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Jim Thompson House & Museum

Bangkok - As I stepped off the plane, the sudden gust of warm air hit my face made me realise it was going to be a very hot and humid day.   It was a public holiday in Thailand and so too in Singapore - Vesak Day; so no alcohol was served in Bangkok as a respect to Buddha in a majority Buddhist country.  It did not bother me much as I rarely consume but notices were on many outlets and hotels. The traffic seems clear on the highway until we hit Sukhumvit Road, the traffic came to a crawl. I decided to go to Jim Thompson Museum and it was just 2 BTS station away at National Stadium BTS; and a short walk down a alley. After paying the entrance fee which came with the guided tour. There were many tourist waiting around in the garden for the guided tour in their language.   I hang around till the 4.40pm English tour and it was very educational. Beautiful gardens Beautiful manicured gardens surrounded the houses.   Jim Thompson being an architect he too...

Asian Civilisations Museum

Singapore - The Asian Civilisation Museum is about 10 minutes walk from Cathedral but it was pouring cats and dogs.   It cost $12 to enter the special exhibits on Angkor, but was allowed to enter free of charge.  The Asian Civilisations Museum is devoted to the rich artistic heritage of Asia, especially the ancestral cultures of Singaporeans.   Angkor Exhibition Picture of Angkor Wat Collections Elephant sculpture  Asian Performing Arts Gallery Chinese Ceramics Gallery Types of Ceramics Contemporary Art by Pich Sopheap Pich is a Cambodian artist that created this outdoor exhibit of the Cambodian Beng Tree and Ordeal Tree. Tang Shipwreak exhibits