When you come to Thailand and would like to see classical Thai houses with steep roofs arching upward toward the sky, the two best places in Bangkok are the the Jim Thomson's Thai House (King of Thai Silk); and Suan Pakkard Palace or "Palace of the Lettuce Garden". Today both of them are museums having huge collection of Thai traditional arts, antiques, paintings, sculptures and artifacts. 

Jim Thompson House - A legendary Thai-style house, founded by James H.W. Thompson, a success entrepreneur in developing the silk industry in Thailand. The house was built by teak woods with Thai architectural style, surrounded by lush green trees and garden, making the house a serene place with jungle landscape. You will find Jim Thomson's collection of fine arts and antiques, such as the Buddist scultures, traditional Thai paintings, picture gallery, Burmese collection, porcelainware ranging from Chinese, Sukhothai and Suwankalok, to Lopburi-Khmer and Benjaong. 

Suan Pakkard Palace Museum or "Palace of the Lettuce Garden", opened to public in 1959, is the former royal residence consisted of 8 traditional Thai teakwood houses and an elegant garden. The palace is a combination of fine arts with huge collection of ancient artifacts. The Lacquer Pavillion, originally built in Ayuthaya since mid-17th century, was dismantled and rebuilt at the palace compound. Collection of Ban Chiang artifacts, dating back to 3600 BC, portrays cultural heritage with its potteries, iron and bronze tools, glass ornaments. Next is the Marsi Gallery that exhibits the contemporary arts. Inside the palace also houses the Royal Barge named "Koo Kung Bayam"...

• Pick up at the hotel in Bangkok 
• Sightseeing as described with transportation
• English-speaking guide
• Entrance fees