Wang Nam Khu () is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2025 it had a population of 4,875 and 2,123 households. The economy of this subdistrict is mainly based on agriculture.
Geography The topography of Wang Nam Khu subdistrict is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Wat Phrik subdistrict, to the east by Bang Krathum district, to the south by Bang Krathum district and to the west by Ngio Ngam subdistrict. Wang Nam Khu subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan River flows on the boundary of Wang Nam Khu and Ngio Ngam subdistricts.
Administration Provincial government The administration of ฺWang Nam Khu subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 15,002 rai ~ and consists of eight administrative villages (muban). As of 2025: 4,875 people and 2,123 households.
Village English Thai People Households Moo1 Ban Wang Yang บ้านวังยาง 609 224 Moo2 Ban Pak Phing Tawan Ork บ้านปากพิงตะวันออก 539 202 Moo3 Ban Pak Don บ้านปากดอน 494 214 Moo4 Ban Bang Kwan Ma บ้านบางขวัญม้า 477 214 Moo5 Ban Khung Wang บ้านคุ้งวัง 835 413 Moo6 Ban Bang Sai บ้านบางทราย 876 395 Moo7 Ban Phai Long Rat Charoen บ้านไผ่หลงราษฎร์เจริญ 633 290 Moo8 Ban Nong Ya บ้านหนองหญ้า 412 171
Local government Wang Nam Khu Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Wang Nam Khu SAO () covers the entire Wang Nam Khu subdistrict, with the exception of almost the whole village Moo6, Ban Bang Sai, which is governed by Ban Mai subdistrict municipality.
Temples Wang Nam Khu subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:
Temple name Thai Location Wat Pak Phing Tawan Ork วัดปากพิงตะวันออก Moo2 Wat Pak Don วัดปากดอน Moo3 Wat Bang Sai วัดบางทราย Moo6 Wat Phai Long Rat Charoen วัดไผ่หลงราษฎร์เจริญ Moo7
Economy Most of the people are engaged in agriculture of which rice is the main crop.
Education The following schools are located in Wang Nam Khu subdistrict. Ban Wang Yang school - Moo1 Wang Nam Khu Sueksa school - Moo4 Ban Nong Ya school - Moo8
Healthcare Wang Nam Khu health-promoting hospital in Moo3.
Transport National road 1063, Phitsanulok-Bang Krathum
Electricity All households in Wang Nam Khu subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
Waterworks All households in Wang Nam Ku subdistrict have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).
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