Jim Thompson: The Man & the Legend Filming Locations
Where was Jim Thompson: The Man & the Legend filmed? Jim Thompson: The Man & the Legend was filmed in 6 locations across Thailand, United States and France in the following places:
Jim Thompson: The Man & the Legend Filming Locations
Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Wat Phra Kaew Temple. Nearby is Wat Pho Temple with an enormous reclining Buddha and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple with its steep steps and Khmer-style spire.
Pak Thong Chai is a district in the southern part of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand.
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Jim Thompson: The Man & the Legend (2007)
When the "Silk King" Jim Thompson came to Thailand at the end of World War 2, he became one of the most famous Americans living in Asia. His disappearance in the Malaysian jungle in 1967 is one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century.