Nakhon Thai is a district (amphoe) in the eastern part of Phitsanulok province, central Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the southwest clockwise), Wang Thong and Chat Trakan of Phitsanulok Province; Na Haeo and Dan Sai of Loei province; and Khao Kho of Phetchabun province. Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park is in Nakhon Thai District. Nakhon Thai lies within the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Khwae Noi River flows through the district, as well as the lesser Fia (Thai: ลำน้ำเฟี้ย) and Kaem (Thai: ลำน้ำแขม) Rivers.

Administration

Provincial administration

Nakhon Thai is divided into 11 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 145 administrative villages (mubans).

Local administration

There are two sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambons) in the district: There are nine sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:

Temples

There are 23 Buddhist temples in Nakhon Thai.

Economy

Nakhon Thai is a district on the outskirts of Phitsanulok province, more than 80% of which is reserved forest area. Therefore, Nakhon Thai and two neighboring districts, Chat Trakan and Wat Bot, have the lowest prosperity index in Phitsanulok, lowest household income and highest household debt.