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Jim Thompson's House & National Museum Tour from Bangkok

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Visit the house of Jim Thomson—founder of the Thai Silk Company—and 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

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Jim Thompson's House & National Museum Tour from Bangkok

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From$91.90Per Person

What's included in Jim Thompson's House & National Museum Tour from Bangkok

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Itinerary

Bangkok

Itinerary : Duration : 08:30 hrs - 12:30 hrs 08:30 : Meet your private English-speaking guide in the hotel’s lobby or meeting point

Jim Thompson House

Visit Jim Thompson’s Thai House. This remarkable Thai style house is named after the man who created it from several exceptional examples of traditional Thai domestic architecture. Jim Thompson came to Thailand at the end of World War II. He became famous for reviving the Thai silk industry before disappearing under mysterious circumstances somewhere in Malaysia. Now a museum, Jim Thompson?s Thai House contains connoisseur collections of Asian artifacts and antiques.

Admission Ticket Included

The National Museum Bangkok

11:00 : A visit to the National Museum reveals the history of Thailand And how people lived during the different periods. It gives you a view through the windows of the past. The National Museum, located on the opposite side of Sanam Luang to The Grand Palace, was established in 1887 by King Rama V. The foundation collection was previously stored at The Grand Palace. The original building was formerly the palace of a vice-ruler. 12:30 : Transfer back to your hotel.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All admission fees as mentioned in the program
  • English speaking licensed guide
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Tips or Gratuities to guide and driver
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Free of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area) with namely Sukhumvit Soi (Lane) -1 to 33, Sukhumvit area Soi 1 to 33 (odd) and Soi 2 to 24 (even), Pratunam, Silom, Langsuan, Wireless Road, Sathorn, Surawongse, Siam, MBK, Yawarat (China Town), Khao San Road (Excluded City Tour) can pick up only in our meeting Royal Rattanakosin Hotel You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, 23rd Floor, Athenee Tower 63 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Meeting / End Points

  • You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, 23rd Floor, Athenee Tower 63 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

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Direct access

Please wait at Hotel Lobby or Meeting Point 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start. Please call hotline number at least 24 hours before to confirm your pick up point Hotline number : +66 81 440 9926 (Daily : 7:00am - 9:00pm) Please note that Suan Pakkad Palace is closed temporarily, we will change this attraction with National Museum of Bangkok.

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