Rong Mueang


Rong Mueang is a khwaeng of Pathum Wan district, downtown Bangkok.

History

Its name after Rong Mueang road, a short route that runs through the area. The road runs parallel to the Hua Lamphong railway station side as far as ending at Rama I road on the Kasat Suek bridge, with a distance of about 900 m..
This road named in honour of Phraya Indra Dhibodee Siharat Rong Mueang, an one nobleman during the King Rama V's reign. He was one of the nobles of those days who helped build manay roads in Bang Rak district for real estate investment such as Si Phraya, Decho, Surawong etc. Rong Mueang is regarded as a road in the south of Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem canal. It began construction in the year 1902 until it was completed and there was an official opening ceremony on March 29, 1904.

Geography

Rong Mueang has an area of approximately 1.423 km2, considered as an urban area and an one economic center.
Neighbouring subdistricts are : Si Yaek Maha Nak in Dusit district, Thanon Phetchaburi in Ratchathewi district, Wang Mai in its district, Maha Phruettharam in Bang Rak district, Pom Prap, Wat Thep Sirin, and Khlong Maha Nak in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district.
The area also consists of at least four communities, for example Trok Salak Hin, Wat Duang Khae, Flat Rot Fai, and Charat Mueang etc. Which in these communities, there are at least seven other interesting landmarks.
Moreover, Rong Mueang is also home to many restaurants, some of them was chosen to be Bib Gourmand from Michelin Guide as well.

Places

Important places

Rong Mueang is served by Hua Lamphong MRT station, Bamrung Mueang road, and Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem boat service