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.
