If you are interested in history you'll want to visit the Jim Thompson House and learn about the silk trade and living the Thai way. Thompson was an interesting man and his contribution is important. His home is now a museum that you tour with a docent in small groups learning the culture of living in Thailand, how and why certain constructs are used in homes. Well worth your time to go here!
Very impressed with the preservation done and the stories told by the guide was excellent! A nice place to visit to learn more about Jim Thompson and his collections of antiques.