Pak Thok (Thai: ปากโทก) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022 it had a population of 4,945 and 2,263 households. The economy of this subdistrict is mainly based on agriculture.

Pak Thok
ปากโทก
Official seal of Pak Thok
CountryThailand
ProvincePhitsanulok
DistrictMueang Phitsanulok
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO)
Area
 • Total21.3 km2 (8.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total4,945
 • Density232/km2 (600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
65000
Calling code055
Geocode65011000
Websitewww.paktok.go.th

Geography edit

The topography of Pak Thok subdistrict is flat plains sloping from north to south and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand.[2] The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Makham Sung subdistrict, to the east by Hua Ro subdistrict, to the south by Phlai Chumphon subdistrict and to the west by Chom Thong subdistrict. Pak Thok subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Khwae Noi River joins the Nan River in Moo3.[3]

History edit

In the past Pak Thok subdistrict covered parts of Phlai Chumphon and Chom Thong subdistricts. At present, the Nan River and Khwae Noi River form the boundary with Chom Thong subdistrict. Most of the residents are local people and some have migrated from Laos.[4]

Administration edit

Central government edit

The administration of ฺPak Thok subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 13,305 rai ~ 21.3 square kilometres (8.2 sq mi) and consists of seven administrative villages (muban). As of 2022: 4,945 people and 2,263 households.[5][1]

 
Pak Thok subdistrict with villages
Village English Thai People Households
Moo1 Ban Phai Khom บ้านไผ่ค่อม 701 280
Moo2 Ban Tum บ้านตูม 796 346
Moo3 Ban Phai Khom บ้านไผ่ค่อม 610 286
Moo4 Ban Saeng Dao บ้านแสงดาว 755 315
Moo5 Ban Saeng Dao บ้านแสงดาว 426 216
Moo6 Ban Saeng Dao บ้านแสงดาว 744 411
Moo7 Ban Khung Mo บ้านคุ้งหม้อ 913 409

Local government edit

Pak Thok Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Pak Thok SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลปากโทก, romanizedongkan borihan suan tambon Pak Thok) covers the whole Pak Thok subdistrict.

Temples edit

 
Ubosot of Wat Saeng Dao

Pak Thok subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[6]

Temple name Thai Location
Wat Phai Khom Rattanaram วัดไผ่ค่อมรัตนาราม Moo1
Wat Pa Sak วัดป่าสัก Moo2
Wat Saeng Dao วัดแสงดาว Moo6
Wat Tha Tharut วัดท่าทรุด Moo7

Economy edit

The following companies play a role in the employment service:

  • CPAC - Moo4[7]
  • NBTC office 33 - Moo7[8]

Education edit

The following schools are located in Pak Thok subdistrict.[9]

  • Wat Phai Khom school - Moo1
  • Pak Thok child development center - Moo5

Healthcare edit

There is Pak Thok health-promoting hospital in Moo6.[10]

Transport edit

Roads edit

  • Highway 126, Phitsanulok bypass road
  • National road 1086, Phitsanulok-Wat Bot/Phrom Phiram route

Railway edit

Ban Tum railway station is in Pak Thok subdistrict - Moo1. In 2019 there were sold 282 tickets!

Electricity edit

All households in Pak Thok subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).[11]

Waterworks edit

Of Pak Thok subdistrict 2,066 households, out of a total of 2,263 households, have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA). All households have access to the village water supply system in every village.[12]

Communications edit

All households in Pak Thok subdistrict have acces to the mobile telephone network.[13]
There is a private post office - Moo4[14]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 26 May 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.65011001-65011007 >Excel line 70385-70392{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  2. ^ "ลักษณะภูมิประเทศ" [topography] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  3. ^ "ที่ตั้งและอาณาเขต" [location and territory] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  4. ^ "ประวัติ" [history] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  5. ^ "ประชากร" [population] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  6. ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 26 May 2023, > no.28656 - 28659{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  7. ^ "About CPAC". Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  8. ^ "About NBTC". Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  9. ^ "การศึกษา" [study] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  10. ^ "สาธารณสุข" [public health] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  11. ^ "ไฟฟ้า" [electricity] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  12. ^ "การประปา" [water supply] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  13. ^ "โทรศัพท์" [telephone] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  14. ^ "ไปรษณีย์" [postal] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.

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