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Jim Thompson House Museum

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August 22nd 2009
Jim Thompson House Museum This afternoon I decided to visit the Jim Thompson House and Museum. I'm glad that I went because I finally got to see Thai architecture! Even though I've been driving all over Thailand for the past week, I haven't seen any traditional Thai style houses. I paid 50 Baht (discounted because I'm under 25...oh yeah!!) and that included access to the house and a ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Bangkok

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more