Amphoe Chom Thong, Chiang Mai Province
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Chom Thong is a district (amphoe
) in the southern part of Chiang Mai Province
in northern Thailand
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Chom Thong district, a district in Chiang Mai. Chom Thong district, a large district. That are critical of Chiang Mai. A history over 200 years, classified as a Class 1 District, organized by level of regional administration. Equivalent provincial level. The Department of the Interior District is the largest of the line south of central Chiang Mai and all aspects of civilization. South of Chiang Mai from Doi Lo, Amphoe Mae Cham and Hod Omkoi Doi Tao. In addition, district close in other provinces such as Sun Net Wiang Nong Long. Hong Li District District District District Sobmoei Khun Yuam Sariang and Mae La Noi District. Mae Hong Son province.
Chom Thong district, a district that has the potential to develop high Due abundant natural beauty. Have a nice culture. Chom Thong district, the district has made a name already known to the tourists. Both Thais and foreigners. By Doi Inthanon National Park. Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong Cotton hand-woven traditional parade poles, etc. make Chomthong Poe was dubbed as "Chom Thong Pandinthong of Chiang Mai
If talks Chomthong ago. Chom Thong district, a district that has the potential to develop high Geography has been favorable in supporting the growth of Chiang Mai. Universities have a third of the vocational schools are secondary schools and primary and most famous in the area. Chiang Mai area of 5 and 6 in the field of public health A hospital, Chom Thong in size by more than 500 beds hospital beds is the largest in the Southern province of Chiang Mai Comparable hospitals at provincial level. The tourism Chomthong major tourist attractions such as Doi Inthanon National Park. Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong Worawihan. Ob Luang National Park which is famous for such a national reputation. In commerce. Chom Thong district has developed and continues to grow. Whether it is shopping malls hotels and resorts properties. The establishment of the Chom Thong district, more than 1,000 of the city that is growing rapidly. In the future be designated as a Sister City. And Chiang Mai. Is the most important economic zone of one of Chiang Mai.
Phra That Si Chom Thong Worawihan, the location of the temple is on a small hill which looks similar to a termite hill (Chom Pluak in Thai). The hill is covered by Thong Kwao or Bastard teak (Butea monosperma
) and Thong Lang or Coral trees (Erythrina variegata
) forest. Thus the people called the hill Chom Thong.
After Lord Buddha entered parinirvana
, King Asoka the Great visited the hill to place Buddha's relics there. The temple was built on the hill and named Wat Phra That Chom Thong in 1451. Later the temple was upgraded to be Royal temple and at the same time renamed to Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong Worawihan.
The government created a district in the area in 1900 and named the new district Chom Thong following the legend. The district office was originally located in Ban Tha Sala, Tambon Khuang Pao. In 1933 the office was moved to the southwest of Wat Phra That Chom Thong.
, Mae Chaem
, Mae Wang
, Doi Lo of Chiang Mai Province, Wiang Nong Long and Ban Hong
of Lamphun Province
.
The important river is the Ping River
.
The Doi Inthanon National Park
is located in the district.
), which are further subdivided into 96 villages (muban
). Chom Thong is a township (thesaban tambon), which covers parts of tambon Ban Luang, Khuan Pao and Doi Kaeo. There are further 6 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
Missing numbers are tambon which now form Doi Lo district.
Amphoe
An amphoe is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as district, amphoe make up the provinces, and are analogous to a county seat...
) in the southern part of Chiang Mai Province
Chiang Mai Province
Chiang Mai is the second-largest province of Thailand, located in the north of the country. Neighboring provinces are Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Tak, and Mae Hong Son. In the north it borders Shan State of Burma...
in northern Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
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Chom Thong district, a district in Chiang Mai. Chom Thong district, a large district. That are critical of Chiang Mai. A history over 200 years, classified as a Class 1 District, organized by level of regional administration. Equivalent provincial level. The Department of the Interior District is the largest of the line south of central Chiang Mai and all aspects of civilization. South of Chiang Mai from Doi Lo, Amphoe Mae Cham and Hod Omkoi Doi Tao. In addition, district close in other provinces such as Sun Net Wiang Nong Long. Hong Li District District District District Sobmoei Khun Yuam Sariang and Mae La Noi District. Mae Hong Son province.
Chom Thong district, a district that has the potential to develop high Due abundant natural beauty. Have a nice culture. Chom Thong district, the district has made a name already known to the tourists. Both Thais and foreigners. By Doi Inthanon National Park. Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong Cotton hand-woven traditional parade poles, etc. make Chomthong Poe was dubbed as "Chom Thong Pandinthong of Chiang Mai
If talks Chomthong ago. Chom Thong district, a district that has the potential to develop high Geography has been favorable in supporting the growth of Chiang Mai. Universities have a third of the vocational schools are secondary schools and primary and most famous in the area. Chiang Mai area of 5 and 6 in the field of public health A hospital, Chom Thong in size by more than 500 beds hospital beds is the largest in the Southern province of Chiang Mai Comparable hospitals at provincial level. The tourism Chomthong major tourist attractions such as Doi Inthanon National Park. Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong Worawihan. Ob Luang National Park which is famous for such a national reputation. In commerce. Chom Thong district has developed and continues to grow. Whether it is shopping malls hotels and resorts properties. The establishment of the Chom Thong district, more than 1,000 of the city that is growing rapidly. In the future be designated as a Sister City. And Chiang Mai. Is the most important economic zone of one of Chiang Mai.
History
According to the legend of WatWat
A wat is a monastery temple in Cambodia, Thailand, or Laos. The word "wat" means "school".- Introduction :...
Phra That Si Chom Thong Worawihan, the location of the temple is on a small hill which looks similar to a termite hill (Chom Pluak in Thai). The hill is covered by Thong Kwao or Bastard teak (Butea monosperma
Butea monosperma
Butea monosperma is a species of Butea native to tropical and sub-tropical parts of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and western Indonesia...
) and Thong Lang or Coral trees (Erythrina variegata
Erythrina variegata
Erythrina variegata is a species of Erythrina native to the tropical and subtropical regions of eastern Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, northern Australia, and the islands of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean east to...
) forest. Thus the people called the hill Chom Thong.
After Lord Buddha entered parinirvana
Parinirvana
In Buddhism, parinirvana is the final nirvana, which occurs upon the death of the body of someone who has attained complete awakening...
, King Asoka the Great visited the hill to place Buddha's relics there. The temple was built on the hill and named Wat Phra That Chom Thong in 1451. Later the temple was upgraded to be Royal temple and at the same time renamed to Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong Worawihan.
The government created a district in the area in 1900 and named the new district Chom Thong following the legend. The district office was originally located in Ban Tha Sala, Tambon Khuang Pao. In 1933 the office was moved to the southwest of Wat Phra That Chom Thong.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) HotAmphoe Hot
Hot is a district in the southern part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Mae Chaem, Chom Thong of Chiang Mai Province, Ban Hong, Li of Lamphun Province, Doi Tao, Omkoi of Chiang Mai Province again, Sop Moei and Mae Sariang of Mae Hong Son...
, Mae Chaem
Amphoe Mae Chaem
Mae Chaem is a district of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.-History:The district Mueang Chaem was created in 1908, consisting of the tambon Mae Thap,Tha Pha, Chang Khoeng and Mae Suek split off from Chom Thong. In 1917 it was renamed to Chang Khoeng, as the district office was located in...
, Mae Wang
Amphoe Mae Wang
Mae Wang is a district in the central part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Doi Lo, Chom Thong, Mae Chaem, Samoeng, Hang Dong and San Pa Tong of Chiang Mai Province....
, Doi Lo of Chiang Mai Province, Wiang Nong Long and Ban Hong
Amphoe Ban Hong
-History:The minor district Ban Hong was established in 1917, when it was split off from Pa Sang district. It was upgraded to a full district on June 24 1956.-Geography:...
of Lamphun Province
Lamphun Province
Lamphun is one of the northern provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Chiang Mai, Lampang and Tak.-Geography:Lamphun is located in the river valley of the Ping River, surrounded by mountain chains....
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The important river is the Ping River
Ping River
The Ping River , along with the Nan River, is one of the two main contributaries of Chao Phraya River. It originates at Doi Chiang Dao in Chiang Dao district, Chiang Mai Province. After passing Chiang Mai town, it flows though the provinces Lamphun, Tak, and Kamphaeng Phet...
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The Doi Inthanon National Park
Doi Inthanon National Park
Doi Inthanon National Park is located in Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai Province, northern Thailand. It includes Doi Inthanon, the country's highest mountain. Established in 1972, is in size.-Geography:...
is located in the district.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (tambonTambon
Tambon is a local government unit in Thailand. Below district and province , they form the third administrative subdivision level. As of the 2009 there are 7255 tambon, not including the 169 khwaeng of Bangkok, which are set at the same administrative level, thus every district contains 8-10 tambon...
), which are further subdivided into 96 villages (muban
Muban
Muban is the lowest administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as village, they are the subdivision of tambon. As of 2008, there are 74944 administrative villages in Thailand. As of the 1990 census, the average village consisted of 144 households or 746 persons.A muban does not...
). Chom Thong is a township (thesaban tambon), which covers parts of tambon Ban Luang, Khuan Pao and Doi Kaeo. There are further 6 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. Population A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals... |
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| 3. | Ban Luang Ban Luang Ban Luang may refer to several places in Thailand:*Ban Luang, Chom Thong*Ban Luang, Mae Ai*Ban Luang, Don Phut - Saraburi Province, Thailand*Ban Luang, Don Tum - Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand... |
บ้านหลวง | 23 | 15,618 | |
| 4. | Khuang Pao Khuang Pao Khuang Pao is a tambon of Chom Thong District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 10,912 people. The tambon contains 12 villages.... |
ข่วงเปา | 12 | 10,912 | |
| 5. | Sop Tia Sop Tia Sop Tia is a tambon of Chom Thong District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 12,739 people. The tambon contains 20 villages.... |
สบเตี๊ยะ | 20 | 12,739 | |
| 6. | Ban Pae Ban Pae Ban Pae is a tambon of Chom Thong District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 12,050 people. The tambon contains 18 villages.... |
บ้านแปะ | 18 | 12,050 | |
| 7. | Doi Kaeo Doi Kaeo Doi Kaeo is a tambon of Chom Thong District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 5,128 people. The tambon contains 9 villages.... |
ดอยแก้ว | 9 | 5,128 | |
| 9. | Mae Soi Mae Soi Mae Soi is a tambon of Chom Thong District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 8,715 people. The tambon contains 14 villages.... |
แม่สอย | 14 | 8,715 |
Missing numbers are tambon which now form Doi Lo district.