Jim Thompson House Tours and Tickets

Discover Bangkok via its public transportation system as you travel with a guide throughout the city by skytrain, 'tuk-tuk' (motorized rickshaw), public boat and shuttle boat "” and on foot. You'll make stops at Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and the Jim Thompson House, and float down the Chao Phraya River and one of its "˜klongs' (canals). Opt for an additional early morning stroll in Lumpini Park on this small-group tour, limited to 10 people to ensure personalized attention.

Explore a stunning example of traditional Thai architecture with a half-day tour of Jim Thompson’s historic Bangkok home. Learn how the American businessman helped bring Thai silks to a worldwide audience, then browse Thompson’s remarkable collection of art from around Asia. Visit the six homes that make up the complex, and see examples of teak construction from around the country. Enjoy time away from Bangkok’s bustling streets in the property’s lush, jungle-like gardens as you hear about Thompson’s intriguing life and mysterious disappearance.

American entrepreneur Jim Thompson worked to bring Thai silk to the world, then filled his historic Bangkok home with a peerless collection of antiques, pottery, silk, and curiosities. Hear the story of his life and mysterious death on a guided, 3-hour tour of the Jim Thompson house, with round-trip transport from downtown Bangkok hotels and entrance fees included.