“Be thankful for what you have, you’ll end having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you’ll never, ever have enough…”
Route: Khao Yai - Jim Thompson Farm – Khao Yai
Distance: 73km 1:30hrs
Hotel: Juldis J2 Hotel, Khao Yai
07:00 - Had breakfast in the room although the hotel provided complimentary breakfast of toast and coffee for breakfast.
07:30 - Drove to Jim Thompson Farm about 111 km away using the highway 2. It took us 2 hours of leisure drive from Khao Yai.
09:30 - Arrived at the farm and paid THB70 each for 'warga emas' half-priced ticket. Spent almost an hour there exploring the farm. There is a few trams circling the farm at intervals to bring tourists to the many attractions. Jim Thompson Farm is a popular agro and eco tourist attraction in Thailand. Jim Thompson is a renowned luxury Thai silk brand started by Jim Thompson, the American architect and businessman who revitalised Thai silk industry.
(Nice clear weather in the morning) |
(The new elevated highway overlooking Lam Takhong Dam) |
07:30 - Drove to Jim Thompson Farm about 111 km away using the highway 2. It took us 2 hours of leisure drive from Khao Yai.
09:30 - Arrived at the farm and paid THB70 each for 'warga emas' half-priced ticket. Spent almost an hour there exploring the farm. There is a few trams circling the farm at intervals to bring tourists to the many attractions. Jim Thompson Farm is a popular agro and eco tourist attraction in Thailand. Jim Thompson is a renowned luxury Thai silk brand started by Jim Thompson, the American architect and businessman who revitalised Thai silk industry.
(A smaller road to Jim Thompson Farm) |
(The entrance to the farm) |
(A life size water buffalo) |
(Having fun in the Pumpkin Yard) |
(Golden giant pumpkins) |
(The blooming Sunflower Field) |
(The sunflower is as big as my face) |
(Lavender fields at the farm) |
(A flower field of yellow daisies) |
(A seasonal flower farm) |
(Visiting the Isaan Village) |
(Organic rice grown in the farm) |
(Stroll along the bamboo path) |
(Display of artworks at the lake) |
(Pretty lotus flowers on the lake) |
(Isaan house used as scenes for filming dramas) |
(Silk Production Village) |
(Farm products for sale here) |
(Visitors queuing to visit the farm) |
10:45 - Drove back to Khao Yai retracing the same route.
12:30 - Had lunch at Salasa Hill Halal Restaurant. Lunch was sumptuous Salmon steak and rib-eye steak although a bit pricey.
(The only halal restaurant in Khao Yai) |
(Waiting for our orders) |
(A bit pricey but both dishes are delicious and tasty) |
(Visited the Strawberry Farm after lunch) |
13:30 - After lunch drove back to the hotel and rested in the room for a while.
16:30 - In the afternoon drove to Khao Yai National Park West entrance.
(Khao Yai National Park) |
(Not enough time to visit the National Park) |
17:00 - Drove around Khao Yai and visited a few attractions around the area. There were many hotels and boutique resorts but most were fully booked.
(The buildings are like weaved rattan baskets) |
(A small Bullock-cart round about) |
(Camper Site for motor-homes and caravan) |
(Cowboy City is not in operation at the moment) |
(A European style hotel) |
(Time-sharing apartments and resorts) |
17:15 - Visited Piazza Palio Khao Yai. It is a Tuscan village–themed shopping complex for local crafts & gourmet food products, plus a few fine-dining restaurants.
(An artwork at the entrance) |
(The main courtyard of Piazza Palio) |
(A unique lifestyle shopping) |
(Strolling along the Italian Village) |
(A photo with the cockatoos for a small fee) |
(Another beautiful courtyard) |
(Water fountains in the garden) |
(A replica of Piazza Grande) |
(A strong influence of Italian deco) |
(A place for a romantic couple) |
(A famous painting) |
(Many rest areas in the plazza) |
(The King and I) |
(The beautiful Mona Lisa) |
(Palio Inn is closed) |
(Terracotta coloured buildings with nice garden) |
(Holding on to the acrobatic girl) |
(We almost forgot where we are) |
(A loyal dog waiting for his owner) |
(A painting of a white kitten) |
18:00 - Visited the Chocolate Factory. A trip to Khao Yai would not be complete without a visit to the Chocolate Factory and tasting the local delicacies.
(The restaurant is on the upper floor) |
(Watch how they prepare the chocolates) |
(Cookies and chocolate bars) |
(A great selection of brownies and cakes) |
(Chocolate handbags on display) |
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GPS Coordinates:
Jim Thompson Farm (14.642608, 101.867087)
Salasa Hill Restaurant, Khao Yai (14.572135, 101.400675)
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