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Jim Thomson's House & Suan Pakkard Palace Tour

Bangkok, Thailand

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Jim Thomson's House & Suan Pakkard Palace Tour

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English

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E-Ticket

What To Expect

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

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Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are available nearby. Specialized infant seats are available. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Hotel pick up may be 30-60 minutes prior to tour Start time/Departure time (depending on hotel location).. Ladies must wear a skirt or sarong (no pants or shorts) that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting Suan Pakkard Palace. Men must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting Suan Pakkard Palace.. There are facilities to borrow suitable clothing if required.. At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day.