The 20 Best Things to Do in Bangkok
"The home of American Jim Thompson, who made a fortune in the mid-20th century selling Thai silks, has been transformed into a museum displaying the businessman's collection of antiques, artwork, and religious artifacts. The canal-side property is made up of six traditional teak houses from Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand, surrounded by a verdant garden. Inside the house is a small but well-curated collection of objets, like temple wall hangings that depict the life of Buddha, repurposed mahjong tables in the dining room, an elegant standing Buddha, and a fine display of porcelain. Known for more than just its art, the house was a legendary spot for high-society parties—Thompson has often been compared to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Gatsby. The museum gift shop is a destination in its own right, and it’s a great place to pick up silk neckties or breezy button-downs for that hard-to-shop-for dad and sumptuous silk scarves for a discerning mother-in-law." - Diana Hubbell, Katie Lockhart
