Jim Thompson date of birth:
September 27, 1906
How old was Jim Thompson when died?
70
Where was Jim Thompson born?
Greenville, Delaware, USA
When did Jim Thompson die?
April 7, 1977
What is Jim Thompson nationality?
American
What is Jim Thompson's occupation?
Co-founder of Thai Silk Company
Short Biography
James Harrison Wilson "Jim" Thompson, (born 21 March 1906 — disappeared 26 March 1967) was an American businessman who helped revitalise the Thai silk industry in the 1950s and 1960s. At the time of his disappearance he was one of the most famous Americans living in Asia. Time magazine claimed he "almost singlehanded(ly) saved Thailand's vital silk industry from extinction". His disappearance from the Cameron Highlands generated one of the largest land searches in Southeast Asian history, and is one of the most famous mysteries in the region.