Geography
Neighbouring districts are (from the south clockwise) Hot, 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.
Read more about this topic: Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province
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