Pak Thok

Pak Thok
ปากโทก
Official seal of Pak Thok
Map
Interactive map of Pak Thok
CountryThailand
ProvincePhitsanulok
DistrictMueang Phitsanulok
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO)
Area
 • Total
21.3 km2 (8.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2025)[1]
 • Total
4,992
 • Density234/km2 (610/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
65000
Calling code055
ISO 3166 codeTH-65011000
LAO code06650117
Websitewww.paktok.go.th

Pak Thok (Thai: ปากโทก) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2025 it had a population of 4,992 and 2,443 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

Provincial 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 2025: 4,992 people and 2,443 households.[5][1]

Pak Thok subdistrict with villages
Village English Thai People Households
Moo1 Ban Phai Khom บ้านไผ่ค่อม 650 295
Moo2 Ban Tum บ้านตูม 829 377
Moo3 Ban Phai Khom บ้านไผ่ค่อม 623 305
Moo4 Ban Saeng Dao บ้านแสงดาว 744 330
Moo5 Ban Saeng Dao บ้านแสงดาว 440 235
Moo6 Ban Saeng Dao บ้านแสงดาว 767 466
Moo7 Ban Khung Mo บ้านคุ้งหม้อ 939 435

Local government

Pak Thok Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Pak Thok SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลปากโทก, romanizedongkan borihan suan tambon Pak Thok) covers the whole Pak Thok subdistrict.[6]

Temples

Ubosot of Wat Saeng Dao

Pak Thok subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[7]

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[8]
  • NBTC office 33 - Moo7[9]

Education

The following schools are located in Pak Thok subdistrict.[10]

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

Healthcare

There is Pak Thok health-promoting hospital in Moo6.[11]

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).[12]

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.[13]

Communications

All households in Pak Thok subdistrict have access to the mobile telephone network.[14]
There is a private post office - Moo4[15]

References

  1. ^ a b "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 26 May 2025. , year 2025, village level, no.65011001-65011007
  2. ^ "ลักษณะภูมิประเทศ" [topography] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  3. ^ "ที่ตั้งและอาณาเขต" [location and territory] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  4. ^ "ประวัติ" [history] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  5. ^ "ประชากร" [population] (in Thai). Retrieved 3 April 2026.
  6. ^ "รหัสองค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่น" [Local government organization code]. Department of Local Administration (in Thai). Retrieved 24 March 2026. , LAO-code 06650117
  7. ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 26 May 2023. , no.28656-28659
  8. ^ "About CPAC". Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  9. ^ "About NBTC". Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  10. ^ "การศึกษา" [study] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  11. ^ "สาธารณสุข" [public health] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  12. ^ "ไฟฟ้า" [electricity] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  13. ^ "การประปา" [water supply] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  14. ^ "โทรศัพท์" [telephone] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  15. ^ "ไปรษณีย์" [postal] (in Thai). Retrieved 26 May 2023.

16°53′N 100°13′E / 16.88°N 100.22°E / 16.88; 100.22

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