Pak Thok

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CountryThailand
LAO code06650117
Pak Thok
ปากโทก
Official seal of Pak Thok
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.

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
VillageEnglishThaiPeopleHouseholds
Moo1Ban Phai Khomบ้านไผ่ค่อม650295
Moo2Ban Tumบ้านตูม829377
Moo3Ban Phai Khomบ้านไผ่ค่อม623305
Moo4Ban Saeng Daoบ้านแสงดาว744330
Moo5Ban Saeng Daoบ้านแสงดาว440235
Moo6Ban Saeng Daoบ้านแสงดาว767466
Moo7Ban Khung Moบ้านคุ้งหม้อ939435

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

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 nameThaiLocation
Wat Phai Khom Rattanaramวัดไผ่ค่อมรัตนารามMoo1
Wat Pa Sakวัดป่าสักMoo2
Wat Saeng DaoวัดแสงดาวMoo6
Wat Tha Tharutวัดท่าทรุดMoo7

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

Communications

References

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