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Jim Thompson was renamed as the “Legendary American of Thailand” as he was the founder of the Thai Silk Company. He was a pioneer in the Thai Silk Industry and was awarded the Order of the White Elephant. This is a sign of a tribute towards the foreigners rendering outstanding service to Thailand. The magnetic Jim Thompson House is truly unique and the 'city's most celebrated social center'. Till date the appealing Thai style house is considered to be a foremost stop for travelers. The house displays a complex of six traditional Thai-style houses. It showcases teak structures that were purchased from several owners and brought down to the present site from various parts of Thailand. Construction of the Thai house was completed in 1959. Jim Thompson House consists of gorgeous rooms, terraces and pavilion. It houses 3 pavilions primarily the Gold Pavilion, Painting Pavilion, and Silk Pavilion. It has a beautiful patio mystic spirit house and an sophisticated library. It also showcases variety kind of elegantly decorated with massive floor area. A small boat landing site is also built near the house. Jim Thompson House Museum is situated at the heart of the Bangkok city; it is easily reached by car, taxi, Tuk tuk, or the Sky Train (Bangkok Transit System). The house is also a home for Thai arts and antics. All the year round exhibitions are held to provide information and education to all the tourists about Thai antics, Arts, culture and silk handicrafts. AsiaRooms.com offers information about Jim Thompson House.
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