Jim Thompson

Quick facts

Jim Thompson at a glance

Behind the label

The Thai Silk Company, founded by James H. W. Thompson

Based

Bangkok, Thailand

Since

1951

Focus

Textile heritage

Makes

Silk fabrics, fashion, accessories and home furnishings

Official site

jimthompson.com ↗

Instagram

@jimthompson.official ↗

The person and the label

Who is behind Jim Thompson?

Jim Thompson is a company, not a designer: The Thai Silk Company, founded by the American James H. W. Thompson. The company’s own timeline dates its founding to 1951, its About page says 1950 and Britannica gives 1948; it marked its 75th anniversary on 5 March 2026. The Jim Thompson House in Bangkok was completed in 1959, and the company’s silk appeared in the third series of The White Lotus.

Timeline

Jim Thompson, dated

1. 1951The Thai Silk Company is founded, by the company’s own timeline. Source ↗
2. 1959The Jim Thompson House in Bangkok is completed. Source ↗
3. 5 March 2026Marks its 75th anniversary. Source ↗

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• ISSUE Ready-to-wear · since 1999
• Greyhound Original Menswear · since 1980
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Sources

Sources

1. Jim Thompson — timeline (official site) checked 22 October 2026
2. Britannica — Jim Thompson checked 22 October 2026
3. Bangkok Biz News — Jim Thompson at 75 (March 2026) checked 22 October 2026

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