Jim Thompson's House Jim Thompson's House is one of the best-preserved examples of the traditional Thai house in the city. Once home to the American silk entrepreneur Jim Thompson, this remarkable house museum accommodates Thompson's vast collection of antiques and artworks from all over the Southeast Asian region.
Jim Thompson's House is located alongside Saen Saeb Canal on Soi Kasem San 2, off Rama I Road. Opening hours are 9.00 am to 4.30 pm daily except Sundays. Photography is not allowed in the house. The admission fee is 100 baht.
Vimanmek Teak Mansion The world's largest teak building, built by King Rama V in the late 1800s as a summer palace on the island of Ko Si Chang. It was moved to its present location in 1910. With 100 rooms, it's a fine tribute to Thai architecture and art and is filled with priceless antiques and paintings.
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National Museum The National Museum located at Sanam Luang contains the largest collection of Thai art and artifacts in the country, from Neolithic times to the present. It is open only from Wednesday to Sunday. Admission: 40 baht for foreigners, 20 baht for Thais.
Phone 224-1333. Address: 4 Na Prathat Rd Opening Hours: 9 am - 12 am, 1 - 4 pm
National Gallery A few minutes walk away from the National Museum, the Gallery exhibits both contemporary and classical art from Asian and other schools. Wednesday-Sunday 8 am-4 pm. Small admission fee.
Address: 4, Chao Fa Rd. Opening Hours: 8 am - 4 pm
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