Samo Khae
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Samo Khae
สมอแข | |
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| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| District | Mueang Phitsanulok |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdistrict Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 40.19 km2 (15.52 sq mi) |
| Population (December 2025)[1] | |
• Total | 16,017 |
| • Density | 398/km2 (1,030/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postcode | 65000 |
| Calling code | 055 |
| ISO 3166 code | TH-65010700 |
| LAO code | 05650121 |
| Website | www |
Samo Khae (Thai: สมอแข) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2025 it had a population of 16,017 and 9,142 households.
The topography of Samo Khae is fertile lowlands with an area of 40.19 km2 and lies east of the Nan river.[2] The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Don Thong subdistrict, to the east by Wang Thong subdistrict of Wang Thong district, to the south by Wang Phikun subdistrict of Wang Thong district, and to the west by Aranyik subdistrict and Hua Ro subdistrict.[3] Samo Khae subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed.
History
Originally, Samo Khae subdistrict was divided into five administrative villages: Moo1 Ban Nong Tho, Moo2 Ban Ladlak Bua Khao, Moo3 Ban Dong Pradok-Krommethan, Moo4 Ban Samo Khae and Moo5 Ban Go.
Samo Khae Subdistrict Administrative Organization-SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon) was established, published 19 January 1996 in Royal Thai Government Gazette, but effective 30 March 1996.[4]
In 1998, Ban Noen Makhuek (Moo6) was separated from Ban Ladlak Bua Khao (Moo2).
In 2001 Ban Krommethan-Dong Pradok (Moo3) was split into three villages: Ban Dong Pradok (Moo3), Ban Phong Sathon-Chinlap (Moo7) and Ban Krommethan-Chatkaew (Moo8).
In 2025, Moo7 Ban Phong Sathon-Chinlap splits into three villages: Moo7 Ban Phong Sathon-Chinlap, Moo9 Ban Chinlap and Moo10 Ban Indochine.
Since the start of the year 2026 Samo Khae SAO is upgraded to Samo Khae subdistrict municipality.
Administration
Provincial government
The administration of Samo Khae subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 40.19 km2 and consists of ten administrative villages, as of December 2025: 16,017 people and 9,142 households.[1]
| Village | English | Thai | People | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Nong Tho | บ้านนองตอ | 1,326 | 713 |
| Moo2 | Ban Lat Bua Khao | บ้านลาดบัวขาว | 2,437 | 1,196 |
| Moo3 | Ban Dong Pradok | บ้านดงประโดก | 1,821 | 812 |
| Moo4 | Ban Samo Khae | บ้านสมอแข | 1,743 | 998 |
| Moo5 | Ban Go | บ้านก่อ | 446 | 287 |
| Moo6 | Ban Noen Makhuek | บ้านเนินมะคึก | 943 | 384 |
| Moo7 | Ban Phong Sathon-Chinlap | บ้านพงศธร-ชินลาภ | 1,216 | 679 |
| Moo8 | Ban Krommethan-Chatkaew | บ้านกรมธรรม์-ฉัตรแก้ว | 2,223 | 1,298 |
| M009 | Ban Chinlap | บ้านชินลาภ | 2,977 | 1,969 |
| Moo10 | Ban Indochine | บ้านอินโดจิน | 885 | 806 |
Administrative villages contain many villages such as:
- M004 - Montha Thong
- Moo10 - Indochina View Point, Prueksa Thara and Supaporn Resort 2
Local government
Samo Khae subdistrict municipality (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลสมอแข, romanized: thesaban tambon Samo Khae) covers the whole Samo Khae subdistrict.[5]
Logo
The logo of Samo Khae subdistrict municipality shows an anchor (solidarity), a rope (unity) and a moon (prosperity).[6]
Temples
Samo Khae subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents:[7]
| Temple name | Thai | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wat Sala Song Phi Nong | วัดศาลสองพี่น้อง | Moo1 |
| Wat Lat Bua Khao | วัดลาดบ้วขาว | Moo2 |
| Wat Si Wanaram | วัดศรีวนาราม | Moo3 |
| Wat Samo Khae | วัดสมอแข | Moo4 |
| Wat Noen Makhuek | วัดเนินมะคึก | Moo6 |
| Wat Krommethan | วัดกรมธรรม์ | Moo8 |
In Samo Khae subdistrict (Moo1) there is a Chinese shrine to worship Guan Yu.
File:Guan Yu Shrine001, Phitsanulok.jpg
Economy
ฺBecause the land is suitable for agriculture, most people work in this sector.[8] The following companies also play a role in the employment service: CPF factory, Kaset Phattana Industry, Makro Phitsanulok 2 and Thai Watsadu Phitsanulok.
Government institutions
The following government institutions in Samo Khae subdistrict are:
- Phitsanulok Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO) - Moo4.
- Phitsanulok Provincial Industrial Office - Moo4.
- Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) area 2 - Moo7.
- King Baromma Trailokkanat Camp (Royal Thai Army) - Moo2.
- Highway Police Station 3 Division 5 - Moo4. Archived 2017-10-19 at the Wayback Machine
