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TRANSPORTATION Thailand Trains Domestic Airfare 

  

 

Duration:  Halfday

Code:  BKK-5

Pick up time:  12:00 p.m.

 

Departure:  Everyday

This afternoon Bangkok tour takes you the Jim Thomson's Thai House (King of Thai Silk; and Suan Pakkard Palace which was opened to public in 1959, famous for its several lacquer pavillions. Moreover, it contains many collections of ancient Thai arts and artifacts. (also known as the Lacquer Pavillion).  Then continue to the golden-teakwood palace of Vimanmek Mansion, used to be the Royal palace, and nowadays opened as a Museum (opened daily from 09:30-15:15).

 

Vimanmek - the Antique Thai House in Bangkok

Jim Thompson House is a house belong to the late James H.W. Thompson who came to Thailand as an officer in the US force during World War II. The name Jim Thompson became synonymous with Thai silk. He had arranged for dismantling of ancient teak houses from various place and reassembled on the bank of Sansap Canal in Bangkok. He mysteriously disappeared during a visit to the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia in 1967.

Price per person:   1,600 Baht (Minimum 3 persons)

Include:

  • Pick up at the hotel in Bangkok downtown

  • Sightseeing as described with transportation

  • English-speaking guide

  • Entrance fees

Remarks: 

  • Not Available on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.

  • If there is 2 pax, price per pax will be 1,800 baht per person.

  • Pick up at hotels located outside center heart of Bangkok will be charged extra for 200 bahts per person.

  • e.g.
    - Airport Area
    - Bangna Trad Rd.
    - Ratchadapisek Rd.
    - Rama IX Rd.

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