A popular Thai travelogue series, “Crush on Thailand 11,” recently captured an intense experience high above Bangkok, demonstrating the growing trend of extreme urban tourism. Hosts Roger Wu and Wong “BoBo” Jing-Ling visited the city’s highest structure, a 74-story building, to brave the I-Tilt suspended observation deck, a nerve-testing attraction designed to give visitors a unique, yet terrifying, view of the metropolis.
The segment airing tomorrow night features BoBo performing the harrowing feat. Participants lie flat on a mesh net, which then tilts downward at a 65-degree angle, making individuals feel as if they are suspended outside the building with minimal support. For those with a fear of heights, the experience is designed to be deeply unsettling. Prior to the descent, BoBo was equipped with a heart rate monitor by staff. As the mechanical device lowered slowly, she was positioned approximately 296 meters (971 feet) above street level, seemingly floating in the open air.
The exposure proved overwhelming, with BoBo calling for rescue less than a minute into the tilt. Recounting the ordeal afterward, she confessed: “It was genuinely terrifying. In the first 10 seconds, I truly thought I was going to die. I was so stressed; it is incredibly high up.” Roger, maintaining a jovial, almost mischievous demeanor, watched the monitor and assured viewers that her heart rate remained stable despite the distress.
Following the adrenaline rush, the pair shifted focus to Bangkok’s vibrant nighttime scene, highlighting a popular establishment that blends Spanish, French, and Thai cuisine, though its primary draw is its lively social atmosphere and extensive drink menu. The venue regularly attracts long queues on weekend nights, with average wait times exceeding two hours. Roger noted the staff’s enthusiasm, often performing simple songs and dances to energize the crowd, as a key factor in the high energy of the venue.
A subsequent segment featured a seemingly ordinary coffee shop that, surprisingly, houses a mini-zoo nestled within the bustling city center. The sanctuary is home to several exotic species, including what is considered one of the world’s smallest monkeys. Roger recalled seeing the miniature primates years ago at a flea market, where they commanded prices upwards of 500,000 Thai Baht (approximately $13,600 USD). He emphasized that while the trade of such animals is now prohibited, this specific location operates legally under official licensing.
In the final episode to air, Roger pushes the boundaries further by visiting a themed restaurant capitalizing on the fame of a charismatic internet personality known as “Nanjing Red Sister.” Roger explained that the individual’s popularity has reached Bangkok, and the eatery uses her likeness as its central gimmick. Beyond employing look-alikes of the personality, the restaurant meticulously recreates known sets and decorations associated with her online brand. The owner, who previously ran a dessert shop, successfully capitalized on the trend, making two “Red Sister” cakes signature items, reportedly selling over a hundred units daily. The success demonstrates how pop culture and social media trends are increasingly influencing business models within the Thai restaurant scene.
