Daeng is a district (amphoe) in the northwestern part of Rayong province, eastern Thailand.

Etymology

The name Pluak Daeng originates from the founding of the village. The villagers found an ant hill full of red termites (Thai: Pluak Daeng), different from those in other areas.

History

The area was originally part of Ban Khai district. The minor district (king amphoe) Pluak Daeng was established on 1 June 1970 consisting of the two tambons, Ta Sit and Pluak Daeng. It was upgraded to a full district on 25 March 1979.

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the east clockwise) Wang Chan, Ban Khai, Nikhom Phatthana of Rayong Province, Bang Lamung, Si Racha and Nong Yai of Chonburi province. The important water resource is the Nong Pla Lai Reservoir.

Demography

Most of the Pluak Daeng populations are latent populations. Some are from Phitsanulok and Sukhothai or nearby provinces. They come to live here to work.

Administration

Central administration

Pluak Daeng is divided into six sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 34 administrative villages (mubans).

Local administration

There are two sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambons) in the district: There are six sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:

Economy

Pluak Daeng is considered an industrial estate area. It had five large industrial estates.