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Jim Thompson's House & Suan Pakkard Palace: Cultural and Historical Tour from Bangkok

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Bangkok

Discover the fascinating life and history of Jim Thompson, explore the inspiring architecture of his house, and visit the historical Suan Pakkard Palace on this cultural and historical tour from Bangkok. Marvel at the impressive display of royal antiques and enjoy a stress-free roundtrip transfer from your hotel.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Bangkok - Itinerary :

Duration : 08:30 hrs - 12:30 hrs

08:30 : Meet your private English-speaking guide in the hotel’s lobby or meeting point

Jim Thompson House - Visit Jim Thompson’s Thai House. This remarkable Thai style house is named after the man who created it from several exceptional examples of traditional Thai domestic architecture. Jim Thompson came to Thailand at the end of World War II. He became famous for reviving the Thai silk industry before disappearing under mysterious circumstances somewhere in Malaysia. Now a museum, Jim Thompson?s Thai House contains connoisseur collections of Asian artifacts and antiques.
Suan Pakkad Palace Museum - 11:00 : Continue to visit Suan Pakkad used to be the residence of Princess Chumbhotpong Paripatra of Nagor Svarga, one of Thailand’s leading art collector. There is a complex of five traditional Thai House, overlooking a beautifully keep garden. They house a large collection of Asia art and antiques.

12:30 : Transfer back to your hotel.

What's Included

All admission fees as mentioned in the program
English speaking licensed guide
Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver

What's Not Included

Items of a personal nature
Tips or Gratuities to guide and driver

Additional Information

Explore the abode of Jim Thomson—the man behind the Thai Silk Company—and take a trip to the grand Suan Pakkard Palace. Step into the Thomson house, now a stunning museum housing Southeast Asian art, and meander around Suan Pakkard Palace, once the residence of Prince Paripatra.