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Chachoengsao is a town in Thailand, capital of the Chachoengsao Province. It is located on the bank of the Bang Pakong River. The town was established in the year 1549 during the reign of King Maha Chakkraphat of Ayutthaya and originally used as a centre for armed force recruitment. During the reign of King Maha Thammaracha, the kingdom was in a weak condition due to being defeated by the Burmese. Phraya Lawaek, the Khmer king located Thai people from several towns including Chachoengsao to be his work force. Chachoengsao (Thai ฉะเชิงเทรา) is a province (changwat) of Thailand. ...


Chachoengsao is commonly called "Paet Riu", such a name is derived from large sized fish locally caught in the past. The town is some 100 kms. east of Bangkok occupying an area of 5,351 square kilometres. Its area is a low basin rich in rice fields, fish farms and fruit orchards.


Coordinates: 13°42′N 101°05′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


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Chachoengsao Thailand - hotels and information. Chachoengsao hotels and resort (695 words)
Chachoengsao, or as commonly called "Paet Riu", is some 100 kilometers east of Bangkok occupying an area of 5,351 square kilometers.
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.
The majority of the population of Chachoengsao are farmers.
NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Chachoengsao province (2106 words)
Chachoengsao (Thai ฉะเชิงเทรา) is a province (changwat) of Thailand.
Chachoengsao is a town in Thailand, capital of the Chachoengsao province.
Seal of the Chachoengsao province, Thailand This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright.
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