Jim Thomson’s house has in display Mr. Thompson’s collection of Asian artifacts, such as Blue & White China Ware, Cambodian stone figures, Benjarong (A multi-colored porcelain made in China), Burmese wooden statues and many other fabulous antiques. Suan Pakkard Palace used to be the residence of Princess Chumbhot of Nagara Swarga, one of Thailand’s leading art collectors.

There is a complex of five traditional Thai houses, overlooking a beautifully kept garden. They house a large collection of Asian art and antiques. One building exhibits a collection of seashells, mineral crystal and painted pottery from Ban Chiang.