ฺBKK 07 Jim Thompson House & Surroundings

BKK07                      Half Day Jim Thompson House & Surroundings

Visit Jim Thompson House, a museum in central Bangkok housing the art collection of American businessman and architect Jim Thompson, also known as “The Thai Silk King”. Admire the collection of historical Buddhist statues and traditional Thai paintings made of wood, cloth, and paper that depicted the life of Buddha and the legend of Vessantara Jataka. His collection also consisted of white and blue porcelain from China and secular art from Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos.

Next stop will be Erawan Shrine, one of the most popular Hindu shrines in downtown Bangkok and always packed with people paying their respects, presenting flowers and incense sticks to a gold sculpture of the 4-faced Brahma God, Than Tao Mahaprom.

Afterwards visit Pratunam Market, very well known for its street markets, bazaar and local vendors where all kind of things are sold.