Chachoengsao or Paet
Rio is located on the east of Bangkok. Its
fertility is due to Bang Pakong River. It
is an important venue for agricultural products
in the Central Region, with mango as the
most popular fruit of the province. Moreover,
it is the location of the sacred Phra Phutthasothon
Buddha image.
Derived from Khmer, the name “Chachoengsao”
means “deep canal”, while the
name of “Paet Rio” (Paet means
eight and Rio means stripes) has been believed
to have come from the way dried fish (which
are abundant in the area) were being pierced
into eight stripes.
The history of Chachoengsao dated back
since the Ayutthaya Period during the reign
of King Phra Borom Tri Lokkanat. Most people
live along the banks of Bang Pakong River and
canals. Phra Phutthasothon or “Luang Pho
Sothon” is the center of beliefs and faith.
In the past, Chachoengsao was a small town,
and was upgraded to a province in 1916.
Chachoengsao is 80 kilometers from Bangkok,
with the area of 5,351 square kilometers. The
local administration is divided into 10 Amphoe
(district) and 1 King Amphoe (sub-district),
namely: Amphoe Muang, Bang Khla, Bang Nam Prieo,
Bang Pakong, Ban Pho, Phanom Sarakham, Sanam
Chai Khet, Plaeng Yao, Ratchasan, Tha Takiap,
and King Amphoe Khlong Khuean.
Geographical Location
In general, the areas are plains with forests
along the sea coast. In the east, in Amphoe
Sanam Chai Khet, the areas contain highlands
and mountains, with the attitude of 300 meters
above sea level.
Boundary
North: Prachin Buri and Nakhon Nayok
South: Chon Buri and Chantaburi
East: Sa Kaeo
West: Samut Prakarn and Bangkok
Useful Numbers :
- Chachoengsao Municipal office Tel: 0-3855-1029
- Bus Terminal Tel: 0-3851-1029, 0-3851-1185
- Raiway Station Tel: 0-3851-4482
- Provincial office Tel: 0-3851-2520
- Police Station Tel: 0-3851-1111, 0-3851-4752
- Chachoengsao Hospital Tel: 0-3851-1033
- Christian Hospital, Bang Khla Tel: 0-3854-1830
- Phanom Sarakham Hospital Tel: 0-3855-1444
- Provincial Public Relation Office Tel: 0-3851-4794
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
Central region office : Area 8
Address: 182/88 Suwannason road, Tambon Tha
Chang Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok 26000 Tel:
0-3731-2282, 0-3731-2284
Fax: 0-3731-2286
Area of Responsibility : Nakornnayok, Sa kaeo
, Prachin Buri , Chachoengsao
