It is a community of Thai Chinese who still maintain the traditional lifestyle similar to Talad Noi in Bangkok.
The famous singer of that era went from Bangkok for shows in here, such as Suraphol Sombatcharoen or Waiphot Phetsuphan.
[3] Currently, Chak Ngaeo has been promoted as a cultural attraction since 2012 by organization under the Office of the Prime Minister.
The center of community is also the site of the Mazu Shrine or Chaomae Thapthim (เจ้าแม่ทับทิม) in Thai, the goddess of the sea, fishery and seafaring according to the belief of Chinese.
There is also Chak Ngaeo Rama, the original wooden cinema that remains to the present.