Pak Thok

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. 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.

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.

Administration

Central government

The administration of ฺPak Thok subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 13,305 rai ~ 21.3 sqkm and consists of seven administrative villages (muban). As of 2022: 4,945 people and 2,263 households.

Local government

Pak Thok Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Pak Thok SAO () 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:

Economy

The following companies play a role in the employment service:

• CPAC - Moo4
• NBTC office 33 - Moo7

Education

The following schools are located in Pak Thok subdistrict.

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

Healthcare

There is Pak Thok health-promoting hospital in Moo6.

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).

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.

Communications

All households in Pak Thok subdistrict have access to the mobile telephone network.

There is a private post office - Moo4

References

References

1. "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration.
2. "ลักษณะภูมิประเทศ".
3. "ที่ตั้งและอาณาเขต".
4. "ประวัติ".
5. "ประชากร".
6. "list of temples".
7. "About CPAC".
8. "About NBTC".
9. "การศึกษา".
10. "สาธารณสุข".
11. "ไฟฟ้า".
12. "การประปา".
13. "โทรศัพท์".
14. "ไปรษณีย์".