Bangkok's most vlog-worthy spots

Here are five locations to inspire your next video and why the Canon EOS R50 V is the perfect camera to bring your vision to life
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Time Out Bangkok in partnership with Canon Thailand
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Bangkok is a city of beautiful contradictions: where abandoned warehouses are reborn as art spaces, where glass-walled malls glitter by the river, and where rooftop bars rise above streets alive with chaos. Every corner hums with possibility, offering not just sights but stories waiting to be framed.

In a world where moments are shared as quickly as they are lived, many dream of becoming creators. For some, it’s a playful outlet beyond the nine-to-five; for others, it’s a way to share passions. Whatever the reason, one thing remains true: every storyteller needs a tool to bring their vision to life.

For countless photographers and filmmakers, that first tool was Canon, the brand that helped them turn curiosity into craft.

Now, with the Big Mango as its canvas, the Canon EOS R50 V steps in as a companion for city storytellers. Compact yet powerful, it is light in the hand while packed with professional features. Its 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor, the same size used in cinema cameras like the EOS C70, delivers sharp, detailed images and advanced Cinema EOS tools such as Custom Picture and LUTs provide full creative control over colour and mood. Plus, a colour filter offers 14 tones to help you craft vlog videos that match any vibe.

Built for fast-moving urban life, it also features one-handed vlog controls, a front record button, instant live-streaming access and a vertical-ready grip.

Here are five locations where the EOS R50 V’s strengths shine brightest.

Frame light and texture at Warehouse 30

On a quiet stretch of Charoenkrung, old military warehouses have been reborn as galleries, cafes and creative studios. Inside, shafts of natural light cut across weathered concrete floors, rusted beams and minimalist storefronts. Each space carries echoes of the past, yet hums with the pulse of modern imagination.

This is where the EOS R50 V’s cinematic colour modes shine. The muted palettes of concrete and rust are rendered into moody, filmic tones, while the soft natural light becomes a character in itself – slipping, shifting, reshaping the mood of every frame. With each shot, the space transforms into a stage where history and creativity converge. And with the 14 colour tone filters, you can match the vibe of the location – whether with a teal-and-orange story tone for warmth and nostalgia or another palette that echoes the spirit of the scene

For creators, Warehouse 30 is a reminder that beauty often lives in contrasts. And with the EOS R50 V in hand, those contrasts become cinematic stories that feel both timeless and of the moment.

Capture the pulse of the city at The Commons Thonglor

Step into The Commons Thonglor and the city seems to breathe around you. Baristas pour steaming coffee behind bustling counters, children chase sunlight across open staircases and the occasional chord of live music drifts through the air. It’s alive, chaotic and full of stories waiting to be told – a tapestry of community, creativity and culinary culture.

Here, the EOS R50 V’s zoom lever and one-handed vlog controls become an extension of the creator’s own rhythm. Moving through crowds, capturing wide lifestyle shots or intimate details, the camera keeps pace without slowing down. Every frame becomes a slice of Bangkok in motion, each moment vivid, spontaneous and polished.

Convey the grandeur of Iconsiam

Perched along the banks of the Chao Phraya, Iconsiam stretches like a city of light. From its terraces, the river unfolds in endless ribbons, barges drift slowly beneath the sky and skyscrapers rise in elegant silhouettes against the horizon. As day fades to evening, golden sunlight melts into neon reflections, painting the city in shifting colours.

With the EOS R50 V’s dynamic range, every detail comes to life: the sky stays dramatic, the river sparkles with reflected light and shadows keep their depth. At this riverside complex, influencers can play with perspective, capturing sweeping views and small details alike. With Canon’s camera, the city’s beauty shines in every frame.

Elevate everyday aesthetics at Bangkok’s cafes

Bangkok’s cafe scene is a playground for design lovers, full of corners that invite both inspiration and relaxation. In Ari, Japanese-inspired minimalism creates a serene escape from the city’s bustle, where every table and shelf feels carefully considered. In Phrom Phong, lush greenery spills from sleek, stylish interiors, blending nature with modern design. In Chinatown, retro shophouse cafes hum with vintage charm – exposed brick, worn wood, and eclectic decor combine to create spaces that feel alive with history and personality. 

The EOS R50 V’s vertical shooting mode makes creating Reels and TikToks effortless, with no awkward cropping and no compromises on framing. From close-ups of frothy latte art to the way sunlight dances across terrazzo tables, the camera transforms casual cafe-hopping into scroll-stopping content.

Find the glow at a rooftop bar

As the sun sets, Bangkok wakes up in colour. From Above Eleven to Sky Bar, rooftops sparkle with cocktails, music pulses through the air and city lights stretch as far as the eye can see. With dim light, fast movement and shifting colours, shooting here can be tricky. However, the EOS R50 V’s low-light performance can handle it. Faces look natural under neon, city lights stay bright and each shot comes out sharp. 

At these locations, the vibe is electric. Conversations fill the air, laughter floats on the breeze and the city below sparkles with lights. Every moment moves quickly, but the EOS R50 V captures it all, making it easy to preserve the energy and excitement of the capital at night. Vlogging in this atmosphere is effortless, thanks to the video recording button and a flip-out screen that helps you frame every shot without slipping out of view.

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