Phai Kho Don () 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 4,042 and 1,619 households. The economy of Phai Kho Don subdistrict is mainly based on rice production.
Geography The topography of Phai Kho Don subdistrict is fertile lowlands and uplands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Phrom Phiram district, to the east by Chom Thong subdistrict, to the south by Ban Krang subdistrict and to the west by Phrom Phiram district. Ban Krang subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows east of the subdistrict. The irrigation canal (Huai Nong Khlong Bueng) that flows through Chom Thong subdistrict has a side canal that flows through Phai Kho Don subdistrict and is an important source of water for agricultural consumption.
History The Phai Kho Don subdistrict is a high-altitude area that does not flood in the rainy season. It was a passageway for pedestrians, carts and bridleway between Muang Thani (Sukhothai) and the city of Song Kwae (Phitsanulok). The local legend is that when the Burmese army camped on a high place and built a memorial in the form of a rectangular pillar, with a swan on top. The Wat Suwan Pradit symbol of swan pillar is still there. On 10 October 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Phai Kho Don Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon).
Administration Provincial government The administration of ฺPhai Kho Don subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 21,350 rai ~ and consists of six administrative villages (muban). As of 2025: 4,042 people and 1,619 households.
Village English Thai People Households Moo1 Ban Phai Kho Don บ้านไผ่ขอดอน 746 312 Moo2 Ban Phai Kho Don บ้านไผ่ขอดอน 862 346 Moo3 Ban Phai Kho Don บ้านไผ่ขอดอน 959 409 Moo4 Ban Phai Kho Don บ้านไผ่ขอดอน 719 265 Moo5 Ban Phai Kho Don บ้านไผ่ขอดอน 509 201 Moo6 Ban Phai Kho Don บ้านไผ่ขอดอน 247 86
Local government Phai Kho Don Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Phai Kho Don SAO () covers the whole Phai Kho Don subdistrict.
Temples
Phai Kho Don subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents: Temple name Thai Location Wat Luang Pho Daeng วัดหลวงพ่อแดง Moo2 Wat Suwan Pradit วัดสุวรรณประดิษฐ์ Moo4
Economy The economy of Phai Kho Don subdistrict is mainly dependent on agriculture (farming). Secondary occupations are in commerce, civil service and state-owned enterprises.
Education The following schools are located in Phai Kho Don subdistrict. Community school 11 Wat Suwan Pradit - Moo4 Ban Phai Kho Don child development center
Healthcare There is Phai Kho Don health-promoting hospital in Moo4.
Transport Highway 12, Phitsanulok-Sukhothai route.
Electricity All households in Phai Kho Don subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
Waterworks Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) supplied tap water to all households of Phai Kho Don subdistrict.
Communications All households in Phai Kho Don subdistrict have access to the fixed and mobile telephone network.
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