Jim Thompson’s House and National Museum Bangkok (Phranakorn)

Why choose this Bangkok tour ?

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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What makes Jim Thompson’s House and National Museum Bangkok (Phranakorn) a unique experience ?

Itinerary :

Duration : 08:30 hrs – 12:30 hrs

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

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.

The Wang Na historical sites (Archaeological sites, historic buildings inside the museum ) – Exquisite architecture of Rattanakosin such as; Bhutthaisawan Throne Hall formed the front part of Boworn Sathan Mongkhon Palace, the enshrine house of Phra Buddha Si Hing Buddha image, the Red House, Sala Longsong Pavillion, Mangkhala Phisek Pavilion, Patihantasanai Pavillion, Issaretracha Nusorn Hall, the Throne hall of Somdej Phra Pinkhlao (King Rama V), Issaretracha Nusorn Hall, Funeral Royal Chariot Hall, and Ho kaew joss house.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We are SHA Plus certified. ​ A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
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Jim Thompson’s House and National Museum Bangkok (Phranakorn) Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

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

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

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Special Instructions:

    Please wait at Hotel Lobby or Meeting Point 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start.

    Please call hotline number at least 24 hours before to confirm your pick up point

    Hotline number : +66 81 440 9926 (Daily : 7:00am – 9:00pm)

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  • This Tour is Provided by Sunleisure World.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Bangkok.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.