Prawet was once part of Phra Khanong district then was elevated to become a separate district in 1989. There are plenty of housing projects along this road and it plays an important part to control flood problem in eastern Bangkok with its huge lake in Rama IX Park. Si Nakharin road is the major road which you can access through in this area. It has a large park built in this district with a water reservoir. It is in close proximity to the Suvarnbhumi Airport.