Pak Thok

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Pak Thok (Template:Langx) 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.

Geography

The topography of Pak Thok subdistrict is flat plains sloping from north to south and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand.[1] 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.[2]

History

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.[3]

Administration

Central government

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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

Pak Thok Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Pak Thok SAO (Template:Langx) covers the whole Pak Thok subdistrict.

Temples

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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

The following companies play a role in the employment service:

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

Education

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

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

Healthcare

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

Transport

Roads

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

Railway

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

Electricity

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

Waterworks

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

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

References

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