Jim Thompson's House and Suan Pakkard Palace Tour: Explore Thai Silk History and Royal Antiques
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Discover the fascinating life and history of Jim Thompson, explore the inspiring architecture of his house, and visit the Suan Pakkard Palace to see impressive royal antiques. Enjoy a stress-free roundtrip transfer from your Bangkok city hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bangkok - Starting point
  • Jim Thompson House - Jim Thompson’s House, one of the best preserved traditional Thai houses in Bangkok city. Jim Thompson, an American, a former member of the US Office of Strategic Services came to Thailand during the World War II. Then continue to visit Suan Pakkad Palace, used to be the residence of Princess Chumbhotpong Paripatra of Nagor Svarga, one of Thailand’s leading art collector. There is a complex of five traditional Thai House, overlooking a beautifully kept garden.
  • Suan Pakkad Palace Museum - The Suan Pakkad Palace Museum was the former palace of Prince Chumbhot and his wife Mom Rajawongse Pantip. The Palace was converted to a museum in 1952 under the management of the Chumbhot-Pantip Foundation.
What's Included
  • All admission fees as mentioned in the program
  • English speaking licensed guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
What's Not Included
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Tips or Gratuities to guide and driver
Additional Information

Visit the house of Jim Thomson ounder of the Thai Silk Company
d 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
  • Please wait at Hotel Lobby 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start.
  • Please note the activity time can be affected by several factors including weather, equipment maintenance or safety protocols.
  • 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.
Location
Thailand Travel Agency by Sun Leisure World
Thanon Witthayu
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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