Jim Thompson Debuts the Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter
The ?King of Silk? has led an intriguing life prior to his disappearance and the newly opened space tells it all.
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Jim Thompson House Museum
Thailand?s iconic luxury lifestyle brand Jim Thompson is set to expand its universe with the unveiling of Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter. Situated alongside the renowned Jim Thompson House Museum in the heart of central Bangkok are several new additions to the brand?s universe: a ?Museum About the Man?, Home Furnishings Exhibition, café and the Iconic Store.
Many of us would know Jim Thompson because of his sudden disappearance that till now remains an unsolved mystery. But equally intriguing is the life that he had led and the legacy he left behind. The American businessman is known in Thailand as the ?King of Silk? for his relentless efforts in reviving the Thai silk industry, which during the 1950s and 1960s is a sunset industry. After a successful showcase in New York, the demand for Thai silk grew exponentially and soon he was able to open his first retail shop on Surawong Road in Bangkok.
The Man Himself Exhibition.
After a rewarding business in Thai silk, the astute businessman?s ambition grew and he ventured into other sectors to promote the beauty of Thai culture, traditions and the spirit of innovation inherent in the people. All of the happenings of the visionary man are encapsulated in the ongoing exhibitions in the residence-c...
The post Jim Thompson Debuts the Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter appeared first on LUXUO.
Jim Thompson House Museum
Thailand?s iconic luxury lifestyle brand Jim Thompson is set to expand its universe with the unveiling of Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter. Situated alongside the renowned Jim Thompson House Museum in the heart of central Bangkok are several new additions to the brand?s universe: a ?Museum About the Man?, Home Furnishings Exhibition, café and the Iconic Store.
Many of us would know Jim Thompson because of his sudden disappearance that till now remains an unsolved mystery. But equally intriguing is the life that he had led and the legacy he left behind. The American businessman is known in Thailand as the ?King of Silk? for his relentless efforts in reviving the Thai silk industry, which during the 1950s and 1960s is a sunset industry. After a successful showcase in New York, the demand for Thai silk grew exponentially and soon he was able to open his first retail shop on Surawong Road in Bangkok.
The Man Himself Exhibition.
After a rewarding business in Thai silk, the astute businessman?s ambition grew and he ventured into other sectors to promote the beauty of Thai culture, traditions and the spirit of innovation inherent in the people. All of the happenings of the visionary man are encapsulated in the ongoing exhibitions in the residence-c...
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