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
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply.. Transfers are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. . Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.. We regret that we are unable to provide pick-up and drop-off transfer services from and to apartment complexes, local guest houses or private apartments. We advise you kindly to head on your own arrangement to the nearest hotel inside the downtown Bangkok area.. To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable. . We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour. . Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this. . There will be ample time for customers to spend time on their own to admire the sites at their own pace or browse along the shops for souvenirs. When additional time needs to be allocated for more time at leisure or shopping, this can be discussed with the guide on spot. . It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request. . In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions. . Guides are not permitted into the house for guiding purposes; the management of Jim Thompson’s House of Silk only allows in-house guides to conduct tours.
Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Bangkok hotels. Transfer outside these areas, supplements apply.