- Map
- General Information
- How To Get There
- Festivals
- Travel Guide
- Accommodations
Chachoengsao , or as commonly called "Paet Riu" , is some 100 kilometers east of Bangkok occupying an area of 5,351 square kilometers. Its area is a low basin suitable for cultivation ,especially rice, which is an economic crop providing the principal income to the province. Chachoengsao is administratively divided into nine Amphoes and two King Amphoes : Muang, Bang Khla, Bang Nam Prieo, Bang Pakong, Ban Pho, Phanom Sarakham, Sanam Chai Khet, Plaeng Yao, Ratchasan, King Amphoe Tha Takiap and King Amphoe Khong Khuan.
Boundary
North - Chachoengsao stretches beyond 5,000 square kilometers. Nakhon Nayok and Prachinburi.
South - Chonburi and Chanthaburi.
East - Prachinburi.
West - Bangkok Metropolis, Samut Prakan and Pathumthani.
Geography
General area of Chachoengsao is low flat and low plain river. The area to be close to the sea is mangrove forest. And the east area in Amphoe Sanamchaiket is high and steep spot and mountain. It is high from sea level about 300 meters up. Chachoengsao has area 5,351 square kilometers. Prachinburi and Nakhon Nayok in the North, Chonburi in the South, Sakaeo in the East And Samut Prakan and Bangkok in the west.
Employment
The majority of the population of Chachoengsao are farmers. The cash crops are corn, sugar cane, tapioca, cotton, capoc, soy bean, mung bean, rice, crops, depending on their location and seasons. The Provincial Government has successfully promoted the growing of fruit and Para Rubber are Sweet Tamarinds, Longans and Lichees. These fruit tree crops have substantially increased local farmers annual incomes. The region has little in the way of large-scale business or industry.
By Bus
There are buses leaving from 2 bus terminals: From Mor Chit 2 Bus Terminal (Tel: 0 2936 2852 66) First and second-class air-conditioned buses leave every 40 minutes during 06:00 17:00 hrs. The fare is 40 and 36 Baht, respectively.
Regular buses leave every 30 minutes during 05:40 19:00 hrs. The fare is 26 Baht. From Eastern Bus Terminal (at Ekkamai) (Tel: 0 2392 2391) First class air-conditioned buses leave every 40 minutes during 06:30 17:00 hrs. The fare is 59 Baht. Regular buses leave every 30 minutes during 05:40 19:00 hrs. The fare is 33 Baht.
By Train
The trains from Hua Lamphong Station to Chachoengsao leave every day, 9 trains/day, both regular and air-conditioned during 06:00 17:25 hrs. The fare is 40 Baht for air-conditioned and 13 Baht for regular one. For more details, contact 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020.
By Car
From Bangkok, there are 3 routes to Chachoengsao:
1) Use highway No.304, via Min Buri, with the distance of 82 kilometers.
2) Use Bang Na Trat highway, turn left before reaching the bridge over Bang Pakong River to highway No.314. The total distance is 100 kilometers.
3) Use highway No.3, via Samut Prakarn and Bang Pakong, then turn left to highway No.314. The total distance is 106 kilometers.
Paet Riu Mango Festival and Agricultural Products Fair
□ March/April
Held in March/April at the time mango products are released in the market. In this festival, there are competitions and sales of agricultural products including mangoes, as well as exhibitions of different aspects of agriculture in the region.
Chinese New Year (Trud Jeen)
□ January/February
Held during January/February by the local Chinese for a period of 5 days. On the first day, a procession in colorful cotton decoration and beauty queens prepared by different Amphoes makes its way through the street. Highlights include entertainments, stalls selling local produce and beauty contents.
Luang Por Sothon Festival
□ mid-April
□ Luang Por Sothon Temple
Celebrated in mid-April for a period of 3 days and nights in commemoration of the enshrining of Luang Por Sothon in the temple. There are celebrations and processions through the city and along the river. This is one of the biggest festivals of this province.
Wat Sothon Wararam Woravihan
This temple is located on the edge of the Bangpakong River in the south part of the city. It was built during the Ayutthaya Period. Towards the end of this period, the revered "Luang Por Sothon" was enshrined there .
The statue is sculpted in a meditation pose. It is 1.65 meters wide and 1.48 meters high. Every day, a large number of people come to pay homage to "Luang Por Sothon". Some will pray to have their wishes granted, and those who are successful will return to present offerings by commissioning the dancers who are on hand to perform as a way of showing gratitude.
Wat Chin Prachasamoson (Wat Leng Hok Yi)
is a temple built by the believers of the Byddhist Mahayana doctrine with Chinese architecture. The structures and images inside the temple have drawn many Chinese to the temple. It is 1 km off the City Hall.
City Fort
Located in the main part of the city, it was erected during the reign of King Rama III to protect the city from enemies. During the reign of King Rama V, it was used by the military against the Chinese opium traders. The area on front of the fort has now been arranged as a public park to allow people to admire the scenery of the Bangpakong River. Behind the wall, there are large cannons, remnants of the past.
Boat Trip Along the Bangpakong River Boat Trip ]
The Bangpakong River flows down from above the Korat Plateau through Prachinburi and Chachoengsao provinces out into the Gulf of Thailand at Bangpakong, a distance of approximately 230 kilometers. From the city of Chachoengsao. there are boat tours along the Bangpakong River that allow people to admire the nature of both side of the river, which includes fruit plantations, mangoes, and a variety of river life. Travel pass places of interest; for example, the fort and ancient city wall, groups of old rafts, a variety of Thai and Chinese temples, and foreign churches.
This trip has many interesting aspects that are typically Thai. The distance of this route is approximately 25 kilometers, and it takes approximately 3 hours. Boats can be rented from the pier at Wat Sothon. or at the pier in front of the market in the city.
Khao Hin Sorn Development Study Center
Is located on Highway 304 at km. 51-52 approximately 15 kilometers from Phanom Sarakham. This agricultural development study center was established in 1979, and has a total area of 1,227 rai (196 hectares). With the co-operation of both the government and the private sector, the aim of the center is to promote sustainable agriculture in accordance with the wishes of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej by demonstrating to and educating the people in various forms of agriculture. Examples of this are the development of soil and water conservation, forestry, and livestock. A herbal project has also been established, so that research work may be undertaken with regard to the benefits of various plants as well as other herds. There is accommodation for approximately 120-150 people; however, bookings must be made in advance. It is also necessary to bring your own food and beverage. For details, contact the Khao Hin Sorn Development Center ; Tel :(038) 599105.
Ban Santitham
Also known as the Bio-science and Technology Center, is located in Amphoe Sanamchai district.
Follow Route 3259 for approximately 3 kilometers.
The total area of the center is 10 rai, which is shaded with various species of plants that are used in Thai herbal medicine. In the interior of this property, there is the original old wooden house which is designed in the typical Thai style. The downstairs area of the house is open whereas the upstairs area has some handicrafts, household goods, and other old articles of a bygone era. Behind the house ,there is a small rice silo as well as equipment to thresh rice. Opposite the house, there is a small library with books on different varieties of herbs. Scattered among the trees are various farming implements ploughs, carts, etc. which may have been used in the past.
