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
Central 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 2022: 4,945 people and 2,263 households.[5][1]
Pak Thok subdistrict with villages
Village
English
Thai
People
Households
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 (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลปากโทก, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Pak Thok) covers the whole Pak Thok subdistrict.
Temples
Ubosot of Wat Saeng Dao
Pak Thok subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[6]
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:
All households in Pak Thok subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).[11]
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.[12]
Communications
All households in Pak Thok subdistrict have access to the mobile telephone network.[13]
There is a private post office - Moo4[14]
References
^ ab"Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 26 May 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.65011001-65011007 >Excel line 70385-70392{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)