Jim Thompson's Farm in Nakhon Ratchasima Opens for Visitors

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Jim Thompson's Farm in Nakhon Ratchasima Opens for Visitors

The popular annual farm tour to Jim Thompson's Farm located in Pak Thong Chai District of Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, is officially opened. 

Held each year under different themes, this year's topic is 'Zap Nua Hua Muan – Happy Flavours' celebrating the culinary delights of the northeastern region of the country.

The farm will be open for visitors for one month only – from Saturday, December, 8, 2018 to January, 6, 2019. Opening hours are from 9 am to 5 pm. Tickets are available both at the farm entrance or for advanced booking at Thai Ticket Major outlets and online; Jim Thompson Flagship Store at Siam Paragon; Jim Thompson Retail Shops on Surawong, Central World and The Emporium; Jim Thompson House and Museum; the Jim Thompson outlet at Palio Khao Yai; Home Sa-orn (in front of Jim Thompson Farm); Hor Kum Koon in Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima THB180/THB150 for adults and THB130/THB100 for children on weekdays; THB220/THB180 for adults and THB160/THB140 for children on weekends. 

Some of the highlights of the visit to the farm include a 50-rai field of pink cosmos and a multicoloured garden of the fruits and vegetables; a chance to witness the process of Jim Thompson’s silk production, from reeling and yarn bleaching through to dyeing with natural dyes and weaving; and of course, buying some locally produced souvenirs.

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