Jim Thompson House and Museum

Jim Thompson, an American born in Greenville, Delaware ended up in Thailand as a military officer and soon fell in love with Thailand. After his military service ended, he returned and decided to live in Thailand permanently.

The hand weaving of silk, a long neglected cottage industry, captured Jim Thompson's attention and he devoted himself to reviving the craft. Highly gifted as a designer, Thompson contributed substantially to the industry's growth and to the worldwide recognition accorded to Thai Silk. 

He gained further renown through the construction of his house combining six teak buildings which today comprise the Jim Thompson House.

On March 26th 1967 Jim Thompson disappeared while on a visit to the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. Not a single valid clue has turned up in the ensuing years as to what might have happened. His famous Thai house remains a lasting reminder to his creative ability and his deep love of Thailand.

His house and grounds area...