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Chom Thong, Administrative district in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.

Chom Thong extends across 712 square kilometers at an elevation of 479 meters, encompassing six sub-districts with Ban Luang, Khuang Pao, and Sop Tia.

The district office first operated from Ban Tha Sala until 1933, when local authorities established new administrative headquarters for regional governance.

The Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong Worawihan temple stands on a small hill, representing traditional Buddhist architecture and religious practices of northern Thailand.

Regular transportation services connect Chom Thong to Chiang Mai city, with the journey taking approximately ninety minutes through direct road connections.

The district contains Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain peak, along with the Mae Klang Waterfall and extensive agricultural stations producing fresh fruits.

Location: Chiang Mai

Elevation above the sea: 479 m

GPS coordinates: 18.41722,98.67583

Latest update: April 1, 2025 11:14

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