Pak Thok
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|official_name = Pak Thok
|native_name = ปากโทก
|settlement_type = Tambon
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|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_name = Thailand
|subdivision_type2 = Province
|subdivision_name2 = Phitsanulok
|subdivision_type3 = District
|subdivision_name3 = Mueang Phitsanulok
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|government_type = Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO)
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|area_total_km2 = 21.3
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|population_total = 4,945
|population_density_km2 = 232
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|timezone = ICT
|utc_offset = +7
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|postal_code_type = Postal code
|postal_code = 65000
|area_code_type = Calling code
|area_code = 055
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|blank_info_sec1 = 65011000
|website = {{URL|https://www.paktok.go.th}}
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Pak Thok ({{langx|th|ปากโทก}}) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022 it had a population of 4,945 and 2,263 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.paktok.go.th/tambon/general |language=thai |title=ลักษณะภูมิประเทศ |trans-title=topography |access-date=26 May 2023}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.paktok.go.th/tambon/general |language=thai |title=ที่ตั้งและอาณาเขต |trans-title=location and territory |access-date=26 May 2023}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.paktok.go.th/tambon/general |language=thai |title=ประวัติ |trans-title=history |access-date=26 May 2023}}
Administration
=Central government=
The administration of ฺPak Thok subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 13,305 rai ~ {{convert|21.3|sqkm}} and consists of seven administrative villages (muban). As of 2022: 4,945 people and 2,263 households.{{cite web|url=https://www.paktok.go.th/tambon/general |language=thai |title=ประชากร |trans-title=population |access-date=26 May 2023}}
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| Village
! English ! Thai ! People ! Households |
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| Moo1
| Ban Phai Khom | บ้านไผ่ค่อม | 701 | 280 |
| Moo2
| Ban Tum | บ้านตูม | 796 | 346 |
| Moo3
| Ban Phai Khom | บ้านไผ่ค่อม | 610 | 286 |
| Moo4
| Ban Saeng Dao | บ้านแสงดาว | 755 | 315 |
| Moo5
| Ban Saeng Dao | บ้านแสงดาว | 426 | 216 |
| Moo6
| Ban Saeng Dao | บ้านแสงดาว | 744 | 411 |
| Moo7
| Ban Khung Mo | บ้านคุ้งหม้อ | 913 | 409 |
=Local government=
Pak Thok Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Pak Thok SAO ({{langx|th|องค์การบริหารตำบลปากโทก|translit=ongkan borihan suan tambon Pak Thok}}) covers the whole Pak Thok subdistrict.
Temples
Pak Thok subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:{{cite web |url=https://www.dhammastudy.org/temple/index?sort=-nikai_id&page=287 |title=list of temples |access-date=26 May 2023 |postscript= , > no.28656 - 28659}}
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| 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:
Education
The following schools are located in Pak Thok subdistrict.{{cite web|url=https://www.paktok.go.th/tambon/society |language=thai |title=การศึกษา |trans-title=study |access-date=26 May 2023}}
- Wat Phai Khom school - Moo1
- Pak Thok child development center - Moo5
Healthcare
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).{{cite web|url=https://www.paktok.go.th/tambon/services |language=thai |title=ไฟฟ้า |trans-title=electricity |access-date=26 May 2023}}
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.{{cite web |url=https://www.paktok.go.th/tambon/services |title=การประปา |language=thai |trans-title=water supply |access-date=26 May 2023}}
Communications
All households in Pak Thok subdistrict have access to the mobile telephone network.{{cite web|url=https://www.paktok.go.th/tambon/services |language=thai |title=โทรศัพท์ |trans-title=telephone |access-date=26 May 2023}}
There is a private post office - Moo4{{cite web|url=https://www.paktok.go.th/tambon/services |language=thai |title=ไปรษณีย์ |trans-title=postal |access-date=26 May 2023}}
References
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