Jim Thompsom House

Odonto · June 29th, 2004, 03:45 AM

THE THAI HOUSE
One of the most remarkable and best preserved traditional Thai houses in the country and founded by Mr. Jim Thompson, the American entrepreneur who came to Thailand in the Second World War period and revived the Thai silk industry. Thompson was an avid collector of antiquities and artworks from all over Southeast Asia. His distinguished array is attractively displayed and left much as it was when he mysteriously disappeared in 1967. Unlike many other local museums, this feels like a lived-in home. The House is opposite National Stadium on Rama I Road.

Jo · June 29th, 2004, 10:28 PM

That guy had great taste.. I couldn't imagine a more pleasant place! Okay it could be situated on a mountainside or near a beautiful beach but..

***Chad*** · June 30th, 2004, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jo

That guy had great taste.. I couldn't imagine a more pleasant place! Okay it could be situated on a mountainside or near a beautiful beach but..

unfortunately it's located next to Sanseab Canal...

Odonto · June 29th, 2004, 11:09 PM

When it first built, I believe it was in a prime location, along the canal and garden. But now,the national stadium and a main road are next to it.

***Chad*** · June 30th, 2004, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Odonto

When it first built, I believe it was in a prime location, along the canal and garden. But now,the national stadium and a main road are next to it.

nah, not really next to it. The House located at the end of Soi which approximately 70-80 metersfrom the main road, and it'ss still very quite around the house area it's self...

Jo · June 30th, 2004, 12:57 AM

Since it's located a little bit inside that small soi I think the location is still relatively peaceful

Jo · June 30th, 2004, 01:36 AM

Yeah heheh... well just perfume it a bit and add some artificial color to the water then

***Chad*** · July 1st, 2004, 07:50 PM

Here is the Jim Thomson Museum on Surawongse Road, SILOM !!!

BKKinTO · July 1st, 2004, 11:31 PM

I always love to go there.Good looking Thai style

Jo · July 1st, 2004, 11:35 PM

Same building as that shop, right? I didn't know they had a museum there also.

That building is also a nice one, but nothing can beat Jim's home itself!

***Chad*** · July 2nd, 2004, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jo

Same building as that shop, right? I didn't know they had a museum there also.

That building is also a nice one, but nothing can beat Jim's home itself!

Yes, on the 2nd floor is now use as a museum on the 1st floor as a shop...

***Chad*** · July 2nd, 2004, 12:53 AM

True, I bet if he's still alive he would be one of the richest guy in Town since his business is such a world class fashoin industry right now.....

***Chad*** · July 2nd, 2004, 12:58 AM

Here are some "small" pics of the Jim's house

Original architectural drawings for the house, prepared by Thompson and his Thai architect.
During construction, carpenters were brought from Ayutthaya to assemble the old structures.

***Chad*** · July 2nd, 2004, 12:59 AM

The Jim Thompson House Floor Plan

***Chad*** · July 2nd, 2004, 01:00 AM

The Jim Thompson House is the home of James H.W. Thompson, a self-made American entrepreneur who was the founder of the world renowned Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company. Thompson's achievements during his 25 year stay in the Kingdom of Thailand have won him much fame as the "Legendary American of Thailand".

For his contribution to the development of the Thai Silk industry, Jim Thompson was awarded the Order of the White Elephant, a decoration bestowed upon foreigners for having rendered exceptional service to Thailand. Thompson's success story in Thailand has become one of the most popular postwar legends of Asia.

In 1967, Jim Thompson went on holiday with friends to the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. There he set out for a walk in the surrounding jungle but never returned. Thus began the Jim Thompson legend.

Since his disappearance in 1967, little has changed in the home that was the 'talk of the town' and the 'city's most celebrated social center'. Even today, the charming Thai style house continues to be a key stop for visitors to Bangkok.

The house consists of a complex of six traditional Thai-style houses, teak structures that were purchased from several owners and brought to the present location from various parts of Thailand. Construction of the Thai house was completed in 1959.

Jo · July 2nd, 2004, 05:29 AM

Too bad photography is not allowed in the house because I really want to document it into the smallest details.

I wonder what happened to Jim in Cameroon Highlands. Seems likely it was a kidnapping or other crime related to his business imperium.

***Chad*** · July 2nd, 2004, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jo

Too bad photography is not allowed in the house because I really want to document it into the smallest details.

I wonder what happened to Jim in Cameroon Highlands. Seems likely it was a kidnapping or other crime related to his business imperium.

"some" say it was the CIA who catched him...but we dont know exactly lah....

kiku99 · July 2nd, 2004, 05:26 PM

very beautiful Traiditonal Thai-style house. Its brand is getting popular now.

***Chad*** · July 2nd, 2004, 05:49 PM

very popular I can say...

Jo · July 3rd, 2004, 12:08 AM

Do you guys own anything of that brand? I always wanted to buy a necktie but couldn't decide on pattern.... awwh decisions decisions

June 29th, 2004, 03:45 AM	#1
Odonto Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SE3 Blackheath Village, South London Posts: 321 Likes (Received): 0	Jim Thompson House THE THAI HOUSE One of the most remarkable and best preserved traditional Thai houses in the country and founded by Mr. Jim Thompson, the American entrepreneur who came to Thailand in the Second World War period and revived the Thai silk industry. Thompson was an avid collector of antiquities and artworks from all over Southeast Asia. His distinguished array is attractively displayed and left much as it was when he mysteriously disappeared in 1967. Unlike many other local museums, this feels like a lived-in home. The House is opposite National Stadium on Rama I Road. Last edited by Odonto; June 29th, 2004 at 11:05 PM.

June 29th, 2004, 10:28 PM	#2
Jo Iron horse rider dlx Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Östersund Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 2	That guy had great taste.. I couldn't imagine a more pleasant place! Okay it could be situated on a mountainside or near a beautiful beach but.. __________________ ........................................ 010010000110100100100000011101000110100001100101011100100110010100100001

June 30th, 2004, 12:57 AM	#6
Jo Iron horse rider dlx Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Östersund Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 2	Since it's located a little bit inside that small soi I think the location is still relatively peaceful __________________ ........................................ 010010000110100100100000011101000110100001100101011100100110010100100001

June 30th, 2004, 01:36 AM	#7
Jo Iron horse rider dlx Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Östersund Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 2	Yeah heheh... well just perfume it a bit and add some artificial color to the water then __________________ ........................................ 010010000110100100100000011101000110100001100101011100100110010100100001

July 1st, 2004, 07:50 PM	#8
*Chad* Kickimus Gluteus Maximus Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bangkok Posts: 36,257 Likes (Received): 292	Here is the Jim Thomson Museum on Surawongse Road, SILOM !!! __________________ You have the right to remain silent, everything you say will be misquoted and used against you in the forum -Imate pravo da ?utite, sve što budete rekli može i bi?e upotrebljeno protiv vas na forumu You know you love me. XOXO.

June 29th, 2004, 11:09 PM	#4
Odonto Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SE3 Blackheath Village, South London Posts: 321 Likes (Received): 0	When it first built, I believe it was in a prime location, along the canal and garden. But now,the national stadium and a main road are next to it.

July 1st, 2004, 11:31 PM	#9
BKKinTO More than you know Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bangkok,Toronto Posts: 2,321 Likes (Received): 0	I always love to go there.Good looking Thai style

July 1st, 2004, 11:35 PM	#10
Jo Iron horse rider dlx Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Östersund Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 2	Same building as that shop, right? I didn't know they had a museum there also. That building is also a nice one, but nothing can beat Jim's home itself! __________________ ........................................ 010010000110100100100000011101000110100001100101011100100110010100100001

July 2nd, 2004, 12:53 AM	#12
*Chad* Kickimus Gluteus Maximus Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bangkok Posts: 36,257 Likes (Received): 292	True, I bet if he's still alive he would be one of the richest guy in Town since his business is such a world class fashoin industry right now..... __________________ You have the right to remain silent, everything you say will be misquoted and used against you in the forum -Imate pravo da ?utite, sve što budete rekli može i bi?e upotrebljeno protiv vas na forumu You know you love me. XOXO.

July 2nd, 2004, 12:58 AM	#13
*Chad* Kickimus Gluteus Maximus Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bangkok Posts: 36,257 Likes (Received): 292	Here are some "small" pics of the Jim's house Original architectural drawings for the house, prepared by Thompson and his Thai architect. During construction, carpenters were brought from Ayutthaya to assemble the old structures. __________________ You have the right to remain silent, everything you say will be misquoted and used against you in the forum -Imate pravo da ?utite, sve što budete rekli može i bi?e upotrebljeno protiv vas na forumu You know you love me. XOXO.

July 2nd, 2004, 12:59 AM	#14
*Chad* Kickimus Gluteus Maximus Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bangkok Posts: 36,257 Likes (Received): 292	*The Jim Thompson House Floor Plan* __________________ You have the right to remain silent, everything you say will be misquoted and used against you in the forum -Imate pravo da ?utite, sve što budete rekli može i bi?e upotrebljeno protiv vas na forumu You know you love me. XOXO.

July 2nd, 2004, 01:00 AM	#15
*Chad* Kickimus Gluteus Maximus Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bangkok Posts: 36,257 Likes (Received): 292	The Jim Thompson House is the home of James H.W. Thompson, a self-made American entrepreneur who was the founder of the world renowned Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company. Thompson's achievements during his 25 year stay in the Kingdom of Thailand have won him much fame as the "Legendary American of Thailand". For his contribution to the development of the Thai Silk industry, Jim Thompson was awarded the Order of the White Elephant, a decoration bestowed upon foreigners for having rendered exceptional service to Thailand. Thompson's success story in Thailand has become one of the most popular postwar legends of Asia. In 1967, Jim Thompson went on holiday with friends to the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. There he set out for a walk in the surrounding jungle but never returned. Thus began the Jim Thompson legend. Since his disappearance in 1967, little has changed in the home that was the 'talk of the town' and the 'city's most celebrated social center'. Even today, the charming Thai style house continues to be a key stop for visitors to Bangkok. The house consists of a complex of six traditional Thai-style houses, teak structures that were purchased from several owners and brought to the present location from various parts of Thailand. Construction of the Thai house was completed in 1959. __________________ You have the right to remain silent, everything you say will be misquoted and used against you in the forum -Imate pravo da ?utite, sve što budete rekli može i bi?e upotrebljeno protiv vas na forumu You know you love me. XOXO.

July 2nd, 2004, 05:29 AM	#16
Jo Iron horse rider dlx Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Östersund Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 2	Too bad photography is not allowed in the house because I really want to document it into the smallest details. I wonder what happened to Jim in Cameroon Highlands. Seems likely it was a kidnapping or other crime related to his business imperium. __________________ ........................................ 010010000110100100100000011101000110100001100101011100100110010100100001

July 2nd, 2004, 05:26 PM	#18
kiku99 ไทย Amazing Thailand 泰国 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bangkok Posts: 3,357 Likes (Received): 4	very beautiful Traiditonal Thai-style house. Its brand is getting popular now. __________________ 'BANGKOK-THAILAND' --> Los Angeles --> Melbourne, Australia! --> & now back to amazing Bangkok, Thailand again Bangkok Skyline Links Thai forum \| Bangkok Skyscrapers Info \| Amazing Thailand \| Bangkok City

July 2nd, 2004, 05:49 PM	#19
*Chad* Kickimus Gluteus Maximus Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bangkok Posts: 36,257 Likes (Received): 292	very popular I can say... __________________ You have the right to remain silent, everything you say will be misquoted and used against you in the forum -Imate pravo da ?utite, sve što budete rekli može i bi?e upotrebljeno protiv vas na forumu You know you love me. XOXO.

July 3rd, 2004, 12:08 AM	#20
Jo Iron horse rider dlx Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Östersund Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 2	Do you guys own anything of that brand? I always wanted to buy a necktie but couldn't decide on pattern.... awwh decisions decisions __________________ ........................................ 010010000110100100100000011101000110100001100101011100100110010100100001

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