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	CPAmedia.com: Jim Thompson's House
		Prior to Thompson's arrival on the scene, silk weaving in Thailand was in a state of terminal decline under the onslaught of new, cheaper, man-made fibres.
		But Thompson, who clearly felt the material was far too good to lose, had the necessary enthusiasm and faith to persuade the weavers - particularly those living in the Ban Krua district of Bangkok - not to leave their looms.
		Thompson, far from shying away from fame and his many visitors, was a master of hospitality, and seemingly inexhaustably gregarious.
	www.cpamedia.com /culture/jim_thompson_house (1618 words)

	CPAmedia.com: Jim Thompson -- Thailand's Silk King
		Thompson examined all the samples of locally-woven north-eastern silk he could find, and became very excited by the raw, shot-silk texture and traditional Lao designs -- so different from the smooth, almost featureless quality of machine-made silk.
		Thompson persevered, and persuaded one weaver -- who was working as a plumber at the time -- to produce a number of lengths of silk in traditional colours which might serve as samples of the craft.
		Jim Thompson was on his way to a personal fortune, and the Cham weavers of Ban Krua were about to achieve a new prosperity.
	www.cpamedia.com /history/jim_thompson_thailand_silk_king (1757 words)

	Jim Thompson Thai Silk Products
		The Jim Thompson collection is featured as part of AsiaStore’s current product focus on Thailand, in conjunction with the exhibitions, Montien Boonma: Temple of the Mind (February 4 through May 11) and The World of Buddhism (March 11 through October 19).
		Thompson, who settled in Bangkok in 1945, recognized the commercial possibilities of Thai silk at a time when the ancient handicraft was quickly disappearing due to competition from cheaper, machine-made fabrics.
		Thompson’s mysterious disappearance in the Malaysian jungle in 1967 sparked the Jim Thompson legend, and his successes in Thailand have made his story one of the most popular postwar legends.
	www.asiastore.org /jim-thompson.html (231 words)

	Jim Thompson (designer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jim Thompson (James H. Thompson, born March 21, 1906 in Greenville, Delaware) was an American businessman who helped revitalize Thailand's silk and textile industry in the 1950s and 1960s.
		Thompson disappeared after going on a walk in the Cameron Highlands in Pahang, Malaysia, on March 26, 1967.
		Jim Thompson: The Unsolved Mystery', by William Warren, 1998 ISBN 981-3018-82-8
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jim_Thompson_(designer) (308 words)

	Brudirect.com - Local News
		The Jim Thompson boutique at The Empire is its 56th store worldwide; however, Brunei has the distinction of being its new concept store, which stocks - apart from the usual products sold elsewhere - silks and gift items.
		In March 1967, Jim Thompson was on a holiday with friends in the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia.
		The silks and designs that are the hallmark of Jim Thompson and the Thai Silk Company are as alive as ever.
	www.brudirect.com /DailyInfo/News/Archive/Aug04/310804/bb06.htm (552 words)

	Jim Thompson's House in Bangkok
		Jim Thompson was an American who was born in Greenville, Delaware, in 1906.
		Highly gifted as a designer and textile colorist, he contributed substantially to the industry's growth and to the worldwide recognition accorded to Thai silk.
		All the traditional religious procedures were followed during construction of the house, and on a date in the spring of 1959, decreed as being auspicious by astrologers, Jim Thompson moved in.
	thaistudents.com /guidebook/jthompson.html (563 words)

	Jim's Fishing Charters - Tahsis, BC - About Jim
		In 1993 and 1994 Jim worked on special teaching charters with the legendary Ted Peck of "Tides and Trails", the original hunting and fishing TV show, where Jim helped teach light tackle mooching techniques for Salmon.
		Jim appeared on the TV show Gary Cooper's Fishing Diary in 1995, and made the front cover of BC Sportfishing Magazine with a near record Yelloweye Rockfish in June/July of 1996.
		Jim has his first aid certificate, and is also an enthusiastic photographer and webmaster, with his partner, Alice Thompson, a BC Artist, Photographer, and Web Designer.
	www.jimsfishing.com /about_jim.htm (203 words)

	Pilot Guides.com: Thai Silk from Jim Thompson
		Not only is the Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company the best silk shop in Thailand, stocking a wide range of luxurious fabrics, designer outfits and stylish hoeware, but it has an intriguing history to boot.
		It was founded in 1951 by the eponymous American entrepreneur and former secret agent who was so enraptured by this rough, heavy fabric that comes in the brightest of hues that he was moved to act as a sort of ambassador of silk to the world.
		His company was so successful that Thompson was able to build himself a beautiful house in the traditional Thai style, where he hosted parties which had the Bangkok elite and expat community clamouring for an invite.
	www.pilotguides.com /tv_shows/bazaar/crafts_and_markets/silk.php (605 words)

	Thailand Thai silk & Jim Thompson - eThailand - Thailand's Leading Business Portal
		Jim Thompson, the father of Thai silk, developed new ways of design and production some fifty years ago and set Thai silk on the way to fame.
		James Harrison Wilson Thompson was born in Greenville,Delaware, in 1906.
		The life of Jim Thompson was mysterious; he disappeared into the Malaysian jungle in 1962 and his body was never found.
	www.ethailand.com /index.php?id=1022 (188 words)

	Central Region Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		US citizen Jim Thompson was born in Greenville, Delaware in 1906.
		All the traditional religious prescriptions were followed during the construction of the house, and in the spring of 1959, on the date decreed as being auspicious by astrologers, Jim Thompson moved in.
		In 1976, the Thai court-appointed administrator for the property of Jim Thompson received permission from the government to establish the James H.W. Thompson Foundation.
	www.gwu.edu /~acg/tcent8.htm (593 words)

	TOURISM NEWS -- AT THE TABLE OF JIM THOMPSON – BANGKOK’S LEADING FARANG HOST
		Jim enjoyed meeting individuals from all walks of life and entertained guests at his home, simply referred to as the "Jim Thompson Thai House".
		His charming ‘house on the klong’ was the setting for the many parties and dinners which Jim Thompson hosted during his time in Thailand.
		The restaurants seek to recreate the sparkle and effervescence that made his parties such singular affairs through their décor, service and the superb culinary creations that were always the highlight at Jim Thompson’s table.
	www.tatnews.org /tourism_news/2463.asp (427 words)

	Best List of Thailand : Best Designer for Lady
		For those heathens who are not already initiated in to the church of Nagara, he has been working at Jim Thompson for the past two years and is well-knokn for his Oriental designs, which have been acclaimed.
		She try to be herselt and her designs include the artistry and intricate embroidery you associate with hand-made Thai clothing." The problem is that Thai people want to be Westerners, or atleast look international" she give an ideas that she feels uncomfortable with because she loves Thailand.
		He would prefer to maintain his favuorite style design, expressing woman's beauty and confidence in well cut modern and sexy design.
	www.luxurythai.com /travelguide/bestdesigner.php (332 words)

	CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - Other Sports - Speedboat builder, driver together in London hall
		Jim Thompson was the designer/owner/builder of Miss Supertest III, a boat that set world and British Empire speed records and brought home the Harmsworth Trophy, speedboat racing's most coveted trophy.
		A London branch of the YMCA is named for Hayward, while Thompson arena on the campus of the University of Western Ontario is named after Thompson.
		Thompson got out of boat racing shortly after Hayward was killed.
	slam.canoe.ca /Slam/OtherSports/2005/10/25/1277672-sun.html (729 words)

	ATTA04 THAIHOUSES: SUAN PAKKAD PALACE & JIM THOMPSON'S HOUSES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Jim Thompson, an American who was born at Greenville, Delaware, in 1906 was a practicing architect prior to World War II.
		In 1976, the Thai Court appointed an administrator for the property of Jim Thompson and received permission from Government Ministries of the Kingdom of Thailand to legally establish the James H W Thompson Foundation.
		As a sophisticated and refined person, Jim Thompson’s sole interest was to collect many antiques and revive Thai craft especially that of Thai Silk weaving.
	www.atta.or.th /apec/atta04.asp (1212 words)

	Bangkok Magazine: The Jim Thompson House
		Most of the houses were at least two centuries old and were easily dismantled and brought to the present site, some from as far away as the old capital of Ayudhya.
		The houses were elevated a full story above the ground, a practical Thai precaution to avoid flooding during the rainy season, and the roof tiles were fired in Ayudhya employing a design common centuries ago but rarely used today.
		In 1976, the Thai Court appointed administrator for the property of Jim Thompson received permission from government ministries of the Kingdom of Thailand to legally establish the James H W Thompson Foundation.
	www.bangkokmag.infothai.com /thompson.htm (527 words)

	Jim Thompson House, Bangkok - Asia Finest Discussion Forum
		Jim Thompson House at Bangkok, Thailand, Jim Thompson House is ancient Thai House.
		After leaving the service, he decided to return and live in Thailand permanently.The hand weaving of silk, a long neglected cottage industry, captured Jim Thompson's attention, and he devoted himself to reviving the craft.
		Highly gifted as a designer and textile colorist, he Stairwaycontributed substantially to the industry's growth and to the worldwide recognition accorded to Thai silk.
	www.asiafinest.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=57599 (144 words)

	Weber + Thompson - Employment Opportunities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Influence the future of design with challenging, complex projects all along the west coast — from San Diego to Bellingham.
		We are a hard-working, fun group that works on a wide variety of projects from high rises to mixed-use urban infill, to master planned communities.
		Our ideal project designer is proactive and detail-oriented with an affinity for jumping in and helping out, a strong sense of humor and a desire to take on challenges.
	www.weberthompson.com /projectdesigners.html (194 words)

	Designer discount fashion - Fashion - Find Best Resources
		That career began in Chicago as an assistant U.S. attorney under Jim Thompson and his assistant, Sam Skinner.
		She won her first election as a state representative in 1978, andin 1983 became legislative floor leader in Springfield for Harold Washington, Chicago's first fl mayor.
		In the meantime, Carol Moseley Braun is on a roll, and it's a tall order indeed to derail the leading contender for Woman of the Year in the Year of the Woman especially when you let your opponent set the rules.
	mywebpage.netscape.com /fashionmagazine1/designer-discount-fashion (1353 words)

	Jim Thompson's House Bangkok Tours and tour information guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Visit the famous house of Thailand’s late Thai silk king', Jim Thompson, and see seven old Thai houses skillfully grouped into one with an outstanding collection
		Jim Thompson, an American who was born Greenville, Delaware, in 1906 practiced architect prior to World War 11, he volunteered for service in the U.S. Army, campaigned in Europe, and came to Asia as part of the force that planned to liberate Thailand.
		He gained further known through the construction of this house combining six teak buildings which represented the best of traditional Thai architecture.
	www.phuketjettour.com /tour/bangkok/jimthompson.htm (223 words)

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		The event is designed to introduce the world of aviation to those between 8 and 17 years of age.
		It is an intense overview of many facets of Amateur Radio, designed as an introduction so that you may have a better idea of what's out there for you to experience.
	www.ddxg.net (979 words)

	Jim Thompson's House \| Thailand Attraction Review
		You wouldn’t expect a tourist destination to have such an American-sounding name, but Jim Thompson has an interesting story.
		He was a gifted designer and received worldwide recognition.
		Today Jim Thompson’s house remains open to the public and is considered part of the rich cultural heritage of the Thai people.
	www.internationalcircuit.com /thailand/tourism-3.php (202 words)

	Purgatory House, The Movie. A Feature Written By A 14-Year-Old-Girl.
		The cast members of "Purgatory House" who came up on stage were: (left to right) Jim Hanks, Cindy Baer, Nasty Nes, Devin Witt, Celeste Davis, Johnny Pacar, Howard Lockie and Katherine Skatula.
		Jim Hanks (Saint James) shares his humor and sincerity with the cast and audience.
		Pictures of Cindy Baer, Celeste Davis, Jim Hanks, Johnny Pacar, Devin Witt, John Witt, Haylie Duff at the Leammle Theater, Santa Monica.
	www.purgatoryhouse.com /dances.html (465 words)

	Royalty free stock image \| Jim Thompson's House in Bangkok Thailand \| iStockphoto.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
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		The Jim Thompson's teak House in Bangkok is a typical example of a traditional Thai house.
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	www.istockphoto.com /file_closeup.php?id=479892 (135 words)

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