The Jim Thompson house was the very last thing we squeezed in after three weeks in Asia, and I'm so glad we fit it in. The grounds and home aren't large, you don't need a ton of time. The house tour is guided (about 45 minutes), and it covers part of the gardens too. 200 Baht for the tour, and you don't need reservations. Last stop is the gift shop! Thompson made his name and fortune with silk, so no surprise that there is lots of beautiful Jim Thompson silk for sale. I got a scarf that I absolutely love. There is also a cafe on site, so you can get a little something to eat or something to drink before or after your tour. Neat place, we had fun.

This is a great place to visit and pick up how Thai silk was promoted worldwide through one man’s foresight as well as seeing how he lived in Thailand and his collection of antiques. The visit is 200 baht (£4.20) per person and is great value. An excellent guided tour is given (different times throughout the day for each of 5 languages) which last about 45 minutes and then one is free to wander around - good coffee shop, restaurant and gift shop on site. Very helpful staff helped us get taxi back to hotel.

This was my favorite thing that I did in Thailand! I really did not think this was going to be my thing! The hotel we stayed in was really close and we had a couple of hours to kill so I took my wife. I enjoyed every second!!! The guide was fantastic, her English was perfect, making jokes and conveying information brilliantly. The house was beautiful and it's history is fantastic. It was such a calm and serene experience, my wife and I were there for hours and it seemed like only minutes. So forget going to Muay Thai fights, street food, or what ever you are into. Come and be surprised, relax in the gardens, admire the house.

This place was amazing, so interesting, it was so much better than I expected although I had read that it was worth a visit. We took the water taxi from our hotel and it was a 5 min walk from the taxi stop which is signposted with an arrow pointing towards Jim Thompson house. When you arrive it’s like a peaceful calming place in the heart of Bangkok. The buildings are amazing and the guide who takes you round telling you the history of the buildings and artefacts is really knowledgeable. It’s a very sad story of how Mr Thompson goes missing and has never been found, but amazing how he revived the silk trade in Thailand. Definitely worth a visit, the best thing we did in Bangkok, the Palace is very interesting but this place is much more “real”

The location is in the city center. It is a simple and clear place where you can get a general understanding of the history of Laos and the living rooms of the palace. When visiting the palace’s internal exhibitions, please remember to leave your luggage in the iron cabinet on the left side of the entrance, or go in alternately with your travel companions.

This is a great place, Firstly you have his house made from a collection of ancient Thai houses and full of high quality Thai artifacts. It has a great tropical garden. Then you have the silk shop showing the value of him saving the Thai silk industry, beautiful clothes and textiles. The cafe and restaurant are very good and often near the fishpond or established tropical gardens. Next door is the art gallery showing mainly Thai art

Serene retreat amidst the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, showcasing the remarkable collection of art and antiques amassed by the American silk entrepreneur. Explore the traditional Thai teakwood buildings, lush gardens, and insightful exhibits that tell the story of Thompson's legacy and love for Thai craftsmanship. A hidden gem in the heart of the city.

Don't miss this house! It's easy to get to on the skytrain, only about 2 mins walk from the national stadium stop. You have to join a guided tour, they'll tell you the time of the next one in your language when you buy your ticket. It's both beautiful and fascinating. Don't miss the arts centre down the lane too, they have really interesting exhibitions and there's a cafe there with more choice and cheaper than the one at the house ;-)

This house and its owner are amazing. I knew nothing about Jim Thompson but left, after our guided tour with a real feel for him and what he was about. The house is simply beautiful. Full ifvglorious items many of which have a story to them. The textiles are out of this world and the garden very relaxing.bthe whole museum is beautifully presented and looked after. A real gem.

Don’t miss a visit to Jim’s house. Guided tour which takes about 45 mins about his life of moving teak houses and his silk business. Cafe on site or a restaurant if required. Then a large gift shop.