Abstract: The title acetamide, C 11 H 9 ClN 2 OS, crystallizes with two independent molecules in the asymmetric unit whose geometrical features are similar. The phenyl ring is oriented at angles of 2.5 (1) and 6.2 (1)° with respect to the thiazole ring in the two molecules. In the crystal, molecules are linked via C—H...N hydrogen bonds which form C (10) chains along the [-100] direction. The chains are linked by N—H...O and C—H...O hydrogen bonds, forming C (8) chains along the [100] direction.