Jim Thompson's House is right by the river, within walking distance from MBK center. Visitors have to pay admission of 100 bahts to get in, but also gets guided tour to show around the house. It is nice of them make it compulsory to get guided tour, as it is more interesting to have the tour guide tell me the history when Mr. Thompson had several traditional Thai houses connected together to simulate a western house, or when he had the walls installed inside out, just because he wanted to see the patterns of the outside wall when he sat in his comfy chairs. You can get some food and drink in the coffee shop, or visit their gift shop to buy some Thai silk. Thai silk merchandise is very expensive in the gift shop though. You can get a much better competitive price from Chatujak market.
2007/09/03
Jim Thompson's House
Jim Thompson's House is right by the river, within walking distance from MBK center. Visitors have to pay admission of 100 bahts to get in, but also gets guided tour to show around the house. It is nice of them make it compulsory to get guided tour, as it is more interesting to have the tour guide tell me the history when Mr. Thompson had several traditional Thai houses connected together to simulate a western house, or when he had the walls installed inside out, just because he wanted to see the patterns of the outside wall when he sat in his comfy chairs. You can get some food and drink in the coffee shop, or visit their gift shop to buy some Thai silk. Thai silk merchandise is very expensive in the gift shop though. You can get a much better competitive price from Chatujak market.
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