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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