Chachoengsao

Chachoengsao is based in eastern Thailand, due east of Bangkok, about 80 kilometers distant.

Chachoengsao Halal Travel Guide

Chachoengsao, Paet Rio, has a history dating back to the reign of King Borommatrailokkanat in the Ayutthaya period. Most people have settled by the Bang Pakong River and along canals. "Luangpho Phuttha Sothon" is a centre of faith of the people of Paet Rio. In the past, Chachoengsao was a fourth class city under the ministry of defence. During the reign of King Rama I, it was attached to the ministry of the interior. During the reign of King Rama V, who changed the administration system, Chachoengsao became a city in the Prachin Buri Circle. In 1916, its status was changed from a city to a province. "Chacheongsao" is a Khmer word which means "deep canal". The name "Paet Rio" comes from the story that the city once teemed with giant snakehead fish; up to eight cuts were required on the sides in the making of sun-dried fish.

How to travel to Chachoengsao

By car

From Bangkok and there are three routes:

1. Take Highway 304 (Bangkok – Min Buri – Chachoengsao), a distance of 75 km.
2. Take Highway 34 (Bang Na – Trat Road) and change to Highway 314 (Bang Pakong – Chachoengsao), a distance of 90 km.
3. Take Highway 3 (past Samut Prakan and Bang Pakong) and change to Highway 314, a distance of 100 km.

Travel on a Bus in Chachoengsao

There is an air-conditioned bus service from the Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit) on Kamphaeng Phet II Road between the hours of 05:20–18:00. The bus leaves every 30 minutes. The journey takes about one hour and 20 minutes, using the motorway. For more information, contact the Chachoengsao Transport Company Limited (Kamphaeng Phet II Road) at Tel. +66 29 364041, 08 9748 1349, or the Northern Bus Terminal (Kamphaeng Phet II Road) at Tel. 0 2936 2852 – 66 ext. 311, 442.

Additionally, visitors can travel from the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai). There is a bus service from 05:00-21:30. For further details, contact the Chachoengsao Transport Company Limited (Ekamai) at Tel. 0 2712 1018, 08 9749 1336 and the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) at Tel. 0 2391 2504 and the Chachoengsao Transport Company Limited (Chachoengsao) at Tel. 08 9752 9200, or the Chachoengsao Bus Terminal at Tel. 0 3851 4482.

A 1st class bus service connects Chachoengsao directly with Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Travel by train to Chachoengsao

Train service runs from Bangkok's Hualamphong station to Chachoengsao. There are 11 trains a day. The first train departs at 05:55 and the last train leaves at 18:25. For more information call Tel. 1690, +66 2 2204334, or contact the Chachoengsao Railway Station at Tel. +66 38 511007.

Get around

There are not many buses around town (the occasional one around the two primary streets). The main transport is songthaew and tuk-tuk.

By songthaew

These are covered pick-up trucks with two benches in the back, and indeed the name means "two benches" in (Thai). Seen everywhere, to board one just put your arm out and look at the driver, who will stop. Ring the buzzer (located in the roof) to stop anywhere on the route. There is at least one section near the market that they can't stop, so be patient. The driver will pull over, let you out, and then you pay him from the passenger window. Price as of 2007 is five Baht for students and seven Baht for adults (any distance in one direction).

The different lines are colour-coded; most start/end or at least pass through the main city market area.

• Yellow - from/to the train and bus stations, down the primary street of Sri Sothorn
• White - from the main city market towards Bang Kaew neighborhood
• Blue - from the road in front of Wat Sothorn to the city market (and beyond?)
• Red - from the market, across the river and to Don Thong school area in peak times, and beyond at other times
• Orange - from the market, across the river and down the highway

By tuk-tuk

The guys are genuinely nice. There's no over-charging, no taking you to see any attraction, only genuine transport. Tuk-tuks hang out at the bus/train stations and the two main supermarkets in town and the city market area. They can also be hailed from anywhere along the streets. You need to know basic (Thai) directions (turn left/right) and/or have your destination written or spoken in (Thai), but they are very friendly with foreigners attempting to communicate. Basic fare will at 30 Baht and go no higher than 50 Baht (unless the distance is extremely long or a stop-over or return trip).

What to see in Chachoengsao

• Chachoengsao City Fortress - ป้อมเมืองฉะเชิงเทรา - Constructed to ward off an enemy invasion. In the reign of King Rama V, it was a stronghold for an army to suppress the Ang Yi rebellion of illegal Chinese opium traders who instigated chaos and robbed the people.

• City Pillar Shrine - ศาลหลักเมือง - The building of (Thai) architecture has a four-porched roof with a prang finial. Inside, two city pillars are housed. The old one was built in 1834 during the reign of King Rama III. The other belongs to the present day. It was constructed in 1895 during the reign of King Rama V.

• Phraya Sisunthonwohan Monument - Phraya Sisunthonwohan (Noi Acharayangkun) was a local of Paet Rio. He was the author of many textbooks on (Thai) language for teaching purposes, such as Munlabot Banphakit, Wahanit Nikon, Akson Prayok, Sangyok Phithan, Waiphot Phichan, Phisan Karan. These were the most complete textbooks for (Thai) youth at that time.
• Suan Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park - สวนสมเด็จพระศรีนครินทร์ฉะเชิงเทรา - The park is dedicated to the memory of the mother of the King of Thailand. It is in front of the provincial hall, near the town centre. There is a large lagoon at its centre surrounded by a walking path and shady trees. It is a popular recreation facility for local residents.

• Wat Sothon - Reputed to be the largest wat (temple) in the world. Thousands of (Thai) people flock to Chachoengsao every week to pay their respects. The bulk of the visitors arrive by special buses each weekend, and the market opposite the wat flourishes. Early in the mornings and the area is transformed into a huge market to support the throngs of visitors to the temple, trading in food, refreshments and souvenirs. By nightfall, it magically disappears, leaving no trace of having existed. In the following early morning hours it appears again as though magic, and throngs of vendors prepare once again for the onslaught of tourists.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Chachoengsao

Shopping in Chachoengsao

The main city market runs every day with raw and cooked food, clothes and basic needs.

There is a Thursday afternoon/night market which is very popular with the local residents. Taking the blue songthaew (out of town) from in front of Wat Sothorn, it's about 300-500m. You won't see much of the market from the road as it's down a side street (to the right). You may see an ornate wood lace carving shop on the right.

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Halal Restaurants & Food in Chachoengsao

To be updated

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