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A Bangkok house assembled from six
The foundation says the Jim Thompson House in Bangkok grew from six old Thai houses reassembled on one property. Two former servants’ quarters have been turned into display space, and its Art Center organises exhibitions and educational programmes.
At a glance
A place worth remembering
Six houses brought together
The foundation says six old Thai houses were reassembled on this Bangkok property in 1958–59. It describes a collection of old Thai paintings, Buddhist culture, Chinese porcelain and other objets d’art that Jim Thompson displayed there.[1]
New use for two small buildings
The foundation says two small buildings, formerly servants’ quarters, have been turned into additional museum display space.[1]
An Art Center alongside the house
Good to know
A few clear answers before you explore.
How many houses were reassembled?
Six old Thai houses in 1958–59.[1]
What became of the two servants’ quarters?
The foundation says they were turned into additional museum display space.[1]
What does the foundation’s Art Center organise?
Exhibitions, educational programmes and publications, according to the foundation and the museum site.[1][2]
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