Each year, Jim Thompson Farm is opening to public and you can visit this fantastic place in Pak Thong Chai.
This year, they opened from 13 December 2014 to 11 January 2015.
For more information:
http://www.jimthompsonfarm.com/JIMTHOMPSON_FARM/HOME.html
Located in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), this is one of the many dining options available to visitors and expats in the Isaan region of Thailand. When visiting restaurants in Korat, it is customary to order several dishes to share. Most restaurants in this area serve both Thai and international cuisine, and staff often speak some English.
Getting There
Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) is located approximately 250 km northeast of Bangkok. You can reach Korat by bus from Bangkok’s Mo Chit terminal (about 3.5 hours), by train from Hua Lamphong station, or by minivan from Chatuchak. Tuk-tuks and songthaews (shared trucks) are the most common local transport within the city.
About Isaan Cuisine
The Isaan region of northeastern Thailand has its own distinct culinary tradition, influenced by Lao and Khmer cultures. Signature dishes include som tam (spicy papaya salad), larb (spiced minced meat salad), sticky rice (khao niao), and grilled chicken (gai yang). Food in Isaan tends to be spicier and more sour than central Thai food, using ingredients like padaek (fermented fish sauce) and fresh herbs.
Jim Thompson Farm is an agri-tourism and lifestyle destination near Pak Chong in Nakhon Ratchasima province, developed by the Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company. It features lavender fields, sunflower plantations, organic gardens, silk weaving workshops, and restaurants set in scenic highland countryside.
When is the best time to visit Jim Thompson Farm?
The farm’s lavender and sunflower blooms typically occur December to February during the cool dry season. This is also the most comfortable time to visit the Khao Yai area. Check the farm’s seasonal planting calendar before visiting as bloom periods vary year to year.
Where is Jim Thompson Farm?
Jim Thompson Farm is located near Pak Chong in Nakhon Ratchasima province, close to the Khao Yai area. From Pak Chong town it is approximately 15-20 km. From Bangkok it is about 2.5-3 hours by car, making it a popular day trip combined with Khao Yai National Park.
Who was Jim Thompson?
Jim Thompson was an American businessman who revitalised the Thai silk industry after World War II and made Thai silk internationally famous. He disappeared mysteriously in Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands in 1967. His former Bangkok home (Jim Thompson House Museum) is one of Bangkok’s top tourist attractions.
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