Chalong, Mueang Phuket 4.54

Chalong is a subdistrict in the southern portion of Phuket Province, Thailand. It is one of eight subdistricts in the capital district Mueang Phuket.SightsThe most important of the 29 Buddhist temples on Phuket is located here - Wat Chalong (วัดฉลอง, วัดไชยธาราราม). It is dedicated to two highly venerable monks, Luang Pho Chaem (หลวงพ่อแช่ม) and Luang Pho Chuang (หลวงพ่อช่วง), who with their knowledge of herbal medicine helped the injured of a tin miners rebellion in 1876.GeographyNeighboring tambon are Rawai, Karon, Patong and Kathu of Kathu district and Wichit. To the southeast is the Chalong Bay, with one of touristy beaches of the island.AdministrationThe tambon is administrated by a Tambon administrative organization (TAO) created in 1995. It is further divided into 10 villages. Khao Noi (เขาน้อย)Bon Suan (บนสวน)Pa Lai (ป่าไล่)Na Yai (นาใหญ่)Na Kok (นากก)Chalong (ฉลอง)Wat Mai (วัดใหม่)Khok Sai (โคกทราย)Khok Tanot (โคกโตนด)Yot Sane (ยอดเสน่ห์)