Half Day Jim Thompson’s House & Museum: Diethelm Standard

Hailed locally as the 'father of Thai silk', he was an avid collector of Thai art and antiques. His house, comprising six lovely teakwood homes acquired from Ayutthaya and Bangkok's Baan Krua community, is an unparalleled example of the East meets West style, well before its time. A profusion of rare art pieces, antiques and exquisite interior details speak of his ingenious ability to 'bend' tradition - in a positive way - and create something completely his own.