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

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

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.

11:00 : A visit to the National Museum reveals the history of Thailand And how people lived during the different periods. It gives you a view through the windows of the past. The National Museum, located on the opposite side of Sanam Luang to The Grand Palace, was established in 1887 by King Rama V. The foundation collection was previously stored at The Grand Palace. The original building was formerly the palace of a vice-ruler. 12:30 : Transfer back to your hotel.

• 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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• All admission fees as mentioned in the program
• English speaking licensed guide

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

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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) Please note that Suan Pakkad Palace is closed temporarily, we will change this attraction with National Museum of Bangkok.

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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 4.7 Stars based on 7 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.