Why is the main bathroom in the historic Jim Thompson House in Bangkok bolted shut and strictly off limits to the public?

Answer 1

The bathroom has been closed to the public since the Jim Thompson Foundation acquired the home in the late 1970's. At this time, certain decorative elements thought not to be in keeping with the historic nature of the home and art collection were removed from the private bathroom. The bathroom was refurbished, minus the offending decorative items, but since the room is clearly not up to the quality of the rest of the home, it is not open for viewing.