districts that still have a lot of green space. In certain areas there are still only few landlords, some of them own about 180 rais (71 acres). Small farmers rent 10–20 rais (3–6 acers) each for their farming. Nong Khaem used to be an area of white champaca growing up to 1,000 rais (395 acres). In 1973 Thai President Foods started production of MAMA brand instant noodles in a factory in Nong Khang Phlu. In 1986 the factory was moved to a larger site in Si Racha. Nong Khaem is the original location of Channel 3, before moving to the current Khlong Toei district in 1999. Nong Khaem is one of Bangkok's three main solid waste disposal centres. It handles 3,500 tonnes of waste a day from all 16 districts on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River. Two other Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) disposal centres are on the east side of the river, in Prawet and Sai Mai districts. The Nong Khaem centre has an annual operating budget of two billion baht. The only spotted deer farm in Bangkok has been in Nong Khaem until now. Transportation Phet Kasem is the main road of the district, Ma Chareon Road (Soi Phet Kasem 81) and Soi Phet Kasem 69 (Khlong Khwang) are the shortcuts to Bang Bon and connect with other roads. This district still has no BTS or MRT access. The nearest MRT station is Lak Song located in Bang Khae beside The Mall Bang Khae. Places Southeast Asia University (SAU) Thonburi University Muban Kru Technological College Wat Nong Khaem Wat Wong La Pha Ram Wat Udomrangsi Vichaivej International Nongkhaem Hospital Yot Khaem Park References External links BMA website with the tourist landmarks of Nong Khaem Nong Khaem district office (Thai only) Districts of Bangkok