Chom Thong, Phitsanulok

Chom Thong  (จอมทอง) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022, it had a population of 3,995 and 1,641 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 (บ้านกระออมทอง). 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.

Central government
The administration of ฺChom Thong subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 22,380 rai ~ 35.8 sqkm and consists of nine administrative villages (muban). As of 2022: 3,995 people and 1,641 households.

Local government
Chom Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Chom Thong SAO (องค์การบริหารตำบลจอมทอง) 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:

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).