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Time Out
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Pop a cork! Bangkok sweeps gold in the Star Wine List of the Year Asia 2025
There's more to Bangkok than street food and skyscrapers – the capital's also making major moves in the world of wine. The Big Mango claimed six out of 12 Gold Stars in the Star Wine List of the Year Asia 2025, cementing its status as a rising star in Asia's wine scene. The awards, released annually, celebrate the best wine lists and the talent behind them across Greater China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. With categories covering everything from list length and by-the-glass offerings to sparkling wines, regional focuses, sustainability and rising stars, the competition highlights all dimensions of wine curation. Judging is handled by an independent panel of internationally acclaimed sommeliers. For the 2025 edition, the panel included Salvatore Castano, ASI's Best Sommelier of Europe and Africa 2021, and Reeze Choi, ASI's Third Best Sommelier of the World 2023, who engaged in rigorous discussions to determine the winners across 11 categories. This year, the capital takes home six of the 12 Gold Stars – the highest recognition in each category. Inddee leads the pack with three wins: Best By the Glass List, Best Medium-Sized List and the prestigious Grand Prix. Other standout winners include Haoma, recognised for Best Short List and Sustainable Wine List and Sühring, which claimed Best Austrian Wine List. But the excitement doesn't end there – Gold Star winners automatically qualify for the Star Wine List of the Year International Final, set to take place in Vienna this June. So keep an eye on the announcement as we might see Bangkok shine even brighter on the global stage.
Time Out
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Attack on Titan Final Exhibition looms over Bangkok ‘til June 18
Thai fans can step back into the world of Titans as the exhibition makes its Bangkok debut Bangkokians show no sign of slowing down when it comes to Japanese anime exhibitions. Lately, the Big Mango has welcomed a steady stream of them into local galleries. This time, it's the Attack on Titan Final Exhibition that has taken over the city, running until June 18. It's been almost two years since the final episode of this dark fantasy manga and anime series by Hajime Isayama aired. Yet its incredible world, gripping plot and complex characters continue to spark conversations among fans worldwide. Now, with the exhibition in the capital, fans can step back into the world of Titans and experience the adventure once more. Showcased at CentralWorld Pulse, this exhibition brings Attack on Titan to life with eight zones where fans can explore Isayama's original drafts and sketches of Titans, characters and objects from the manga archives as well as jump into a thrilling battle sequence in a cinema-style setting. Photograph: CentralWorld One of the standout experiences is the 'Titan War' theatre, where you'll get to watch two 10-minute animation episodes on a giant 2.4-meter-high, 9-meter-wide screen. Feel the rush as the Titans fall from the sky in a battle sequence that puts you right in the middle of the action. And don't miss the special zone, designed just for Thailand, where you can check out the jaw-dropping four metre tall inflatable Titan Head, complete with a wall-climbing effect that makes you feel like you're stepping straight into the anime. Tickets for the Attack on Titan Final Exhibition starts at B300 on Ticktmelon.
Time Out
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Would you defy gravity at Mahanakhon Bangkok's I-Tilt?
High-rise buildings are sprouting up all over Bangkok. But sometimes, a sunset selfie at a rooftop bar just doesn't cut it. That's where the skyline continues to evolve, with new attractions like Mahanakhon Bangkok's latest thrill – Bangkok I-Tilt. At 296 metres above the heart of the capital, this extreme outdoor attraction is the first of its kind in the known universe. Visitors are tilted over the edge of a skyscraper at a terrifying 65-degree angle. If you're ready to test your fear of heights, there's even a real-time fear monitor showing your heart rate as you go through the experience. Those who make it to the end walk away with a 'Certificate of Courage.' Your safety is taken seriously here. The attraction is equipped with a dual-layer net system that can support up to 600 kilograms, designed by a top German engineering firm to deliver all the excitement with peace of mind. Plus, trained staff are always on hand, keeping an eye on everything. Even in the wake of a recent earthquake, people are still lining up — proof that the Big Mango's appetite for a rush hasn't wavered.
Time Out
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Bangkok celebrates anniversary with free outdoor film screenings at National Museum
Bangkok is the kind of place where gleaming towers rise beside centuries-old temples – a city of contrasts that somehow just gels. And this year, the Big Mango turned 243 on April 21. To mark the occasion, the capital's buzzing with events, with all sorts of public and private organisations joining in the celebrations. One highlight comes from the Thai Film Archive, who've teamed up with the Ministry of Culture to host outdoor film screenings in the National now until April 27, the main courtyard of the museum is transforming into a cosy outdoor cinema, screening films that capture the city's history, culture, and the everyday chaos that makes it so full of life. The lineup includes a mix you probably didn't see coming: war sagas, urban thrillers, nostalgic throwbacks and even a horror flick. Best of all, it's free, with screenings starting at 7pm each night. Unfortunately, only two films in the programme feature English subtitles. The first, See Siam Through The State Railway Film Collection, will screen on April 23. Completed in 2024, this flick brings together silent historical footage, accompanied by a newly composed instrumental score. It gives us a glimpse into Siam from the 1920s to early 1930s, showcasing everything from palace ceremonies to everyday life and the landscapes of a past next film is Dan Sab (The Cursed Land, 2024), playing on April 27. This psychological horror delves into a lesser-known chapter of Bangkok's history, focusing on a Muslim community in the city's eastern suburbs. It follows the eerie tale of a father and daughter who move to Nong Chok, a Muslim area on the outskirts of the capital, only to encounter a vengeful djinn that's been trapped since the early days of the Rattanakosin only two films have English subtitles, there's still plenty to enjoy. On other days, you can catch Thai classics like romantic Tawiphop (1990) or supernatural drama Sunday is Luk Bah Tiew La Sood (Crazy Me, 1993) to get a feel for Thai cinema. After all, the museum at night and an outdoor screening are an experience in themselves.
