A very informative guided tour explains the main areas of this beautiful residence. However the biggest mystery is the cause of death of Mr Thompson. The cafe makes a nice iced latte and the shop has beautiful silk for sale.

We had an excellent tour with a guide who spoke very good English. She gave us a run-down of Jim Thompson's life, then led the group through the house (actually five attached buildings). She was very knowledgeable about the architecture, Thompson's lifestyle, and the massive art collection which filled the house and was collected from all over south-east Asia. We next went outside to the gardens, a true oasis in the middle of the city. There was a room which detailed Thompson's life and his influence on the Thai silk industry, and we ended the tour at a large shop selling the silk goods still produced by the factory.

Beautiful buildings with lots of historic info. Lynn was an exceptional tour guide, funny, engaging, and informative. Would recommend to anyone in BKK for their first visit. Real close to the river as well!

Our family of four (17 YO girl and 14 YO boy) visited the Jim Thompson house and museum. The house and the history behind it are worth the visit on their own, but after two full days of visiting temples it was a very welcome change of scenery for the kids. The tour only takes about 45 minutes (there is no A/C but there are a few fans) and it ends in a gloriously air conditioned gift shop. The house is walking distance from several multi-level shopping malls, so you can take the tour when the house opens in the morning and go to the mall for lunch afterwards. They require you to go on a guided tour - the English version was given every 20 or 30 minutes when we were there. Highly recommended!

Lovely quite place in a noisy city. Everyone speaks great English here, I even heard staff speaking in Chinese to other costumers. The food was well cook and seasoned definitely Thai, my father actually recommended me this place while I was in Bangkok. I hope to come back here soon with my family :) it’s perfect for anyone at any age.

This is an excellent place to visit. The story is fascinating and the house is absolutely beautiful. We like the silk items as well. The staff is excellent and helpful and knowledgeable. We always go to the Jim Thompson house when ever we are in Bangkok. Highly recommend to go.

Interesting house - the architecture and art collection eclectic and beautiful. The Spirit House was lovely. The silk also beautiful. Lovers of antiques, design, traditional structures will enjoy this.

The house and its history are simply unique and somehow unusual in a city like Bangkok. Beautiful place to visit, surrounded by buildings and a canal, but also with a tropical garden inside. It's nice to discover the story of this american business man who made Bangkok his town. The house is actually made of several small wooden houses linked together with magnificent interiors and antiques. An hour to discover something different in suck enormous city.

I visited this place and noticed that it attracts more tourists than locals, despite the fascinating story of the house and the fame of Thai silk-making. Inside are different sections, including a guided tour of the place in foreign languages (English, Chinese, and Japanese), a cafe, a brand shop, and a renovated restaurant. The admission fee is only 200 baht, and the tour lasts 45 minutes. The atmosphere at Jim's in Thompson felt shady as if it's not in Bangkok. The food and drinks at the cafe were alright, but I found the prices a bit high for the portion sizes. On a positive note, there's a rotating exhibition on the second floor of the brand store, and it's free to view.

I enjoyed the guided tour with an English speaking guide. The decor and artworks are beautiful and the garden is a great place to relax. I finished the tour with a cold drink at a table next to the fish pond.