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Jim Thompson's store on Surawong Road in Bang Rak sells the Thai silk brand that James H.W. Thompson, an American architect and art collector, founded in 1950 to revive the country's silk weaving. The brand still describes itself as a maker of handwoven fabrics, controlling everything from preparing the fiber to dyeing, weaving, printing and finishing.

It suits visitors looking for Thai silk gifts, scarves and ties, or cushion covers and other home pieces to carry home, and it keeps longer hours than the museum shop, open daily until 8 p.m.

What the brand sells

Jim Thompson splits its range into women's and men's clothing, accessories and home decor. Silk scarves, handwoven pareos, handkerchiefs, ties and travel pouches make portable gifts, while the home range runs to cushion covers, dining accessories and blankets. Recent collections include a capsule with Anantara and pieces tied to the brand's 75th anniversary.

The man behind the name

Thompson's connections in design and film helped put Thai silk on international screens, most famously in The King and I in 1956, and by the 1960s he was known as the Silk King. After 1967 the company continued under his name, adding its own mulberry plantation and silkworm production in 1982. Its fabrics now reach more than 60 countries, and its clothing and home furnishings appeared in The White Lotus.

Not the museum

This is a shop, not the Jim Thompson House. Since 2022 the brand has grouped the House Museum, the Art Center, a retail store and cafés into what it calls the Heritage and Creative Quarter, and that compound is on Soi Kasemsan 2 in Pathum Wan, a different district from this store. If you want both, plan them as separate stops.

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The Jim Thompson House Museum is Thompson's former home and Asian art collection beside a canal off Rama I Road, run by the James H.W. Thompson Foundation and seen on guided tours. It is a separate visit from this store, with its own Jim Thompson shop on site.

Sources: Jim Thompson stores, about Jim Thompson, the Jim Thompson story, FAQs, Jim Thompson House Museum. Checked September 26, 2026.

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Jim Thompson Surawong Flagship Store
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9 Surawong Road
Bangkok, 10500

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About Jim Thompson Surawong Flagship Store

Quick answer: Jim Thompson Surawong Flagship Store is a store at 9 Surawong Road, Bangkok, 10500. Jim Thompson's Thai silk store on Surawong Road in Bang Rak: silk fashion, scarves and home furnishings, open daily until 8 p.m.

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Jim Thompson's store on Surawong Road in Bang Rak sells the Thai silk brand that James H.W. Thompson, an American architect and art collector, founded in 1950 to revive the country's silk weaving. The brand still describes itself as a maker of handwoven fabrics, controlling everything from preparing the fiber to dyeing, weaving, printing and finishing.

It suits visitors looking for Thai silk gifts, scarves and ties, or cushion covers and other home pieces to carry home, and it keeps longer hours than the museum shop, open daily until 8 p.m.

What the brand sells

Jim Thompson splits its range into women's and men's clothing, accessories and home decor. Silk scarves, handwoven pareos, handkerchiefs, ties and travel pouches make portable gifts, while the home range runs to cushion covers, dining accessories and blankets. Recent collections include a capsule with Anantara and pieces tied to the brand's 75th anniversary.

The man behind the name

Thompson's connections in design and film helped put Thai silk on international screens, most famously in The King and I in 1956, and by the 1960s he was known as the Silk King. After 1967 the company continued under his name, adding its own mulberry plantation and silkworm production in 1982. Its fabrics now reach more than 60 countries, and its clothing and home furnishings appeared in The White Lotus.

Not the museum

This is a shop, not the Jim Thompson House. Since 2022 the brand has grouped the House Museum, the Art Center, a retail store and cafés into what it calls the Heritage and Creative Quarter, and that compound is on Soi Kasemsan 2 in Pathum Wan, a different district from this store. If you want both, plan them as separate stops.

Related

The Jim Thompson House Museum is Thompson's former home and Asian art collection beside a canal off Rama I Road, run by the James H.W. Thompson Foundation and seen on guided tours. It is a separate visit from this store, with its own Jim Thompson shop on site.

Sources: Jim Thompson stores, about Jim Thompson, the Jim Thompson story, FAQs, Jim Thompson House Museum. Checked September 26, 2026.

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Business Hours

Open daily · 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Amenities at Jim Thompson Surawong Flagship Store

  • Thai silk
  • Women's fashion
  • Men's fashion
  • Accessories
  • Home furnishings
  • Flagship store

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Jim Thompson Surawong flagship store?
At 9 Surawong Road, in the Suriyawong area of Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, on the street that runs parallel to Silom Road.
What are the opening hours of the Jim Thompson Surawong store?
The store is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., every day of the week.
Is the Jim Thompson Surawong store the same as the Jim Thompson House Museum?
No. This is the brand's flagship retail store on Surawong Road. The Jim Thompson House Museum is a separate place at 6 Soi Kasemsan 2 off Rama I Road in Pathum Wan, run by the James H.W. Thompson Foundation; it has its own Jim Thompson shop, open 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. Plan the two as separate stops.
What can I buy at the Jim Thompson Surawong store?
The full Jim Thompson range: women's and men's silk clothing, accessories such as scarves, ties, handkerchiefs and travel pouches, and home furnishings including cushion covers, dining accessories and blankets, all built around the brand's handwoven Thai silk.
Where else in Bangkok can I buy Jim Thompson?
The brand's store locator lists other Bangkok locations including Siam Paragon, Central Embassy, Central Chidlom, CentralWorld, EmQuartier, ICONSIAM, One Bangkok, Mandarin Oriental and The Siam hotel, and an outlet store at 153 Sukhumvit Soi 93, open 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.
Does Jim Thompson have a membership program?
Yes. Jim Thompson runs a membership program that earns points on spending at its stores, cafés and bars; sign up and check current rates at member.jimthompson.com or ask store staff.
How do I contact the Jim Thompson Surawong store?
Call the store on +66 65 518 6900. For online orders and general questions, Jim Thompson customer support is on +66 2 700 2556 or [email protected].
Can I buy Jim Thompson products online instead?
Yes. The brand sells through jimthompson.com and ships internationally to a long list of countries across North America, Europe, Asia and beyond; if your country is not listed, the brand asks you to contact [email protected] before ordering.

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