Wat Phrik
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Wat Phrik
วัดพริก | |
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Subdistrict | |
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| Coordinates: 16°45′00″N 100°14′00″E / 16.75000°N 100.23333°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| District | Mueang Phitsanulok District |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
• Total | 7,671 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 65000 |
| Geocode | 650104 |
| Chief watercourse | Nan River |
Wat Phrik (Template:Lang-th) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.
Geography
The topography of Wat Phrik is flat lowlands. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Tha Pho, to the east by Bueng Phra to the south by Wang Nam Khu and Ngio Ngam, and to the west by Wang Ithok of Bang Rakam District.[1] Wat Phrik lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan River flows through the center of the subdistrict.[1]
History
Wan Phrik was originally part of tambon Bueng Phra.[1] The subdistrict has a history of chili pepper farming, from whence it derives its name.[1] Docks along the banks of the Nan River in Wat Phrik have been used throughout history for transporting agricultural products to other regions.
Administration
The following is a list of the subdistrict's muban (villages):[2]
| No. | English | Thai |
| 1 | Ban Mai | บ้านใหม่ |
| 2 | Ban Tha Rong (East) | บ้านท่าโรง (ตะวันออก) |
| 3 | Ban Yang Thon (East) | บ้านยางโทน (ตะวันออก) |
| 4 | Ban Wat Phrik | บ้านวัดพริก |
| 5 | Ban Wang Sam Sa | บ้านวังส้มซ่า คุ้งวัง |
| 6 | Ban Wat Lom | บ้านวัดหล่ม |
| 7 | Ban Wat Phrik (Sao Hin) | บ้านวัดพริก (เสาหิน) |
| 8 | Ban Yang Thon (East) | บ้านยางโทน (ตะวันออก) |
| 9 | Ban Tha Rong (West) | บ้านท่าโรง (ตะวันตก) |
| 10 | Ban Tha Rong | บ้านท่าโรง |
| 11 | Ban Mai Thawan Thok | บ้านใหม่ตะวันตก |
| 12 | Ban Lam Khai | บ้านลำได |
Mubans numbered 1 through 5 are in the eastern portion of the district, whereas 6 through 12 are in the west. [1]
Economy
The present economy of Wat Phrik relies on rice farming, farming of other crops, and fish and chicken farming.[1]
Education
The following is a list of schools in Wat Phrik:[1]
- Ban Mai Temple School (Template:Lang-th)
- East Tha Rong Temple School (Template:Lang-th)
- In See Temple School (Template:Lang-th)
- Sao Hin Temple School (Template:Lang-th)
- West Tha Rong Temple School (Template:Lang-th)
Temples
The following is a list of temples in Wat Phrik:
- Wat Ban Mai (Template:Lang-th) in Ban Mai
- Wat In See (Template:Lang-th) in Ban Wat Phrik
- Wat Lom (Template:Lang-th) in Ban Wang Sam Sa
- Wat Phai Long Rat Jayrin (Template:Lang-th) in Ban Wat Phrik (Sao Hin)
- Wat Sao Hin (Template:Lang-th) in Ban Yang Thon
- Wat Tha Rong Thawan Thok (Template:Lang-th) in Ban Tha Rong
- Wat Tha Rong Thawan Ok (Template:Lang-th) in Ban Tha Rong
Governmental bodies
- Wat Phrik Public Health Center
- Sao Hin Public Health Center
- Wat Phrik Instructional Center
- Tambon Wat Phrik administrative office
- Police Station
Attractions
The following attractions can be found in Wat Phrik:[1]
- Preserved ancient long-boat
- Boat library
- World's tallest Crown-of-Thorns Shrub (Euphorbia milii)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h ThaiTambon.com[not specific enough to verify]
- ^ Pitlocal.org (in Thai)[dead link]