Wat Phrik


Wat Phrik 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. 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.

History

Wan Phrik was originally part of tambon Bueng Phra. The subdistrict has a history of chili pepper farming, from whence it derives its name. 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 :
No.EnglishThai
1Ban Maiบ้านใหม่
2Ban Tha Rong บ้านท่าโรง
3Ban Yang Thon บ้านยางโทน
4Ban Wat Phrikบ้านวัดพริก
5Ban Wang Sam Saบ้านวังส้มซ่า คุ้งวัง
6Ban Wat Lomบ้านวัดหล่ม
7Ban Wat Phrik บ้านวัดพริก
8Ban Yang Thon บ้านยางโทน
9Ban Tha Rong บ้านท่าโรง
10Ban Tha Rongบ้านท่าโรง
11Ban Mai Thawan Thokบ้านใหม่ตะวันตก
12Ban Lam Khaiบ้านลำได

Mubans numbered 1 through 5 are in the eastern portion of the district, whereas 6 through 12 are in the west.

Economy

The present economy of Wat Phrik relies on rice farming, farming of other crops, and fish and chicken farming.

Education

The following is a list of schools in Wat Phrik:
The following is a list of temples in Wat Phrik:
The following attractions can be found in Wat Phrik: