Chom Thong () is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2025, it had a population of 4,047 and 1,731 households. The economy of this subdistrict is mainly based on agriculture and fishery.
Geography The topography of Chom Thong subdistrict is completely flat fertile lowlands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Phrom Phiram district, to the east by Pak Thok subdistrict, to the south by Ban Krang subdistrict and to the west by Phai Kho Don subdistrict. Chom Thong subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows through the subdistrict. The Khwae Noi River flows on the boundary of Chom Thong and Pak Thok subdistricts and joins the Nan River. An irrigation canal (Huai Nong Khlong Bueng) flows from Phrom Phiram district through Chom Thong subdistrict and is an important water source for agricultural consumption and a raw water source to produce village water supply.
History People were digging for gold in the area of tree pagodas near the village called Ban Kra'om Thong (). Later they changed the name to Ban Chom Thong. On 16 December 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Chom Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon). On 25 December 1996 it was published in Government Gazette, volume 113, section 52 Ngor.
Administration Provincial government The administration of ฺChom Thong subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 22,380 rai ~ and consists of nine administrative villages (muban). As of 2025: 4,047 people and 1,731 households.
Village English Thai People Households Moo1 Ban Tha Takhian บ้านท่าตะเคียน 621 279 Moo2 Ban Tha Takhian บ้านท่าตะเคียน 213 93 Moo3 Ban Tha Takhian บ้านท่าตะเคียน 416 175 Moo4 Ban Pak Thok บ้านปากโทก 529 264 Moo5 Ban Chom Thong บ้านจอมทอง 485 219 Moo6 Ban Chom Thong บ้านจอมทอง 521 213 Moo7 Ban Chom Thong บ้านจอมทอง 448 202 Moo8 Ban Tha Pho บ้านท่าโพธิ์ 664 226 Moo9 Ban Pho Thong บ้านโพธิ์ทอง 150 60
Local government Chom Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Chom Thong SAO () covers the whole Chom Thong subdistrict.
Temples
Chom Thong subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents: Temple name Thai Location Wat Tha Takhian วัดท่าตะเคียน Moo3 Wat Koh Kaew วัดเกาะแก้ว Moo4 Wat Sala Sung วัดศาลาสูง Moo4 Wat Chom Thong วัดจอมทอง Moo5
Economy Of the population 80% are engaged in agriculture (farming), include rice and fruit, and fishery. The fruits that are planted are Burmese grape, coconut, jackfruit, Mango plum, pomelo, sapodilla, etc.
Education The following schools are located in Chom Thong subdistrict. Wat Tha Takhian school - Moo3 Wat Chom Thong school - Moo5
Healthcare There are Chom Thong health-promoting hospitals in Moo2 and Moo5.
Transport Highway 12, Phitsanulok-Sukhothai route Highway 126, Phitsanulok bypass road National road 1086, Phitsanulok-Wat Bot/Phrom Phiram route
Electricity All households in Chom Thong subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
Waterworks Of Chom Thong subdistrict 1,500 households, out of a total of 1,641 households, have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA). All households have access to the village water supply system in every village.
Communications All households in Chom Thong subdistrict have access to the mobile telephone network. Of the fixed telephone only six villages have access (village 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8) and three don't (village 4, 7 and 9).
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