Thanks to the efforts of the local community, this is probably the best preserved heritage neighborhood in Bangkok. Recently, the residents within Phraeng Phuton decided to restore their community and improve their landscape.

With some government support and donated paint, they brought the community back to life. They have created an open public space in the center of the square which they use for community plays and festivals, just like in the old days. Things look pretty much the same today as they did during the reign of King Rama V.

On this block there are 145 rooms decorated with beautiful fretted wooden works, typical of the neo-classical European design favored by Rama V.