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Jim Thompson House

6 Soi Kasem San 2, Bangkok, Thailand 10330

Featured Review : Jim Thompson Thai House.Who was Jim Thompson?Jim Thompson was an American entrepreneur born in 1906 in Greenville, Delaware. He attended university and trained as an architect. He volunteered to join the Army and became ...See Full Review

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Jim Thompson House Reviews

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Peace and Tranquility in Bangkok

  • 5 out of 5 stars by garymarsh6 from Gravesend, United Kingdom
  • October 12, 2025
Quote: Jim Thompson Thai House.Who was Jim Thompson?Jim Thompson was an American entrepreneur born in 1906 in Greenville, Delaware. He attended university and trained as an architect. He volunteered to join the Army and became a member of the OSS a... Read the full Jim Thompson House review

From journal Thailand

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The Jim Thompson House

  • 5 out of 5 stars by barbara from Atlanta, Georgia
  • August 15, 2025
Quote: While we visited the Grand Palace, I have to say I enjoyed the tour we had at the Jim Thompson House more. I think this was because it was a much more intimate site with small tour groups, so it didn't feel overwhelming. Instead, I learned a few... Read the full Jim Thompson House review

From journal Balmy Bangkok

The Jim Thompson House is One of the Highlights

  • 4 out of 5 stars by NiceGinna from Evanston, Illinois
  • July 27, 2025
Quote: Jim Thompson, born in Delaware in 1906, was an American OSS operative in WWII who settled in Thailand following the war. He was an architect with an interest in all art. He promoted hand woven Thai silk and gave the craft a world-wide market. He... Read the full Jim Thompson House review

From journal Two Weeks in Thailand

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Jim Thompson's House - Surprisingly Cool!

  • 4 out of 5 stars by bettybetty10 from Dallas, Texas
  • July 8, 2025
Quote: We were not that excited to go to Jim Thompson’s house, but we felt like we should make a stop since we were planning to go to Siam Square. We didn’t really know who he was, and we weren’t sure how interesting his house would be. It was,... Read the full Jim Thompson House review

From journal Hot Hot Hot Bangkok

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Jim Thompson's House

  • 5 out of 5 stars by SeenThat from Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
  • January 20, 2025
Quote: The quick transition from Siam Square – a central commercial quarter – to the quiet alley ending at a narrow, romantic canal contributes to the magic of seeing a wooden hut emerging from a lush tropical garden with lotus ponds at walking distance... Read the full Jim Thompson House review

From journal Bangkok's Attractions

Jim Thompson House

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Miek37 from Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • September 4, 2025
Quote: The Jim Thompson house belong to the late James H.W. Thompson who came to Thailand as an officer in the US force during World War II. When the war ended, he decided to settle in the Kingdom. During his stay, Thompson became interested in traditional... Read the full Jim Thompson House review

From journal Thailand trip

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Jim Thompson’s House

  • 5 out of 5 stars by LenR from Townsville, Queensland, Australia
  • May 2, 2025
Quote: I have been here at least six times and I never tire of the place. It really is something quite special. This was the home of Jim Thompson, an American architect who settled in Thailand after World War II and turned his energy to reinvigorating the... Read the full Jim Thompson House review

From journal Bangkok Sightseeing

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Jim Thompson's House

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Laura Rabbit from Chicago, Illinois
  • June 27, 2025
Quote: This is an urban oasis! A treasure in the middle of Bangkok. What a pleasant escape from the obnoxious rush of city life. Jim Thompson was an American CIA agent who helped make the Thai silk industry what it is today and collected many priceless... Read the full Jim Thompson House review

From journal Jet-lagged in Bangkok... get over it

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Jim Thompson's House & Museum

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Ishtar from Bayside, New York
  • December 14, 2025
Quote: The Jim Thompson story is a compelling one; we had read about him prior to our visit to Bangkok, and the mystery surrounding his disappearance doesn’t seem much of a mystery to me. He lived well and large, owing to the great success of his silk... Read the full Jim Thompson House review

From journal Thailand Ties - Part I

Jim Thompsons House

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Kathy from Northern Va Suburbs of DC, Virginia
  • November 5, 2025
Quote: Jim Thompson was a British 'spy' maybe. He mysteriously disapeared in the jungles of Malaysia in 1945. He started a very successful silk business in Thailand that still operates. His house is very interesting architecture. Worth visiting if you... Read the full Jim Thompson House review

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