Jim
Thompson Thai silk: The ultimate Thai
silk shop
Thai silk means Jim Thompson.
Surprisingly it's not a Thai name.
It's American, founded by Mr. Jim
Thompson, a former US intelligence
officer. More surprising, his Thai silk
do not have a high Thai customer base
but more so among tourists, especially,
the Japanese. And the last
surprise, Mr. Thompson disappeared
without trace in the Malaysian jungle in
1967. What left
behind
his mysterious
story was the most
successful
Thai silk business in the country.
His Thai silk business has presently expanded into plenty of
high-end items
e.g. neck-ties, bags,
pillow cases, photo frames, fabrics,
shirts, boxers, etc.
Jim Thompson is recognized among the
Thais as classy gifts and souvenirs for
friends and business partners.
Along with
its main store on Surawong road, you can
also find Jim
Thompson outlets
in several
shopping malls and hotels.
Hours: 9am-9pm, daily
www.jimthompson.com
Rating 3/5
Review
Very popular among Japanese customers
(who are said to be very strict and
choosy,) Jim Thompson Thai silk is the
best in the industry. If you're
looking for Thai silk products of
premium quality and Thainess, this is
the best and only. There are a
wide selections of silk products of your
choice like neck-ties, scarves, pillow
cases, picture frames, handbags, purses,
etc. When you buy from Jim
Thompson, you are provided with a
beautiful bag that can be directly
handed to your friends as a precious
gift from Thailand.
Jim Thompson is pricey. As an
up-market label, they are not for
everyone in designs and price.
Their looks are conservative and may be
more suitable for mature people or
businessmen.
Jim Thompson is ideal for
Shoppers looking for Thai classy gifts
5/5
Shoppers of Thai premium needlecrafts
5/5
Shoppers of Thai silk
3/5
Reviewer Chai
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JIm Thompson's Thai silk
store, Surawong road.
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Samples of Jim Thompson's Thai silk products.
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Map: Jim Thompson Thai Silk,
Surawong rd.
BTS
skytrain: Sala Daeng Exit 5
MRT subway: Si Lom, Sam Yan Exit 1
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