Pak Thok
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Pak Thok
ปากโทก | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| District | Mueang Phitsanulok |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.3 km2 (8.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
• Total | 4,992 |
| • Density | 234/km2 (610/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 65000 |
| Calling code | 055 |
| ISO 3166 code | TH-65011000 |
| LAO code | 06650117 |
| Website | www |
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.
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
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]

| 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, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Pak Thok) covers the whole Pak Thok subdistrict.[6]
Temples

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
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]
