Chom Thong, Phitsanulok

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Chom Thong (Thai: จอมทอง) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.

Geography[]

The topography of Chom Thong is completely flat fertile lowlands.^[1] 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.^[1] Chom Thong lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Khwae Noi River joins the Nan River in this subdistrict.^[1]

History[]

Chom Thong takes its name from the village of Ban Chom Thong, which was formerly known as Ban Kra'om Thong (Thai: บ้านกระออมทอง).^[1] 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.)^[1]

Administration[]

The following is a list of the subdistrict's muban, which roughly correspond to the villages:^[2]

Economy[]

The economy of the subdistrict is based on the following:^[1]

• Agriculture
• Raise animals
• Paid labor
• Commerce

Temples[]

• Wat Chom Thong (Thai: วัดจอมทอง) in Ban Chom Thong
• Wat Phlai Chumphon (Thai: วัดพลายชุมพล) in Ban Chom Thong
• วัดเกาะ in muban 4
• วัดศาลาสูง in muban 4

Government institutions[]

There are two public health centers within the subdistrict.^[1]

Attractions[]

• Luang Purit Museum^[1]

References[]