Phlai Chumphon subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed.

On 30 March 1996 Phlai Chumphon Subdistrict Administrative Organization-SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon) was established.

Phlai Chumphon subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents.

Retail, hotels, restaurants and factories are mainly located along Singhawat road, highway 12 (Phitsanulok - Sukhothai route).

[10] All households in Phlai Chumphon subdistrict municipality have access to the fixed and mobile telephone network.