of a knowledgeable guide, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Bangkok's rich culture and history, making for a truly unforgettable experience.

Visit the house of Jim Thomson—founder of the Thai Silk Company—and pay a visit to the magnificent Suan Pakkard Palace. See the Thompson house, which has been transformed into a splendid museum full of Southeast Asian art, and tour Suan Pakkard Palace, the former home of Prince Paripatra.
- Discovery of the life & history of Jim Thomson
- Inspiring architecture & beauty of Jim Thomson's House
- 4 traditional houses at the Historical Suan Pakkard Palace
- Impressive display of royal antiques & collectibles
- Stress-free roundtrip transfer from your Bangkok city hotel

The historic River Kwai is a must-visit on your trip to Thailand! Learn all about the Thai history connected to the river, take a peaceful ride on the river itself, followed by a visit to the most beautiful seven-tiered waterfall, all in one day on our Mystical Waterfall & River Kwai day tour.

This all-inclusive day tour will begin in the morning when you’ll be picked up from your hotel by your own personal driver and tour guide for the day.

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Full Tour Schedule

7:00 AM - Pick up at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)
10:00 AM - Begin your hike up the Seven Tier Mystical Erawan Waterfalls
1:00 PM - Lunch Time!
2:00 PM - Arrive at the WWII built Bridge Over River Kwai
2:30 PM - Take a peaceful Long Tail Boat Ride on the River Kwai
3:00 PM - Arrive at the historic JEATH War Museum
3:30 PM - Depart and head back to your hotel
6:30 PM - Arrive back at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)

Visit the house of Jim Thomson—founder of the Thai Silk Company—and pay a visit to the magnificent Suan Pakkard Palace. See the Thompson house, which has been transformed into a splendid museum full of Southeast Asian art, and tour Suan Pakkard Palace, the former home of Prince Paripatra.
- Discovery of the life & history of Jim Thomson
- Inspiring architecture & beauty of Jim Thomson's House
- 4 traditional houses at the Historical Suan Pakkard Palace
- Impressive display of royal antiques & collectibles
- Stress-free roundtrip transfer from your Bangkok city hotel

Experience the city like a local, using iconic tuk tuks, river boats, and sky train.

Gain a unique Thai perspective of Bangkok as you explore with an English speaking guide.

At your own pace, visit the City of Angels’ most memorable attractions on a comprehensive tour, visiting your choice of sites such as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun.

Stop off in Chinatown or the many atmospheric markets for our famous street food (at your own cost), or head to Golden Mount for the breathtaking views.

This tour is specifically targeted for the Gents and includes a Custom Suit! You get measured on arrival and collect the suit before you leave for home,

This tour is in the tradition of the move "Hangover II" as you embark on a non stop adventure around Bangkok and surrounding areas, get your "Wolf Pack" ready for the adventure of your life!

Why would you try and save a few $ with another tour when this will be the trip of your life! We offer a truly PREMIUM EXPERIENCE (please check tour inclusions)

You can also customise the tour, just speak to your guide on the day. So come and join us for a truly memorable 8 days.

This tour is a completely private and customizable tour around the Capital city of Thailand where you can tailor your itinerary as per your own interest. You will be provided with transportation & a professional guide who will help you navigate the city and its main attractions. You will get a list of attractions with choices such as temples, observation decks, walking streets, shopping malls, Museums, Parks, Art & culture centers and Monuments. All you need to do is just consult the attractions as per your taste with your guide before boarding to the car and have a wonderful trip.

Jim Thompson House in the heart of Bangkok is the former house of American Jim Thompson, turned into a museum. Surrounded by a well kept tropical garden are six teak wooden buildings in traditional Thai architectural style. On display in the houses is a collection of mostly South East Asian art brought together by Jim Thompson. The house is now managed by the James H.W. Thompson Foundation which aims to preserve the house and its art collection.

Jim Thompson revived the Thai silk industry. On display around the house are items used in the production of silk as well as boards with information about the process of silk worm harvesting, spinning and weaving.

Suan Pakkard Palace, the former home of Prince Paripatra. Suan Pakkad Palace or Suan Pakkard Palace is a museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located on Sri Ayutthaya Road, south of the Victory Monument. The museum has Thai antiques on display, including Ban Chiang pottery over 4,000 years old

Visit the house of Jim Thomson—founder of the Thai Silk Company—and pay a visit to the magnificent Suan Pakkard Palace. See the Thompson house, which has been transformed into a splendid museum full of Southeast Asian art, and tour Suan Pakkard Palace, the former home of Prince Paripatra.
- Discovery of the life & history of Jim Thomson
- Inspiring architecture & beauty of Jim Thomson's House
- 4 traditional houses at the Historical Suan Pakkard Palace
- Impressive display of royal antiques & collectibles
- Stress-free roundtrip transfer from your Bangkok city hotel

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