Few people are as synonymous with Bangkok as Jim Thompson, the American expat who helped revive the Thai silk weaving industry during the mid-20th century. So what better way to get a feel for Thai history, architecture, and crafts than with a tour of Jim Thompson’s tranquil enclave of six teak houses in the center of Bangkok? You’ll discover a treasure trove of priceless artifacts and local arts. Our experienced local guides will then take you on a tour of the Baan Krua Nua silk-weaving community, one of Bangkok’s oldest communities, and home to the last remaining producer of hand-woven Thai silk.

Art + Culture + Walk
Half Day Tour
Start time: 9.30am or 1.00pm
3.5 hours
Everyday

Pick-up: National Stadium BTS Station
Drop-off: National Stadium BTS Station
2-12 people
Walking
Private Option Only

Including: Licensed guide + All activities and entrance fees + Basic medical insurance

This is what makes this tour unique

Explore the story of Thai Silk
Discover the ancient beauty of Thai architecture and the stunning collection of rare Asian artifacts at the Jim Thompson House
Explore the Baan Krua Nua silk-weaving community, the canal-side neighborhood which is one of Bangkok’s oldest communities

Visit the only house where traditional hand Thai silk weaving is still continued
Be inspired at the contemporary arts centre in Bangkok, a centre of cultural diversity for sustainable social development

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out what we are going to do.
Feel free to personalize this experience in private option.

Guest pick-up at the meeting point

Your local guide will pick you up from the meeting point in National Stadium BTS Station

Visit Jim Thompson House Museum

Discover the ancient beauty of Thai architecture and the stunning collection of rare Asian artifacts at the Jim Thompson House

Visit Baan Krua Nua silk-weaving community

Explore the Baan Krua Nua silk-weaving community, the canal-side neighborhood which is one of Bangkok’s oldest communities.

Visit Uncle Aod House

Visit the only house where traditional hand Thai silk weaving is still continued

Visit Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC)

Be inspired at the contemporary arts centre in Bangkok, a centre of cultural diversity for sustainable social development

End of Tour

End the tour at National Stadium BTS Station

Price and What’s included / excluded

Price Join-In Tour

Adult THB 1,800 / Child THB 1,500

What is included

Fully-licensed guide, all activities and entrance fees, basic medical insurance.

What is excluded

Pick-up and drop-off service (our meeting point is easily reachable by the BTS Skytrain), Gratuities (Tips)

Private Tour Option

The itinerary of the Thai Silk History Art and Culture Tour in the private option is exclusive (just you and the guide) and the tour starting time is flexible. On this private tour, you can choose your own start time between 9.30am – 1.00pm. We can’t start the tour later than 1.00 pm as our partner restaurants close at dinner time.

2 pax	1,800 per person
3 pax	1,700 per person
4 pax	1,600 per person
5 pax	1,500 per person
6 pax	1,400 per person
7 pax	1,350 per person
8-12 pax	1,300 per person

Meeting point and finish point

Pick-up location: National Stadium BTS station
Drop-off location: National Stadium BTS station

What You Need To Know

Weather Conditions

The tour takes place rain or shine

Booking Conditions

Should you (the client) choose to cancel a booking, Chillin Chilli must be notified by email. The following cancellation fees apply for this tour:

More than 7 days before departure, 10% of your payment
2 to 6 days before departure, loss of 50% of your payment
From 48 hours before the tour starts, loss of all payments made
Turning up late at the starting point of the tour for whatever reason is considered a late cancellation and will result in a loss of all payments made.

Where will we meet

You will be picked up in National Stadium BTS Station.

Thai Silk History Art and Culture Tour

Private Tour

Why Book With Us?

This is what makes this tour unique

What you can expect