Don Thong

Don Thong (ดอน ทอง) is a subdistrict in Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022 it had a population of 13,401 and 6,090 households. The economy of this subdistrict is mainly based on agriculture.

Geography
The topography of Don Thong is mainly plains, marshes and swamps. National forest covers 26,000 rai ~ 42 sqkm of which eastern part is partly Khao Noi–Khao Pradu Non-hunting Area. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Ban Pa subdistrict, to the east by Wang Thong district, to the south by Samo Khae subdistrict and to the west by Hua Ro subdistrict. Don Thong subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan River flows west of the subdistrict.

History
On 19 January 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Don Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon). On 30 January 1996 it was published in Government Gazette, volume 113, section 9 Ngor. This was effective from 1 March 1996.

Central government
The administration of Don Thong subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 46,875 rai ~ 75 km² and consists of 14 administrative villages, as of 2022: 13,401 people and 6,090 households.

Local government
Don Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Don Thong SAO (องค์การบริหารตำบลดอนทอง) covers the whole Don Thong subdistrict.

Temples
Don Thong subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents:

Education
The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Don Thong:
 * Don Thong Wittaya school - Moo1
 * Wat Don Thong school - Moo2
 * Ban Teng Samnak school - Moo7
 * Ban Nong Kwang Lee school - Moo8
 * Ban Rong Yung Khao school - Moo9
 * Ban Nam Dam school - Moo10
 * Ban Rai school - Moo12
 * Ban Hin Lat school - Moo14

Healthcare
There are Don Thong and Ban Rong Yung Khao health-promoting hospitals in Moo2 and Moo9.

Transportation
Major road is:
 * Highway 11, Phitsanulok - Den Chai route.

Electricity
All households in Don Thong subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).

Communications
There are twenty public phone booths. All households have access to the fixed and mobile telephone networks.
 * Thai Post office - Moo1
 * Phitsanulok Postal Warehouse - Moo4

Waterworks
All households in Don Thong subdistrict have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).

Economy
Most of the population worked in crop (rice and corn) and livestock (chickens, cattle and pigs) production.
 * agriculture - 52%
 * general employee - 23%
 * civil servants/state enterprises - 8%
 * other - 17%

The following companies play a role in the employment service:
 * Erawan C.P. Co., Ltd - Moo6
 * Natara Business Co., Ltd - Moo2
 * Non-toxic Brown Rice Group - Moo6
 * Petrol and gasstations (6)
 * Rice mills (9)
 * Sum Ruan Kaeo Buddha Foundry - Moo4
 * TAMCO Kasetpattana - Moo1