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.
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