The Rang Ranad (the trough stand) of the Ranad-Ek Mon has the shape similar to a boat, functioning as the sound box. Each end of the Rang Ranad is covered by a sheet of wood called Khon. Two hooks are fixed to the inner face of each Khon for suspending the Peun Ranad above the Rang Ranad. Under the central part of the Rang Ranad there is a piece of wood attached as a base, called Tao Ranad (the Ranad foot). The stand of the Ranad-Ek Mon is the same as that of the common Ranad-Ek, except that it is carved and decorated with gilded lacquer and glazed reflectors.
         Originally the Rang Ranad had not been carved. Later when the Pii Pat Mon ensemble came into popularity, the golden Rang Ranad was created to make a set with the Kong Mon. The original undecorated Rang Ranad is then called “Rang Pon” (ordinary/working Rang) and the new decorated one is called “Rang Tong” (gilded Rang) or “Rang Mon”.