How to find person to help me film about food in Bangkok?

check out the bangkok filmmakers facebook group, lots of local videographers post there looking for gigs. also try posting in the "bangkok creatives" group on the same platform. if you want someone who knows the street food scene specifically, ask around the food stalls at or tor kor market near chatuchak, some of the younger vendors have friends who shoot content. just be clear about pay upfront, a day rate for a local shooter with basic gear is usually around 1500-2500 baht

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Two months is a good stretch, you'll have time to find the right person. Hit up the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) near Siam, there's often a bulletin board near the ground floor cafe where local filmmakers and photographers pin their cards. Also, the weekend market at Chatuchak has a row of vintage camera shops in section 5, the owners there usually know a few reliable freelancers who shoot food content and won't flake on you.

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honestly the best way is to just walk around sukhumvit soi 38 or the old town near khao san and talk to people filming content themselves. a lot of local creators are happy to help for cash if u approach them chill. the thai youtube community is pretty tight knit so once you find one person they'll prob know others. i'd skip the agencies they overcharge and the freelancers on those platforms are usually less passionate about food specifically

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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