Wat Phrik (Thai: วัดพริก) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. The area is urban and lowland area. In 2025 it had a population of 8,718 and 3,742 households.[1]
Wat Phrik
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| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| District | Mueang Phitsanulok |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) |
| Area | |
• Total | 58.9 km2 (22.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 8,718 |
| • Density | 148/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 65000 |
| Calling code | 055 |
| ISO 3166 code | TH-65010400 |
| LAO code | 06650120 |
| Website | www |
Geography
editThe topography of Wat Phrik subdistrict is fertile lowlands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Tha Pho and Bueng Phra subdistricts, to the east by Bueng Phra subdistrict and Wang Thong district, to the south by Wang Nam Khu and Ngio Ngam subdistricts and to the west by Bang Rakam district and Tha Pho subdistrict.[2] Wat Phrik subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows through the subdistrict. An irrigation canal (Huai Nong Khlong Bueng) flows from Chom Thong subdistrict, through Phlai Chumphon, Wat Chan, Tha Thong and Tha Pho subdistricts to Wat Phrik subdistrict and is an important water source for agricultural consumption and also a raw water source to produce village water supply.
History
editAccording to legend, planting chili became interesting to the locals. During the reign of King Naresuan the Great, a camp was set up to fight against the Burmese. Gunpowder ammunition was produced on the campgrounds. One of the components of making gunpowder is chile and chili leaves, which are widely grown in this subdistrict.[3]
Wat Phrik Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon) was established.
Administration
editProvincial government
editThe administration of Wat Phrik subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 36,806 rai ~ 58.9 square kilometres (22.7 sq mi) and consists of twelve administrative villages (muban), of which five villages (Moo1 to Moo5) are east (tawan ork) and seven villages (Moo6 to Moo12) are west (tawan tok) of this river. As of 2025: 8,718 people and 3,742 households.[1]
| Village | English | Thai | People | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Mai Tawan Ork | บ้านใหม่ตะวันออก | 940 | 469 |
| Moo2 | Ban Tha Rong Tawan Ork | บ้านท่าโรงตะวันออก | 556 | 243 |
| Moo3 | Ban Yang Thon Tawan Ork | บ้านยางโทนตะวันออก | 899 | 410 |
| Moo4 | Ban In See | บ้านอินทรีย์ | 604 | 269 |
| Moo5 | Ban Khung Wang-Wang Samsa | บ้านคุ้งวัง-วังสัมซ่า | 1,517 | 712 |
| Moo6 | Ban Wat Phrik | บ้านวัดพริก | 1,056 | 440 |
| Moo7 | Ban Sao Hin | บ้านเสาหิน | 590 | 220 |
| Moo8 | Ban Yang Thon Tawan Tok | บ้านยางโทนตะวันตก | 870 | 328 |
| Moo9 | Ban Tha Rong Tawan Tok | บ้านท่าโรงตะวันตก | 641 | 216 |
| Moo10 | Ban Tha Rong Tawan Tok | บ้านท่าโรงตะวันตกm | 461 | 194 |
| Moo11 | Ban Mai Tawan Tok | บ้านใหม่ตะวันตก | 322 | 142 |
| Moo12 | Ban Lam Khai | บ้านลำใค | 262 | 99 |
Local government
editWat Phrik Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Wat Phrik SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลวัดพริก, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Wat Phrik) covers the entire Wat Phrik subdistrict, with the exception of almost the whole village Moo1, Ban Mai Tawan Ork, which is governed by Ban Mai subdistrict municipality.[4]
Temples
editWat Phrik subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[5]
| Temple name | Thai | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wat Tha Rong Tawan Ork | วัดท่าโรงตะวันออก | Moo2 |
| Wat In See | วัดอินทรีย์ | Moo4 |
| Wat Lom | วัดหล่ม | Moo5 |
| Wat Sao Hin | วัดเสาหิน | Moo7 |
| Wat Tha Rong Tawan Tok | วัดท่าโรงตะวันตก | Moo10 |
Economy
editThe economy of Wat Phrik subdistrict depends on rice farming, trading, general contractor, mixed farming, lotus farming, chili, maize, fruits, etc.[6]
Education
editThe following elementary schools are located in Wat Phrik.[7]
- Tha Rong Tawan Ork school - Moo2
- Wat In See school - Moo4
- Wat Sao Hin school - Moo7
- Tha Rong Tawan Tok - Moo10
There is Wat Prik child development center - Moo3
Healthcare
editThere are Wat Phrik and Ban Sao Hin health-promoting hospitals in Moo6 and Moo7.[8]
Transport
editNational road 1063 (Phitsanulok-Bang Krathum)[9]
Electricity
editThe rate of households in Wat Phrik subdistrict that have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) is 90 percent.[10]
Waterworks
editProvincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) supplied tap water to 3,185 households or 92 percent.
All households have access to the village water supply system in every village.[11]
Communications
editAll households in Wat Phrik subdistrict have access to the fixed and mobile telephone network.
Nearby post office is in Ban Mai subdistrict municipality.[12]
References
edit- 1 2 3 "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
, year 2025, village level, no.65010401-65010412
- ↑ "อาณาเบตติดต่อ" [contact territory] (in Thai). Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ↑ "ประวัติตำบล" [subdistrict history] (in Thai). Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ↑ "รหัสองค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่น" [Local government organization code]. Department of Local Administration (in Thai). Retrieved 24 March 2026.
, LAO-code 06650120
- ↑ "list of temples". Retrieved 27 April 2023.
, no.28691-28696
- ↑ "อาชีพประชากร" [occupation population] (in Thai). Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ↑ "การศึกษาในตำบล" [subdistrict education] (in Thai). Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ↑ "การสาธารณสุข" [public health] (in Thai). Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ↑ "การคมนาคม" [transportation] (in Thai). Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ↑ "ไฟฟ้าในตำบล" [electricity in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ↑ "ประปาในตำบล" [watersupply in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ↑ "การสื่อสารในตำบล" [communication in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 27 April 2023.