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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.
Thailand Sand City
Situated next to Carrefour Supermarket in Chachoengsao
downtown, the World Sand Sculpture commemorates HM King Bhumibol’s 80th
Birthday. This exhibition shows displays exquisite craftsmanship in the
gigantic sand statues which were created by over professional 70 sculptors
worldwide from the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, the United States,
Czechoslovakia and Thailand. More than 30 pieces are exhibited on 4.8 acres of
land, making this the world’s largest indoor sand sculpture exhibition.
The exhibition is divided into 3 sections:
1. Sand sculptures concerning HM the King
Sculptures in this zone extol HM the King and his many good works and dedication
to his country and people.
2. Sculptures depicting Thai history and literature
This is a very interesting exhibit in the dark, with stunning light and sound
effects.
3. International Sand Sculptures
This zone is dedicated to sculptures drawing source material from worldwide
sources, including the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, the Statue of Liberty, Brandenberg
Gate, Van Gogh’s work, wind mills, etc.
Sand City is open every day from 10.00-19.00 hrs. Admission is 80 Baht for
adults and 40 Baht for children. For further information, contact the Office of
World Sand Sculpture, tel. 0 3851 5120 or -5121.
Maenam Bang Pakong
Maenam Bang Pakong or Bang Pakong River is originated from Korat plateau, pass
Prachin Buri, Amphoe Bang Nam Priao and Bang Khla of Chachoengsao, and exit Thai
Bay at Amphoe Bang Pakong with the distance of 230 kilometers. The three hour
trip of 25 kilometers starts from Chachoengsao town to view the local Thai
nature along both banks. The route passes some interesting places such as
Khrommakhun Maruphong Siriwats Residence, ancient fortress and walls, previous
City Hall, old rafts, many Wats, and landed at Wat Pho Bang Khla to view the
spectacular sights of the bats. Tourists can hire boat at the pier of Wat Sothon
Wararam Worawihan or in town. The long-tailed boat can accommodate 8-10 people,
and 40 people for a big boat. The hiring rate can be bargained due to number of
passengers and distance.
How to get there
Boundary
North: Prachin Buri and Nakhon Nayok
South: Chon Buri and Ch
Boundary
North: Prachin Buri and Nakhon Nayok
South: Chon Buri and Chantaburi
East: Sa Kaeo
West: Samut Prakarn and Bangkok
Car
By car: From Bangkok, there are 3 routes to Chachoengsao:
Use highway No.304, via Min Buri, with the distance of 82 kilometers.
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.
Use highway No.3, via Samut Prakarn and Bang Pakong, then turn left to highway
No.314. The total distance is 106 kilometers.
Bus
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.
Train
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
Traveling to nearby
From Chachoengsao, visitors can travel to Chonburi, Sa Kaeo, Prachin Buri, and
Nakhon Nayok. Moreover, buses from other provinces pass Chachoengsao. They are
from Chaing Mai, Phrae, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Saraburi, Phayao, Chiang Rai,
Lop Buri, Rayong, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Surin, and Si Sa Ket.
antaburi
East: Sa Kaeo
West: Samut Prakarn and Bangkok
Car
By car: From Bangkok, there are 3 routes to Chachoengsao:
Use highway No.304, via Min Buri, with the distance of 82 kilometers.
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.
Use highway No.3, via Samut Prakarn and Bang Pakong, then turn left to highway
No.314. The total distance is 106 kilometers.
Bus
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.
Train
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
Traveling to nearby
From Chachoengsao, visitors can travel to Chonburi, Sa Kaeo, Prachin Buri, and
Nakhon Nayok. Moreover, buses from other provinces pass Chachoengsao. They are
from Chaing Mai, Phrae, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Saraburi, Phayao, Chiang Rai,
Lop Buri, Rayong, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Surin, and Si Sa Ket.
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