It's not exactly what you'd expect from Jim Thompson -- the silk empire that has for the past ... found on the new Foulard hobo bags, men's dress shirts, and even as a lining inside the pink ...

W. Thompson, 52, who has almost singlehanded saved Thailand’s vital silk industry from extinction. So begins TIME’s 1958 profile of Jim Thompson, dubbed ‘The Silk King.’ Less than a decade ...

The Thai Silk Co, the operator of ... Currently, Jim Thompson operates 25 stores nationwide, featuring ready-to-wear, scarves, bags and accessories among its top product categories.

For most visitors to Thailand, Jim Thompson is a household name. Scarves and neckties made of bright, high-quality silk and other materials have become established souvenirs of the country for ...