Samo Khae
Samo Khae is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022 it had a population of 15,821 and 8,822 households.
Geography
The topography of Samo Khae is fertile lowlands with an area of 40.19 km2 and lies east of the Nan river. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Don Thong subdistrict, to the east by Wang Thong subdistrict of Wang Thong district, to the south by Wang Phikun subdistrict of Wang Thong district, and to the west by Aranyik subdistrict and Hua Ro subdistrict. Samo Khae subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed.History
Originally, Samo Khae subdistrict was divided into five administrative villages: Moo1 Ban Nong Tho, Moo2 Ban Ladlak Bua Khao, Moo3 Ban Dong Pradok-Krommethan, Moo4 Ban Samo Khae and Moo5 Ban Go.Samo Khae Subdistrict Administrative Organization-SAO was established, published 19 January 1996 in Royal Thai Government Gazette, but effective 30 March 1996.
In 1998, Ban Noen Makhuek was separated from Ban Ladlak Bua Khao.
Then in 2001 Ban Krommethan-Dong Pradok were split into three villages: Ban Dong Pradok, Ban Phongsathon-Chinlap and Ban Krommethan-Chatkaew.
And in 2025, Moo7 Ban Pongsathon-Chinlap split into three villages: Moo7 Ban Pongsathon, Moo9 Ban Chinlap and Moo10 Ban Indochina.
Administration
Central government
The administration of Samo Khae subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 40.19 km2 and consists of eight administrative villages, as of 2022: 15,821 people and 8,822 households.| Village | English | Thai | People | Households |
| Moo1 | Ban Nong Tho | บ้านนองตอ | 1,303 | 664 |
| Moo2 | Ban Lat Bua Khao | บ้านลาดบัวขาว | 2,298 | 1,164 |
| Moo3 | Ban Dong Pradok | บ้านดงประโดก | 1,813 | 780 |
| Moo4 | Ban Samo Khae | บ้านสมอแข | 1,665 | 920 |
| Moo5 | Ban Go | บ้านก่อ | 425 | 272 |
| Moo6 | Ban Noen Makhuek | บ้านเนินมะคึก | 929 | 365 |
| Moo7 | Ban Phong Saton-Chinlap | บ้านพงศธร-ชินลาภ | 5,156 | 3,376 |
| Moo8 | Ban Krommethan-Chatkaew | บ้านกรมธรรม์-ฉัตรแก้ว | 2,232 | 1,281 |
Administrative villages contain many villages such as:
- M004 - Montha Thong
- Moo7 - Indochina View Point, Prueksa Thara and Supaporn Resort 2
- Moo8 - Mae Thorani Thong and Rim Sowan
Local government
Logo
The Samo Khae SAO logo shows an anchor, a rope and a moon.Temples
Samo Khae subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents:| Temple name | Thai | Location |
| Wat Sala Song Phi Nong | วัดศาลสองพี่น้อง | Moo1 |
| Wat Lat Bua Khao | วัดลาดบ้วขาว | Moo2 |
| Wat Si Wanaram | วัดศรีวนาราม | Moo3 |
| Wat Samo Khae | วัดสมอแข | Moo4 |
| Wat Noen Makhuek | วัดเนินมะคึก | Moo6 |
| Wat Krommethan | วัดกรมธรรม์ | Moo8 |
In Samo Khae subdistrict there is a Chinese shrine to worship Guan Yu.
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Economy
ฺBecause the land is suitable for agriculture, most people work in this sector. The following companies also play a role in the employment service: CPF factory, Kaset Phattana Industry, Makro Phitsanulok 2 and Thai Watsadu Phitsanulok.Government institutions
The following government institutions in Samo Khae subdistrict are:- Phitsanulok Provincial Administrative Organization - Moo4.
- Phitsanulok Provincial Industrial Office - Moo4.
- Provincial Electricity Authority area 2 - Moo7.
- King Baromma Trailokkanat Camp - Moo2.
- Highway Police Station 3 Division 5 - Moo4.
Infrastructure
Education
Higher education
Phitsanulok University is a private university - Moo5.- Faculty of Business and Accountancy
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Liberal Arts and Education
- Faculty of Public Administration
- Faculty of Public Health
Primary/secondary education
- New Cambridge International school - Moo3.
- Teeratada Phitsanulok school - Moo3.
- Wat Krommethan school - Moo3.
- Wat Si Wanaram school - Moo3.
- Wat Samo Khae school - Moo4.
- Wat Noen Makhuek school - Moo6.
Child development center
- Samo Khae SAO child development center.
- Noen Makhuek child development center.
Healthcare
Transportation
Roads
Major roads are:- Highway 11, Phitsanulok-Uttaradit route.
- Highway 12, Phitsanulok-Lom Sak route.
- Bypass road 126, northern ring road of Phitsanulok, starts at junction CP.
- Bypass road 126, southern ring road of Phitsanulok, starts at intersection Indochina.
Buses and taxis
From bus station no.2 buses provide mass transport through Phitsanulok province. Connection to Bangkok and cities of northern Thailand and northern northeastern Thailand is via direct bus routes daily and at night. All these bus routes are offered by eight bus companies, such as Esantour, Kingdom tour, Nakhonchai Air, Phet Prasert, Sombat tour and Win Tour Phitsanulok. Phet Prasert also has direct bus lines to eastern Thailand. Piya Chai Pattana offers a direct bus line to the south of Thailand.There are taxis with the necessary meters; motorcycle taxis and tuk-tuk tricycle taxis with negotiated rates.