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Samo Khae
Samo Khae (Thai: สมอแข) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022 it had a population of 15,821 and 8,822 households.[1] In this subdistrict is a private university. GeographyThe topography of Samo Khae is fertile lowlands with an area of 40.19 km2 and lies east of the Nan river.[2] The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Don Thong subdistrict, to the east by Wang Thong subdistrict of Wang Thong district, to the south by Wang Phikun subdistrict of Wang Thong district, and to the west by Aranyik subdistrict and Hua Ro subdistrict.[3] Samo Khae subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. HistoryOriginally, Samo Khae subdistrict was divided into five administrative villages: Moo1 Ban Nong Tho, Moo2 Ban Ladlak Bua Khao, Moo3 Ban Dong Pradok-Krommethan, Moo4 Ban Samo Khae and Moo5 Ban Go. In 1998, Ban Noen Makhuek (Moo6) was separated from Ban Ladlak Bua Khao (Moo2); Ban Phong Sathon-Chinlap (Moo7) and Ban Krommethan-Chatkaew (Moo8) were split from Ban Dong Pradok-Krommethan (Moo3). AdministrationCentral governmentThe administration of Samo Khae subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 40.19 km2 and consists of eight administrative villages, as of 2022: 15,821 people and 8,822 households.[1] 
Administrative villages contain many villages such as:
Local governmentSamo Khae Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Samo Khae SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลสมอแข, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Samo Khae) covers the whole Samo Khae subdistrict. LogoThe Samo Khae SAO (Thai: อบต - oh boh toh) logo shows an anchor (solidarity), a rope (unity) and a moon (prosperity).[5] TemplesSamo Khae subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents:[6] 
In Samo Khae subdistrict (Moo1) there is a Chinese shrine to worship Guan Yu. EconomyฺBecause the land is suitable for agriculture, most people work in this sector.[7] The following companies also play a role in the employment service: CPF factory, Kaset Phattana Industry, Makro Phitsanulok 2 and Thai Watsadu Phitsanulok. [1] [2] [3] Government institutionsThe following government institutions in Samo Khae subdistrict are:
InfrastructureEducation Higher educationPhitsanulok University is a private university - Moo5. [7]
Primary/secondary education
Child development center
HealthcareThere is Samo Khae health-promoting hospital in Ban Dong Pradok (Moo3). TransportationRoadsMajor roads are:
Buses and taxisFrom bus station no.2 buses provide mass transport through Phitsanulok province. Connection to Bangkok and cities of northern Thailand (except Mae Hong Son province) and northern northeastern Thailand is via direct bus routes daily and at night. All these bus routes are offered by eight bus companies, such as Esantour, Kingdom tour, Nakhonchai Air, Phet Prasert, Sombat tour and Win Tour Phitsanulok. Phet Prasert also has direct bus lines to eastern Thailand (Pattaya and Chanthaburi). Piya Chai Pattana offers a direct bus line to the south of Thailand (Hat Yai, Ko Samui, Phang Nga, Phuket and Surat Thani). ElectricityAll households in Samo Khae subdistrict have access to the electricity network.[10] Communications80 percent of all households in Samo Khae subdistrict have access to the fixed and mobile telephone network.[11] WaterworksAll households in Samo Khae subdistrict have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA). CultureWatthanathai-Yuan (thai:ว้ฒนธรรมไท-ยวน) is a culture conservation center of Thai-Yuan club in Moo3. The purpose is to preserve maintain customs, arts, culture and local wisdom with the Samo Khae subdistrict. References
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