The Jim Thompson House and Art Collection
(1 x one hour)
After WWII, Jim Thompson turned a local, cottage trade into an industry that today mass produces the highest quality silks in the world. During his lifetime he collected ancient Buddhist antiques and historical Thai buildings which raised his popularity with locals and controversy with Thai officials. In 1967 Jim mysteriously disappeared without a single, valid clue as to what happened to him.Examine the importance of the Buddha collections, antiques and Thai architecture preserved by Jim Thompson’s love of all things exemplifying traditional Thai style.