Jim Thompson House

Just as the Second World War was winding down, Jim Thompson, an American architect, came to Thailand to work in the OSS - now the CIA - and fell in love with the country. After leaving the service he became passionate about reviving the silk industry, and his shop is still the premier place to buy silk goods.

His house comprises of 6 teak buildings which were dismantled and brought to the site, which happens to be right around the corner from my hotel, and on the bank of the previously mentioned canal. It is absolutely stunning, made of 200 year old teak and with beautiful landscaping. It houses his collection of antiques collected over the years he lived here.

In March of 1967 he went with a friend to visit the highlands of Malaysia and disappeared. There have never been any clues as to what happened to him. The house and business remain as a foundation.

This may be my last blog, as I fly out of Bangkok tomorrow night. Hope you have all enjoyed reading about my adventure, and I will be seeing some of you fairly soon.