Jim Thompson House

The Jim Thompson House is a museum in central Bangkok, Thailand, housing the art collection of American businessman and architect James Harrison Wilson Thompson or simply Jim Thompson, the museum designer and former owner.

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Opening hours: 9:00 AM—6:00 PM
Type: Garden
Description: museum in Bangkok
Address: 6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and MBK Center.

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

Art gallery

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Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a contemporary arts centre in Siam area, Bangkok, Thailand. Art, music, theatre, film, design and cultural/educational events take place in its exhibition and performance spaces. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is situated 350 metres southeast of Jim Thompson House.

MBK Center

Shopping center

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MBK Center, also known by its former name as Mahbunkhrong, is a large shopping mall in Siam area, Bangkok, Thailand. At eight storeys, the center contains around 2,000 shops, restaurants and service outlets. MBK Center is situated 550 metres south of Jim Thompson House.

Chaloem La 56 Bridge

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Chaloem La 56 Bridge, popularly known as Hua Chang Bridge, is a bridge in Bangkok's Thanon Phetchaburi sub-district, Ratchathewi district and Wang Mai sub-district, Pathum Wan district. Chaloem La 56 Bridge is situated 320 metres east of Jim Thompson House.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Siam Square and Silom.

Siam Square

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Siam Square area is Bangkok's main shopping drag and its BTS Skytrain station is often considered as the centre of the city. This article expands the area to include Ratchaprasong, Phloen Chit Road and Chulalongkorn University.

Silom

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Silom is the closest Bangkok gets to Wall Street, with glistening skyscrapers all boasting the names of financial institutions. However, the character of the area changes after nightfall: the small sois between Silom Road and Surawong Road come alive with people who are out for a good time, and Patpong's well-known "red light" district is often a sought-out location.