CULTURAL BANGKOK TOUR                                                    code: KS-4 Wed. tru Fri. by private transport at 08.30 a.m. or 01.30 p.m. duration: 3 hours Wed. tru Fri. by coach at 01.30 p.m.               Jim Thompson, a former American Officer of the last world war, was known all over the world for he was the one that made the sleeping Thai home industry of silk – weaving known far and wide.  But Jim, who disappeared in 1964, was also an Art collector and he had bought three traditional wooden houses up – country, which he had knocked down and reconstructed in Bangkok along a scenic “klong”.  He then proceeded to furnish them with priceless furniture and objects of Art.  This is the piece of resistance we first proceed to furnish them with priceless furniture and objects of Art.  This is the piece of resistance we first visit.             To keep on the same note, we now proceed to the National Museum that has some of the most fabulous displays of sculptures, statues and Royal Regalia of the past.             On our way back to the hotel, we will stop at the “Lak Muang” or City Pillar, and witness people in need of godly favors pay respect to the place and bring some offering, at times starting an impromptu dance to propitiate the Gods.