Thailand: Jim Thompson Museum

This was probably one of my favorites of this trip, not only because I love a good museum, but also because it felt like an oasis within the crazy city.  The museum, or Jim Thompson's house, is set in a peaceful garden with a couple other buildings, including a cafe and a shop full of gorgeous silk items.  Jim Thompson fell in love with with the Thai culture and ended up moving to Thailand after WWII, when he set about reviving the Thai silk industry.  His house is in the traditional Thai style and contains an impressive collection of artifacts from all over Asia, including several Buddha statues.  An interesting tidbit - Jim Thompson remained a Christian, but had the Buddhas in his house because he liked their calm expression. 

Photos weren't allowed inside, but the garden made up for it by being extra photogenic.