Pak Thok Explained

Official Name:Pak Thok
Native Name:ปากโทก
Settlement Type:Tambon
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Thailand
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Phitsanulok
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Mueang Phitsanulok
Government Type:Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO)
Area Total Km2:21.3
Population As Of:2022
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:4,945
Population Density Km2:232
Timezone:ICT
Utc Offset:+7
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:65000
Area Code Type:Calling code
Area Code:055
Blank Name Sec1:Geocode
Blank Info Sec1:65011000

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.[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

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

Central government

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

VillageEnglishThaiPeopleHouseholds
Moo1Ban Phai Khomบ้านไผ่ค่อม701280
Moo2Ban Tumบ้านตูม 796346
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 (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลปากโทก|translit=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:[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:

Education

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

Healthcare

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

Transport

Roads

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

16.88°N 100.22°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Official statistics registration systems . Department of Provincial Administration . 26 May 2023 ., year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.65011001-65011007 >Excel line 70385-70392.
  2. Web site: ลักษณะภูมิประเทศ . thai . topography . 26 May 2023.
  3. Web site: ที่ตั้งและอาณาเขต . thai . location and territory . 26 May 2023.
  4. Web site: ประวัติ . thai . history . 26 May 2023.
  5. Web site: ประชากร . thai . population . 26 May 2023.
  6. Web site: list of temples . 26 May 2023 ., > no.28656 - 28659.
  7. Web site: About CPAC . 26 May 2023.
  8. Web site: About NBTC . 26 May 2023.
  9. Web site: การศึกษา . thai . study . 26 May 2023.
  10. Web site: สาธารณสุข . thai . public health . 26 May 2023.
  11. Web site: ไฟฟ้า . thai . electricity . 26 May 2023.
  12. Web site: การประปา . thai . water supply . 26 May 2023.
  13. Web site: โทรศัพท์ . thai . telephone . 26 May 2023.
  14. Web site: ไปรษณีย์ . thai . postal . 26 May 2023.