Klaeng (Thai: แกลง) is a district (amphoe) in the eastern part of Rayong Province, eastern Thailand.

History

In the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), Mueang Klaeng was the 4th class city under Monthon Chanthaburi. The old Mueang office was located in Ban Laem Mueang, Tambon Paknam Prasae. In 1897 the office was moved to Ban Pho Thong, at the northern side of Wat Pho Thong. In 1908 Mueang Klaeng was downgraded to a district of Rayong Province.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the west clockwise) Mueang Rayong, Wang Chan, Khao Chamao, Kaeng Hang Maeo and Na Yai Am of Chanthaburi Province. To the south is the Gulf of Thailand.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 15 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 145 villages (muban). Klaeng is a town (thesaban mueang) which covers parts of the tambon Thang Kwian and Wang Wa. There are further 4 townships (thesaban tambon) - Kong Din covers parts of tambon Kong Din, Thung Khwai Kin parts of tambon Thung Khwai Kin and Khlong Pun, Pak Nam Prasae parts of tambon Pak Nam Krasae, and Sunthorn Phu the whole tambon Kram and Chak Phong. There are also 15 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Inh.
1. Thang Kwian ทางเกวียน 10 22331
2. Wang Wa วังหว้า 13 9878
3. Chak Don ชากโดน 8 4,871
4. Noen Kho เนินฆ้อ 9 4,532
5. Kram กร่ำ 6 5,674
6. Chak Phong ชากพง 7 8,988
7. Krasae Bon กระแสบน 14 6,987
8. Ban Na บ้านนา 13 8,261
9. Thung Khwai Kin ทุ่งควายกิน 13 14864
10. Kong Din กองดิน 11 10604
11. Khlong Pun คลองปูน 9 5871
12. Phang Rat พังราด 8 6,172
13. Pak Nam Krasae ปากน้ำกระแส 8 7142
17. Huai Yang ห้วยยาง 9 3,747
18. Song Salueng สองสลึง 8 5,773

 

 

  KLAENG ATTRACTIONS

  • LAEM MAE PHIM
    Beyond Suan Wang Kaew about 11 kilometers and 30 kilometers from Rayong Resort, the long white sandy beach is comfortable foe relaxation. Swimming is also quite good here as the wave is not strong and the sea is clean and clear.

  • KO MUN
    Mu Ko Mun consist of three islands namely Ko Mun Nai, Ko Mun Klang and Ko Mun Nok, about one and a half hour from Rayong Resort. Ko Mun Nai, Sea Turtle Conservation Station, can be visited during the day only, staying overnight is prohibited. Around Mu Ko Mun is suitable for diving to see the coral or fishing.

 

  • SUNTHORN PHU MEMORIAL PARK
    Beyond Laem Mae Phim about 5 kilometers towards Klaeng District, a statue of the great poet of the Ratanakosin Era is found in a seated position place on a hillock overlooking on ornamental pond. Characters from his most famous work can be seen below him such as his beloved hero "Phra Aphaimanee", the graceful mermaid and giant.     

 

  • KHAO CHAMAO AND KHAO WONG NATIONAL PARK
    Located at Klaeng District, approximately 50 kilometers from Rayong Resort. There various types of trees and plants, as well as those species highly valued as decorative plants. The waterfall, caves and rock are attractive and popular among tourists. The Forest Department has proclaimed it as National Park since December 31, 1975.

  • KHAO CHAMAO WATERFALL
    About 16 kilometers off the main highway at km.274. It has 7 levels, and it is not too difficult to reach the top. At the second level called "Wang Mutcha", is a big basin, which has a lot of fishes. They have become the symbolic of this waterfall.

  • KLONG PLA KANG WATERFALL
    About 3 kilometers from National Park Office is the most beautiful waterfall. It may be rather difficult to reach the to, as one does not only have to walk through the forest, but also climb up the mountain in some part. Various types of plants such as ferns, orchids, mushrooms and etc. appear along the way. These are suitable for studying about Natural and Plants.