| 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.
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]
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]
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]
| 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 |
Pak Thok Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Pak Thok SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลปากโทก|translit=ongkan borihan suan tambon Pak Thok) covers the whole Pak Thok subdistrict.
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 |
The following companies play a role in the employment service:
The following schools are located in Pak Thok subdistrict.[9]
There is Pak Thok health-promoting hospital in Moo6.[10]
Ban Tum railway station is in Pak Thok subdistrict - Moo1. In 2019 there were sold 282 tickets!
All households in Pak Thok subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).[11]
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]
All households in Pak Thok subdistrict have access to the mobile telephone network.[13]
There is a private post office - Moo4[14]