Travel Guide to Jim Thompson House Museum

Getting There

• BTS Skytrain

  To reach Jim Thompson House Museum using the BTS Skytrain, start by finding the nearest BTS station. If you are at Siam Station, board the Sukhumvit Line (Light Green Line) heading towards Mo Chit. Get off at the next station, National Stadium. After exiting the station, follow the signs leading to the exit that leads to the street. Once outside, walk straight along Thanon Rama 1 until you reach the junction at the end. Turn left onto Thanon Kasem San 2 Alley and continue walking. The museum will be on your right at number 6.

• Taxi or Motorcycle Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct option like a taxi or motorcycle taxi, simply flag one down or use a ride-hailing app. Provide the driver with the address: 6 Kasem San 2 Alley, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330. The ride should take around 15-30 minutes, depending on traffic. Make sure to confirm that the driver knows the location of Jim Thompson House Museum.

• Walking

  If you are staying nearby, you can also walk to Jim Thompson House. From the nearest landmark, such as the National Stadium BTS Station, exit the station and turn left onto Thanon Rama 1. Walk straight until you reach the next junction, then turn left onto Thanon Kasem San 2 Alley. Continue walking until you reach the museum at number 6. The walk is approximately 10-15 minutes depending on your pace.

• Boat

  If you are near the Chao Phraya River, you can take a boat to reach a point closer to Jim Thompson House. Board an express boat that stops at Sathon Pier and transfer to a taxi or motorcycle taxi from there. Alternatively, you can take a boat to Phaya Thai Pier and then take the BTS Skytrain from Phaya Thai Station to National Stadium Station, following the directions provided earlier.