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Geography

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History

Chom Thong takes its name from the village of Ban Chom Thong, which was formerly known as Ban Kra'om Thong ( th, บ้านกระออมทอง). There were three historic chedi excavated in the village of Ban Chom Thong (the portion of which now lies in

Administration

The following is a list of the subdistrict's muban, which roughly correspond to the villages:Pitlocal.org
(in Thai)

Economy

The economy of the subdistrict is based on the following: *Agriculture *Raise animals *Paid labor *Commerce

Temples

*Wat Chom Thong ( th, วัดจอมทอง) in Ban Chom Thong *Wat Phlai Chumphon ( th, วัดพลายชุมพล) in Ban Chom Thong *วัดเกาะ in muban 4 *วัดศาลาสูง in muban 4

Government institutions

There are two public health centers within the subdistrict.

Attractions

*Luang Purit Museum

References

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