Country Thailand Postal code 65000 Chief watercourse Nan River Area 35.8 km² | Time zone Thailand (UTC+7) Geocode 650112 Website ThaiTambon.com Population 3,660 (2005) | |
Amphoes Phitsanulok Province, Mueang Phitsanulok District | ||
Chom Thong (Thai: จอมทอง) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.
Contents
- Map of Chom Thong Mueang Phitsanulok District Phitsanulok 65000 Thailand
- Geography
- History
- Administration
- Economy
- Temples
- Government Institutions
- Attractions
- References
Map of Chom Thong, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
Geography
The topography of Chom Thong is completely flat fertile lowlands. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Mathum of Amphoe Phrom Phiram, to the east by Makham Sung, to the south by Phlai Chumphon and to the west by Ban Krang. Chom Thong lies within the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Khwae Noi River joins the Nan River in this subdistrict.
History
Chom Thong takes its name from the village of Ban Chom Thong, which was formerly known as Ban Kra'om Thong (Thai: บ้านกระออมทอง). There were three historic chedi excavated in the village of Ban Chom Thong (the portion of which now lies in Mathum in Amphoe Phrom Phiram.)
Administration
The following is a list of the subdistrict's muban, which roughly correspond to the villages:
Economy
The economy of the subdistrict is based on the following:
Temples
Government Institutions
There are 2 public health centers within the subdistrict.