| Official Name: | Wat Phrik |
| Native Name: | วัดพริก |
| 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: | 58.9 |
| Population As Of: | 2022 |
| Population Footnotes: | [1] |
| Population Total: | 8,533 |
| Population Density Km2: | 145 |
| 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: | 65010400 |
Wat Phrik (Thai: วัดพริก) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. The area is urban and lowland area. In 2022 it had a population of 8,533 and 3,454 households.[1]
The topography of Wat Phrik subdistrict is fertile lowlands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Tha Pho and Bueng Phra subdistricts, to the east by Bueng Phra subdistrict and Wang Thong district, to the south by Wang Nam Khu and Ngio Ngam subdistricts and to the west by Bang Rakam district and Tha Pho subdistrict.[2] Wat Phrik subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows through the subdistrict. An irrigation canal (Huai Nong Khlong Bueng) flows from Chom Thong subdistrict, through Phlai Chumphon, Wat Chan, Tha Thong and Tha Pho subdistricts to Wat Phrik subdistrict and is an important water source for agricultural consumption and also a raw water source to produce village water supply.
According to legend, planting chili became interesting to the locals. During the reign of King Naresuan the Great, a camp was set up to fight against the Burmese. Gunpowder ammunition was produced on the campgrounds. One of the components of making gunpowder is chile and chili leaves, which are widely grown in this subdistrict.[3]
Wat Phrik Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon) was established.
The administration of Wat Phrik subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 36,806 rai ~ and consists of twelve administrative villages (muban), of which five villages (Moo1 to Moo5) are east (tawan ok) and seven villages (Moo6 to Moo12) are west (tawan tok) of this river. As of 2022: 8,533 people and 3,454 households.[4] [1]
| Village | English | Thai | People | Households | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Mai Tawan Ok | บ้านใหม่ตะวันออก | 950 | 451 | |
| Moo2 | Ban Tha Rong Tawan Ok | บ้านท่าโรงตะวันออก | 561 | 238 | |
| Moo3 | Ban Yang Thon Tawan Ok | บ้านยางโทนตะวันออก | 890 | 390 | |
| Moo4 | Ban In See | บ้านอินทรีย์ | 609 | 245 | |
| Moo5 | Ban Khung Wang-Wang Samsa | บ้านคุ้งวัง-วังสัมซ่า | 1,514 | 687 | |
| Moo6 | Ban Wat Phrik | บ้านวัดพริก | 944 | 354 | |
| Moo7 | Ban Sao Hin | บ้านเสาหิน | 564 | 184 | |
| Moo8 | Ban Yang Thon Tawan Tok | บ้านยางโทนตะวันตก | 850 | 314 | |
| Moo9 | Ban Tha Rong Tawan Tok | บ้านท่าโรงตะวันตก | 632 | 207 | |
| Moo10 | Ban Tha Rong Tawan Tok | บ้านท่าโรงตะวันตก | 457 | 179 | |
| Moo11 | Ban Mai Tawan Tok | บ้านใหม่ตะวันตก | 325 | 130 | |
| Moo12 | Ban Lam Khai | บ้านลำใค | 237 | 75 |
Wat Phrik Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Wat Phrik SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลวัดพริก|translit=ongkan borihan suan tambon Wat Phrik) covers the whole Wat Phrik subdistrict.
Wat Phrik subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[5]
| Temple name | Thai | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wat Tha Rong Tawan Ok | วัดท่าโรงตะวันออก | Moo2 | |
| Wat In See | วัดอินทรีย์ | Moo4 | |
| Wat Lom | วัดหล่ม | Moo5 | |
| Wat Sao Hin | วัดเสาหิน | Moo7 | |
| Wat Tha Rong Tawan Tok | วัดท่าโรงตะวันตก | Moo10 |
The economy of Wat Phrik subdistrict depends on rice farming, trading, general contractor, mixed farming, lotus farming, chili, maize, fruits, etc.[6]
The following elementary schools are located in Wat Phrik.[7]
There is Wat Prik child development center - Moo3
There are Wat Phrik and Ban Sao Hin health-promoting hospitals in Moo6 and Moo7.[8]
National road 1063 (Phitsanulok-Bang Krathum)[9]
The rate of households in Wat Phrik subdistrict that have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) is 90 percent.[10]
Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) supplied tap water to 3,185 households or 92 percent.
All households have access to the village water supply system in every village.[11]
All households in Wat Phrik subdistrict have access to the fixed and mobile telephone network.
Nearby post office is in Ban Mai subdistrict municipality.[12]