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Jim Thompson House And Baan Krua Community Tour Highlights

  • Explore six traditional Thai houses made of teak wood at the famed Jim Thompson House

  • Pay a visit to Uncle Aood house, Baan Krua’s last family who are still in the business of silk weaving

  • Grasp knowledge about these famous places and their historical significance from a live tour guide

  • Visit the Baan Krua Community and admire the views of the Klong Saen Saeb River

Jim Thompson House And Baan Krua Community Tour Overview

Activity Duration: 4 hours (approx)

Activity Timings:

  • Monday to Sunday: 08:30 AM

Pick up & Drop off Location: Your hotel's location in Bangkok

About Jim Thompson House & Baan Krua Community Tour:

Embark on this half-day tour and discover Thailand's elegant architecture and be in awe of it. With the help of a private guide, explore Jim Thompson's house which is a legendary Thai-style house and was founded by an American entrepreneur. Discover some of the rare collections of fine arts, antiques, and Buddhist sculptures inside the house. Explore Baan Krua Community, and learn about their traditional silk weaving business.

About the Activity:

  • Get picked up from your hotel lobby at 8:30 AM in a comfortable AC vehicle and meet with your private guide.
  • Enter Jim Thompson house which was built by the American entrepreneur Jim Thompson that was pivotal in redeveloping the silk industry in Thailand.
  • Have a look at this beautiful house which is near the jungle landscape and has a pond and a beautiful garden. It provides a serene sight to the visitors.
  • Browse through Jim Thompson's personal collection of fine arts and antiques such as Buddhist sculptures, traditional Thai paintings, Burmese art, Sukothai pieces, and Benjaong artwork.
  • Next, head over to the  Baan Krua Community which is located at the side of Klong Saen Saeb River.
  • Learn about the culture and workings of the local population as fishermen and silk weavers.
  • Visit the house of Uncle Aood house, who are the last surviving family of the community and gain insight as to how they are still running their silk weaving business.
  • Get yourself some high-quality silk souvenirs and buy some gifts for your loved ones.
  • Wrap up this trip by getting dropped back at your hotel.

Select Package Options

Explore the famous Jim Thompson house and see various traditional Thai houses. Learn about the history of silk weaving at Baan Krua Community.

Note:

  • Children aged 5 to 10 will have to buy a child ticket.
  • Participants aged 11 and above will have to buy an adult ticket.
Price Includes
  • Ticket
    • Admission to: Jim Thompson House and Baan Krua


  • Guide
    • Live tour guide (English/Thai)


  • Transfers
    • Private round-trip transfers from Bangkok CBD hotels

More Details about Jim Thompson House And Baan Krua Community Tour

Know Before You Go for Jim Thompson House And Baan Krua Community Tour

  • Guidelines issued by the respective State-Government is to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained.
  • Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks recommended.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers.
  • Children aged 5 to 10 will have to buy a child ticket. Participants aged 11 and above will have to buy an adult ticket.