Chomphon subdistrict

Chomphon, also spelled Chom Phon, is a khwaeng of Chatuchak District, Bangkok, Thailand.

Denomination

The name Chomphon after the name of the soi Chomphon or Soi Lat Phrao 15, off Lat Phrao Road in the beginning phase that is situated in the area, not far from Lat Phrao Square. This alley used to be home to RS, one of Thailand's leading music labels and entertainment companies.
The area was declared a subdistrict in late 2003, along with four other subdistricts of Chatuchak.

Geography

Chomphon is the southeast part of the district. Other areas that surround it include : Chan Kasem in its district, Din Daeng of Din Daeng, Sam Sen Nai in Phaya Thai, Chatuchak in its district, respectively.

Places

The stretch of the Ratchadapisek Road in the area of Chomphon is lined with a large number of justice agencies. These include Criminal Court, Civil Court and Office of the Attorney General.
Other important places include Department of Land Transport, Saint John's University, TMBThanachart Bank, Channel 7 HD, Thairath Headquarters, BTS Group Holdings etc.