Thompson House, the legend of the king of Thai silk

The "Jim Thompson House" in Bangkok, Thailand is the former residence of the King of Thai Silk Jim Thompson. It has now been converted into a paid museum. It is located on Phra Nam 1st Road in the center of Bangkok, about a 10-minute walk from the MRT Sathorn Station. Kim Thompson was an American businessman who served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and in Thailand. After the war, he stayed in Thailand and started a silk business. With his unique design and marketing concepts, he brought Thai silk to the international market and became a leader in the Thai silk industry. Kim Thompson's former residence is a complex of six Thai-style wooden houses that he designed and built himself. The complex adopts traditional Thai architectural techniques and incorporates modern design elements. The former residence displays Jim Thompson's collection, including Thai silk, antiques, and artworks. Here visitors can learn about the life of Jim Thompson and his contribution to the Thai silk industry. #Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand City Attractions #Thailand #Bangkok #Kim Thompson House #King of Thai Silk #JimThompson #Thai Silk #Thailand traditional architecture #ThailandArt #Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand City Attractions