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.
- 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.
Includes
- 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
Details
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
- 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
Know Before You Go
- 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
