Pak Thok
# Pak Thok

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.

## 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 (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.

| 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 (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลปากโทก, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Pak Thok) 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 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
* NBTC office 33 - Moo7

## Education

The following schools are located in Pak Thok subdistrict.

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

## Healthcare

There is Pak Thok health-promoting hospital in Moo6.

## 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).

## 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.

## Communications

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

