The topography of Chom Thong subdistrict is completely flat fertile lowlands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand.

[2] Chom Thong subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed.

[3] People were digging for gold in the area of tree pagodas near the village called Ban Kra'om Thong (Thai: บ้านกระออมทอง).

[4] On 16 December 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Chom Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon).

Chom Thong subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[7] Of the population 80% are engaged in agriculture (farming), include rice and fruit, and fishery.