Built in 1959 by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson, who revitalized Thailand’s silk industry after World War II, Jim Thompson House Museum is a historic teakwood residence in Bangkok showcasing the art collection of James H.W. Thompson, the “Thai Silk King.” Thompson mysteriously disappeared in Malaysia in 1967, leaving behind his home and extensive collection of Southeast Asian art and antiques. The Jim Thompson House Museum is a must‑visit for its blend of Thai architecture, Southeast Asian art, and silk history.