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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