Leslie and I figured we ought to do at least a little sightseeing amidst all the eating and shopping, so we headed to the Jim Thompson House, a compound of traditional Thai teak houses with Western touches built by Jim Thompson, the American who is credited with reviving the Thai silk industry in the 1960s.
Jim Thompson's story is very interesting, culminating with his mysterious disappearance while walking in the Malaysian highlands. You can read more about it here.
It was probably my 5th or 6th trip on the tour but I still found it fascinating. The house and grounds are very peaceful.
Traditional Thai Spirit House on the grounds.
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