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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.
Interesting PlacesWat Sothornwararamworaviharn Phraya Sri Sunthorn Voharn Monument (Noi Ajarnrayangoon) The philosopher of Thai language. He is the nobleman of King Rama V. He wrote a large number of Thai literature. Wat Sothornwararamworaviharn or Wat Hong is the oldest temple in Chachoengsao. It was build in late Krung Sri Ayudhaya time. There is the famous Buddha in this temple, "Luang Por Sothorn". This Buddha was the symbol of Chachoengsao. Chachoengsao Fortifications. It was located at Marupong road. It was constructed in King Rama III time. There are many cannons on its wall. These fortifications used to be the Siamese base for fighting against the Angyee rebel. Suan Somdej Phra Sri Nakaring Chachoengsao. It was located in front of the provincial hall. This garden have the big lake in the central of the park. It is the place of recreation for the locals. Chao Mae Guan Im Loy Nam. This Goddess Guan Im (Guan Yin) figure was created from ceramic. It was located at Suppakij road. It was found in 1997 around Bangpakong bridge. Khao Hin Sorn. It is the small hill. Its attractiveness is the curious stone formation, which are located as though someone had set them up. Wat Sothonwararam Worawihan The temple enshrines ‘Luangpho Phuttha Sothon,’ the Buddha image of Chachoengsao province which is revered by the people of Chachoengsao. |
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