The Jim Thompson Farm in Thailand, closed to visitors for the rest of the year, will open for tours from December 2, 2017 to January 7, 2018.
Located in Nakhon Ratchasima, a few hours northeast of Bangkok by car, the farm will on the opening day host a half marathon (21km), starting at 05.00, a mini marathon (10km), starting at 06.00, and a fun run (5km) and walk-run (1.5km) both at 06.10.
Prices are 850 baht (US$26) for the walk-run, fun run or mini marathon and 950 baht for the half marathon. This includes a Jim Thompson admission ticket, running shirt, cloth bag and finisher shirt (exclusive for the half marathon).
Themed Rushing Water – Life Force of Isan, this year’s Jim Thompson Farm Tour aims to help visitors discover the significance of water in the region’s culture and traditions.
Attractions and activities on the farm include the pink cosmos field, the giant pumpkin patch and colourful flower field, ‘Jim Village’ where visitors get a hands-on experience of the silk production processes of the Jim Thompson brand, and ‘Jim Market’ for vegetable, fruit, pot flower and fresh produce shopping.
