Pak Thok


Pak Thok 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. 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.

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.

Administration

Central government

The administration of ฺPak Thok subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 13,305 rai ~ and consists of seven administrative villages. As of 2022: 4,945 people and 2,263 households.
VillageEnglishThaiPeopleHouseholds
Moo1Ban Phai Khomบ้านไผ่ค่อม701280
Moo2Ban Tumบ้านตูม796346
Moo3Ban Phai Khomบ้านไผ่ค่อม610286
Moo4Ban Saeng Daoบ้านแสงดาว755315
Moo5Ban Saeng Daoบ้านแสงดาว426216
Moo6Ban Saeng Daoบ้านแสงดาว744411
Moo7Ban Khung Moบ้านคุ้งหม้อ913409

Local government

Pak Thok Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Pak Thok SAO covers the whole Pak Thok subdistrict.

Temples

Pak Thok subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:
Temple nameThaiLocation
Wat Phai Khom Rattanaramวัดไผ่ค่อมรัตนารามMoo1
Wat Pa Sakวัดป่าสักMoo2
Wat Saeng DaoวัดแสงดาวMoo6
Wat Tha Tharutวัดท่าทรุดMoo7

Economy

The following companies play a role in the employment service:
  • CPAC - Moo4
  • NBTC office 33 - Moo7

    Education

The following schools are located in Pak Thok subdistrict.
There is Pak Thok health-promoting hospital in Moo6.

Transport

Roads

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.

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. All households have access to the village water supply system in every village.

Communications

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