Welcome to the Jim Thompson Thai House/Museum

James H.W Thompson was a self made American entrepreneur who was the founder of the world renowned J. Thompson Thai Silk Company. For his contribution to the development of the Thai Silk industry, he was awarded the Order of the White Elephant, a decoration bestowed upon foreigners for having rendered exceptional service to Thailand

 

The house complex consists of six traditional Thai-style houses
 Put together by Jim Thompson, who was an Architect by trade. This project was completed in 1959
In 1967, Jim went on holiday with friends to the Cameron Highlands in
Malaysia. He went out for a walk by himself and never returned.
 Thus began the Jim Thompson legend