Chachoengsao Festivals and Events

Festivals and Events

Traveling along Bang Pakong River 

Bang Pakong is originated from Korat plateau, pass Prachin Buri, Amphoe Bang Nam Prieo 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 Siriwat’s 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.

Luangpho Sothon Worship Fair is held three times a year in the lunar calendar:-

1. Chinese New Year Festival is held by the Chinese Association together with merchants, civil servants, and the people of Chachoengsao, from the first day to the fifth day of the waxing moon in the Chinese first lunar month, totalling five days and nights.
2. Mid-Fifth Month Festival starts from the full moon day to the second day of the waning moon, totalling three days and nights. It is held to mark the movement of Luangpho Sothon from the river to be enshrined at the temple.
3. Mid-Twelfth Month Festival starts from the twelfth day of the waxing moon to the first day of the waning moon. Back in 1890, there was an outbreak of smallpox. The villagers at the time asked for recovery from illness with Luangpho Sothon, and held a ceremony to celebrate the Buddha image. The celebration has become a tradition. Presently, Chachoengsao Province and Wat Sothon jointly hold the Luangpho Sothon Worship Fair and the Chachoengsao Red Cross Fair every year. The celebrations and the procession of the replica of Luangpho Sothon by land and by river are the great annual event of the province.

Paet Rio Mango and Products Fair

is held around March to April of every year at Phutthasothon School in Amphoe Mueang Chachoengsao, when mango trees bear fruit. There are booths of mango and agricultural produce on sale, agricultural produce contests, and agricultural exhibitions.

Chachoengsao Red Cross Fair

coincides with the Luangpho Sothon Worship Fair in November of every year at the Suan Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park Chachoengsao.