House Samyan named one of the world's 100 best cinemas

In an age where streaming keeps pushing forward and living costs keep climbing, there's something special about cinemas that feels more important than ever. Film buffs get it (especially the Letterboxd crowd), and Time Out's global team has just ranked the 100 best cinemas worldwide. 

The brilliant news? House Samyan is Thailand's sole entry, sitting at number 46 alongside legendary screens from Paris, Tokyo and Berlin.

This isn't just any cinema. Tucked up on the fifth floor of Samyan Mitrtown, House Samyan feels more like a house than a classic cinema, and it is one of Bangkok's film lovers’ best. 

For seven years now, it's been the go-to spot for independent films, international cinema and rare classics you won't find anywhere else. From One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Taiwanese new wave gems to Y2K Japanese films that you won’t find screening anywhere else – it has a lot to offer the city’s crowd.

The three screening rooms feel intimate. More like settling in at a friend's place than anything else. There's even a balcony with views over Wat Hua Lamphong and the Bangkok skyline (stunning at sunset, if you’re not inside glued to the big screen when ti happens). 

Needless to say, House Samyan has become an essential landmark for anyone wanting to experience cinema beyond the mainstream, wrapped up in an atmosphere that's unfussy but full of character. No wonder it made the 100 best cinemas worldwide list. 

Check their official website for what's screening now.