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Thompson<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup> An American architect and former OSS officer, Thompson is credited with single-handedly revitalizing the traditional Thai silk industry after World War II, earning him the title of the &#8220;Thai Silk King.&#8221;<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The house itself is an architectural masterpiece, completed in 1959.<sup><\/sup> It is not a single structure but a complex of six antique, traditional Thai teakwood houses that Thompson meticulously purchased from different parts of Thailand, including Ayutthaya, dismantled, and reassembled on the banks of the Khlong Saen Saep canal.<sup><\/sup> The elevated, stilt-style houses feature exquisite detailing and house Thompson\u2019s vast collection of Southeast Asian art, including Buddhist sculptures, traditional paintings, and antique Chinese porcelain.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum\u2019s enduring appeal is tied to Thompson&#8217;s enigmatic fate. 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