4Jim Thompson House
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"Little Patricia tells a story, Jim Thompson's gallery, Reveals Thai Silk Industry. Where to be, where could she be? She said -- I wanna go to Jim Thompson Museum, Hopefully, I mu-see you-m soon." One of the most interesting ventures I came accross as a history nazzi was the time I learned about the Silk Road. It embodies human history and the rise of cultural trade. It was the beginning of economic transformation between different civilizations. But more than that, silk road narrates not just triumph, but the fiascos and decline of some civilizations and cultures that is weaved within the history. Hence, reminiscing this leads me to my wanderlust to explore Jim Thompson's House and Museum. Thailand is a home for silk industry. Not many may have known, but Thailand boasts a culture that is intricate with the use of Thai silk in weaving. History speaks that there is an endless cultural contact in Thailand because they produce quality silk -- that even Chinese silk became better because of their influence through the Thai Silk Road. From the past centuries, the image of Thailand represents silk textiles that unfolds the identity of their ethnic communities and meticulous cultural art. However, the past also leaves a residue of its sorrows as a home for silk industry. In the 1950's Thailand experienced a cultural decline from their Thai Silk Industry. The country was at the edge of losing their roots. But, because of Jim Thompson, who found his ways to innovate, Thai Silk Industry rose again. From hand weavings, Thompson helped in upgrading looms and machines. If not because of him, the valuable culture of the Thai ethnic communities and the rest of the country might have just died. And if there's one hidden treasure to unfold, that is to have a first-hand experience of how Thompson combined history and contemporary designs which extends to Thailand's success. Thus, visiting Jim Thompson's House and Museum is like digging a treasure untold while getting to know Jim Thompson well as the "Thai Silk King". Getting there would also meam a free-ride to Thailand's roller coaster of Silk Industry - from its fiascos to triumphs. All the more, tourists can enjoy the architectural design of each houses built with in the range of the museum. That's why, Jim Thompson House and Museum, mu-SEE YOU-m soon!
6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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I need to put this on the Bangkok list. I read it a well worth a visit to see such a vast ancient collection of extraordinary pieces of art, historical Buddhist statues and traditional paintings of cloth, wood, paper, and porcelain from China from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Another piece of history that is worth visiting. This museum is a tribute to Jim Thompson, who came to Thailand and started a textile business to promote Thai silk.
Jim Thompson was an American businessman and former spy that helped revive the forlorn Thai silk industry on the heels of World War II. Right after his mysterious disappearance, his house was repurposed as a museum to showcase Thompson's vast collection of paintings, ceramics, and woven masterpieces. Get a deeper appreciation for the beauty Southeast Asia has to offer through the sprawling artworks across the compound.
reliving the past at jim thompson house. I’ve really been captivated by his story and the mystery surrounding his disappearance
In Thailand, nobody doesn't know Jim Thompson. He was an architect from the United States who was the most famous foreigner in Thailand. He became popular because of his success in reviving the Thai Silk in the 1950-1960s. We can tour around the house to enjoy Thompson’s collection of Asian antiques and Thai silk.
“The Jim Thompson’s House” This is the museum of Thailand. According to my source, Jim Thompson was a late former businessmen who spent his 30 years to rebuild the Thai Silk in 1950s. I love going in a museum to know how Thailand was, years ago. 👍🏻 and how it became like this ❤️
There aren’t many traditional teak houses left in Bangkok. Enjoy the preserved architecture of Thailand’s favorite expat and savior of the Thai silk industry, Jim Thompson.
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Comments (54)
@yammybee its a museum too!!
@pdextertcelso yes daddd
will forever be your jim buddy
@cindy.tbcn Also weaving!!!
@santizamra wowers hahahs awow
first-hand experiences are the best
Perfect travel itinerary
@jdvivas yes, need namin photographer friend hahahahahahaha
beautiful
@patricia.celso @bslnoeh_ yan yan! gusto ko yan!!
Wowwowowow!!
Thai Silk Industry is well known in Asia! Good to know that you want to add this on your itinerary.
@josephlaurel oh yeah. Surprising nga raw.
Read a book abt this, and his disappearance is skeptical
@bslnoeh_ museum date with the barkada next time
@notyourkieferravena lets catch up soon!
Our resident museum girl!!!
I love the nature there too!
tagal na natin di nagkita. Mu-SEE YOU-m soon din hahaha
You can never buy an experience. This will perfectly guide you to your passion.
@rafainow TAYO BUDDIES
@carrzy everything is interesting about Thailand.
@rafainow YES!!!!!!
BET! CAN I BE YOUR JIM BUDDY TOO?
Interesting Silk Industry story 😯
Beautiful house
This is a great house turned to museum
Travelling + Learning = 👌👌👌
Patricia Approves 💯
I like your write-up
@kathcelsobelmonte heard about it too. LEMI unfold it in Bangkok???
Read about Jim Thompson. He suddenly disappeared daw? maybe check his life story too there. 🤔
@pdextertcelso ♥️♥️♥️
so great!
💓💓💓
💯💯💯
@leannecarigaba wait siz hahaha
sama naman ako jan
@jdvivas solido haha
@tayaaya guurl! hahahahaha im shy na
LEMI, make this girl's wishes come true!!!
hilig mo talaga sa museums
@benjamintoledo BKK FOR THE WIN!
@markrenzo thai-na all HAHAHAHAH
sana all
hahaha nicesue
Jim Thompson is so great
yes. no one wants to miss this when in BKK
solid 👌
hope to be there too!
ayesz 🤘🤘🤘
Enjoy!
Artsy!
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