Major city · Thailand
Chachoengsao
Spend a day in Chachoengsao; arrive from Bangkok by bus or train (≈1 h 20 min) and see Wat Sothon and the city market.
Chachoengsao is a small town 80 km east of Bangkok, best explored in a single day. Key sights cluster around the river and market, and transport is simple via songthaew or tuk‑tuk.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Apr–Oct (rainy)
- Airport
- BKK
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Chachoengsao191 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chachoengsao, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for traffic when crossing roads and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBKK Suvarnabhumi Airport (≈80 km (50 mi) east via Hwy 304; 1 h 15 min by car or bus).BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport (≈50 mi (80 km) east via Hwy 304; 1 h 15 min by car or bus).
- Getting aroundcheckSongthaew (5 baht (≈ under US$1) for adults, 2007 price, check) and tuk‑tuk (≈30–50 baht).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Tuk‑tuk ride฿30–50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room฿1,500 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room฿2,500 (≈ US$80)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room฿3,500 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿1,200 (≈ US$40) · Mid ฿1,800 (≈ US$60) · High ฿2,500 (≈ US$80)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport (≈80 km (50 mi) east via Hwy 304; 1 h 15 min by car or bus)BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport (≈50 mi (80 km) east via Hwy 304; 1 h 15 min by car or bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chachoengsao: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Songthaew (5 baht for adults, 2007 price, check) and tuk‑tuk (≈30–50 baht). Buses connect to Bangkok and nearby towns.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bangkok
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Bus or train, about 1 h 20 min
Capital city for a longer stay; easy day‑trip.
Pattaya
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h round‑trip
Train to Chonburi then local bus, ~2 h total
Better as an overnight if you want beach time.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Yenjit Resort
Budget hotel near the river; rooms ~800 THB/night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿1,200–1,800 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿1,800–2,500 (≈ US$60–80) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × ฿2,500 | ฿2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿1,800 | ฿3,600 |
| Bus Bangkok → Chachoengsao (one‑way)2 × ฿150 · check | ฿300 |
| Songthaew ride (average)2 × ฿10 · check | ฿10 |
| eSIM, 7 days data2 × ฿300 · check | ฿600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿700 |
| Trip total≈ ฿3,860 per person per day, bed included | ฿7,710≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in THB; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Songthaew ride2007 price, check | ฿5–7 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tuk‑tuk ride | ฿30–50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal at KFC or similar | ≈฿300 |
| Thai BBQ buffet (Muu Gata) | ≈฿200 |
| Bus Bangkok → Chachoengsaocheck | ≈฿150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus departures from Bangkok run 05:20–18:00 every 30 min; last train leaves 18:25.Bus departures from Bangkok run 5:20 AM–6:00 PM every 30 min; last train leaves 6:25 PM.
- Songthaew fares are from 2007; confirm current price.
- Weekend crowds at Wat Sothon can cause market congestion.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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ที่อยู่นี้ค่ะTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
US embassy in Bangkok; consulates in Chiang Mai and Phuket (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Bangkok → Chachoengsao: ≈฿150, 1 h 20 min (check)
- Songthaew (city centre): ≈฿5–7 per ride (check)
Say or show
- ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (kŏr thôt)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (khàwp khun)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much is it? (thâo rài)
- ตลาดอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the market? (tâ-làat yùu thîi năi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chachoengsao. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Apr–Oct (rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night‑market guide for Thursday market.
- Add detailed songthaew route map.
- Add budget accommodation list beyond Yenjit Resort.
Sources
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