THE JIM THOMPSON MYSTERY (Disappearance of a Fashion Mogul)

Why did Jim Thompson mysteriously disappear? Was he more than a fashion mogul? 👉Read more fashion- and lifestyle-related articles on https://www.thepinklookbook.com Once upon a time there was an American businessman who turned himself into the “silk king“ of Thailand. His dinner parties were as legendary as his effort to work with the weaving communities. This silk king also had a past in the military, more specifically in the predecessor organization of the CIA. And one day, during Easter 1967 he mysteriously disappeared in the Malaysian jungle. Sounds like a movie? It is a true story – the one about Jim Thompson which I am sharing today. Still haven’t subscribed to my channel on YouTube? ►Pink Lookbook:    / pinklookbook   Read more fashion- and lifestyle-related articles on https://www.thepinklookbook.com Follow me on Instagram:   / lizsteiger   Check out my fashion label: https://www.pelagona.com   / pelagona   00:00 Intro 03:44 Part 1 – Early Years and Move to New York City 07:46 Military Career and Arrival in Thailand 09:54 The Beginnings of the Oriental Hotel and Brief Trip back to America 13:02 Back in Bangkok Facing Another Disappointment 16:03 The Start of the Silk Business 24:05 Business Philosophy 28:25 The Famous Jim Thompson House and Success of the Company 30:52 Part 2 – The Mysterious Disappearance 34:38 Detailed Timeline of the Case ** DISCLAIMER AND SOURCES ** This video is based on the general knowledge of the author as a fashion and art historian, for further sources, please check: https://thepinklookbook.com/the-jim-t... Sources Thumbnail Picture: Jim Thompson Official Website, Picture taken by the author at the Jim Thompson House Museum, Themosttraveled.com (background) This is a non-sponsored video, the views expressed are the personal experiences of the author and are for entertainment purposes only. #jimthompson #mystery #thailand #jimthompsonhouse #luxury #luxuryfashion #fashionstories #fashionindustry #design #fashiondesign #fashionbusiness #businessfounder #fashionhistory #arthistory #fashionhistorian #arthistorian #fashion #silkscarf #silk #vintagefashion #vintageglam #fashionexplained #fashionstories #hermes #hermesscarf #carre #carrehermes #birkin #birkinbag #kellybag #gracekelly #scarfdesign #iconicfashion #icons #fashionblog #fashionblogger #bangkok #scarfcollection #foulard