The Thai Silk brand "Jim Thompson"American who is said to be King of Isylq, Thai Silk brand founded by Jim Thompson.
It is also said to be a staple of Thai souvenirs, products such as ties for men and pouches for women are popular.
There may be things you once saw with guide books etc such as accessories with elephant prints and flower pattern scarves.
With branches all over the world,Thailand's top brand of Thai silk.
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What is Founder Jim Thompson? Spy to Silk King!
Jim Thompson arrived in Thailand as an American soldier in 1945 year (belonging to the OSS which is the predecessor of intelligence organization CIA) and after working in Oriental Hotel after the war ended.
He also has the talent of architecture, design and dyeing technology, was fascinated by the beautiful silk that I met in Thailand, and was devoted to the revival of the silk industry that had already been scrapped.
Established "Thai Silk Shokai", which is the predecessor of "Jim Thompson" in 1948 year, repeated research, completed the Thai silk as an exotic art piece, incorporating sense of Westerners preference.
In 1951 year, it succeeded in selling to the American fashion magazine "Vogue", it was used for the costume of the movie "King and I" and it became famous worldwide as it was acclaimed.
Jim Thompson who got huge assets and fame in silk sales, but disappears during the vacation in Malaysia in 1967 year 3 month, his footsteps remain wrapped in many mysteries.
What is Jim Thompson's attraction?
Jim Thompson's products are expressed in harmonious beautiful colors, making use of the luxurious luster of silk.
The colorful color usage such as elegant gold and red, blue, etc. with an astringent astringency has a distinctive world feeling, the patterned scarf etc with nature as a motif is a beauty like a painting.
I bought this cushion cover, but the cushion cover with the tropical flowers painted is gorgeous and beautifully in the room and does not feel its existence.
A smooth and glossy silk emerges a pattern and emits an elegant shine.
Where are the shops?
Currently, "Jim Thompson" which is near the 30 store in Thailand, the outlet stores in addition to the head office in Bangkok are popular, the residence he spent 8 years is also a popular tourist spot with shops and restaurants .
Although stores are located in huge shopping malls such as Isetan store, Emporium shop, Siam Paragon shop, recommended shops that we would like to visit are head office and Siam Paragon shop.
Jim Thompson head office is at 5 minutes walk from BTS Saladaeng Station and MRT Silom Station.
Products such as neckties, scarves, pouches, etc. line up on the 2 floor of the 1 floor chalky building, and you can shop while consulting a Japanese clerk.
On the 2 floor, clothes, bags, interior goods line up, and a cafe "Cafe 9" is installed.
It can be used to take a break and lunch between shopping, and the cafe has "Jim Thompson" original sweets (products such as dried fruits, candies, rice crackers, chocolate) arranged and ideal for souvenirs Cute packages and authentic Thai flavored sweets seem to be popular among tourists.
- Location: 9 Surawong Road, Bangrak Bangkok 10500
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 9: 00 - 21: 00
In addition, although the number of items is less than the head office, the Siam Paragon store I like is a display that compares the atmosphere of a museum that is slightly different from other stores and the shine of silk While feeling the beauty fully, you can enjoy the joy of getting the finest items.
Next to the shop there is a restaurant "BOMBYX by Jim Thompson" produced by Jim Thompson and you can enjoy cooking and tea in a calm atmosphere.
- Location: Siam Paragon 991 M35-36 (Main Floor) Rama 1 Road Pathumwan Bangkok
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 9: 00 - 21: 00
Jim Thompson also has an outlet shop!
"Jim Thompson · Factory · Sales · Soi Sukhumvit 7" (outlet shop) located on foot 93 minutes from BTS Baan Chalk Station on the outskirts of Bangkok is a well-known spot where ordinary price 30 ~ 70% discount items are lined up.
1 ~ 3 floor has thousands of fabrics, 4 floor is tie, pouch, scarf, bag, clothes 5 floor is cushion cover table set and other interior goods, original sweets line up, café is also attached.
Outlet items are lined up with seasonal delays, but unless sticking to the latest ones, you get pretty reasonable and nice items.
- Location: Soi Sukhumvit 93, Khwaeng Bang Chak, Khet Phra Khanong Bangkok 10260
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 9: 00 - 18: 00
Let's visit Jim Thompson's house.
As you enter the northern side of the stadium in front of the National Stadium, on the west side of Siam Square, the traditional Thai high floor building will appear in the back.
This place where the Sainsea Canal runs right behind is the residence Jim Thompson spent 1959 years from 8 year.
His house built after the founder Jim Thompson 's great success in silk seems to have been built by relocating an old private house in the Ayutthaya region, and in the traditional teak wooden building of Thailand It is made by fusing Western style style.
How is the indoor situation?
Jim Thompson is also a collector of antique art in Thailand, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, etc. The entrance is decorated with chandeliers and valuable collections such as pottery, sculpture, Buddha statue and study books are almost at that time It is on display.
When I looked around the rooms, bedrooms, dining, study, etc., I met many wonderful collections like ethnic museums, and I felt his own sense as an antique art collector.
Indoor tours can only be done on guided tours, photography is prohibited, but guides who can speak Japanese will explain in detail so you can enjoy them very carefully and clearly.
How is the inside of the park?
Tropical trees such as palms and bananas are growing in the garden that Jim Thompson called "jungle", and flowers are also planted as a product motif.
There was a demonstration in Thai where Thai dance was danced and spinning raw silk of Thai women dressed in national costumes. Spinning a thread from a cocoon and turning the handle of the machine is a beautiful work and you can see the delicate work of silk making up close.
It is home of Jim Thompson where there are many sights, but refined restaurants and shops are also provided, so you can enjoy a different modern atmosphere from the old private houses.
- Location: 6 / 1, 6 / 2 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 9: 00 - 17: 00
Jim Thompson who gave the name of Thai silk to the world
Jim Thompson 's achievement which is fascinated by Thai silk, built up all in one generation and made the name of Thai silk known to the world is incalculable.
Why do not you look into this fascinating Thai silk world where his passion is felt?
