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Geography

The topography of Wat Phrik is flat lowlands. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by
Tha Pho Tha Pho ( th, ท่าทอง) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In this subdistrict is Naresuan University with more than 22,000 students. Geography The topography of Tha Thong subdistrict ...
, 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.ThaiTambon.com
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Nan River The Nan River ( th, แม่น้ำน่าน, , ) is a river in Thailand. It is one of the most important tributaries of the Chao Phraya River. Geography The Nan River originates in the Luang Prabang Range, Nan Province. The provinces ...
flows through the center of the subdistrict.


History

Wan Phrik was originally part of tambon Bueng Phra. The subdistrict has a history of
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farming, from whence it derives its name. Docks along the banks of the
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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):Pitlocal.org
(in Thai)
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: *Ban Mai Temple School ( th, โรงเรียนวัดบ้านใหม่) *East Tha Rong Temple School ( th, โรงเรียนวัดท่าโรงตะวันออก) *In See Temple School ( th, โรงเรียนวัดอินทรีย์) *Sao Hin Temple School ( th, โรงเรียนวัดเสาหิน) *West Tha Rong Temple School ( th, โรงเรียนวัดท่าโรงตะวันตก)


Temples

The following is a list of temples in Wat Phrik: *Wat Ban Mai ( th, วัดบ้านใหม่) in Ban Mai *Wat In See ( th, วัดอินทรีย์) in Ban Wat Phrik *Wat Lom ( th, วัดหล่ม) in Ban Wang Sam Sa *Wat Phai Long Rat Jayrin ( th, วัดไผ่หลงราษฎร์เจริญ) in Ban Wat Phrik (Sao Hin) *Wat Sao Hin ( th, วัดเสาหิน) in Ban Yang Thon *Wat Tha Rong Thawan Thok ( th, วัดท่าโรงตะวันตก) in Ban Tha Rong *Wat Tha Rong Thawan Ok ( th, วัดท่าโรงตะวันออก ) 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: *Preserved ancient long-boat *Boat library *World's tallest Crown-of-Thorns Shrub (''Euphorbia milii'')


References

{{reflist Tambon of Phitsanulok province Populated places in Phitsanulok province