Thailand, Bangkok — Phra Khanong (folk tale)

The Legend of Mae Nak

Folklore — not a documented case

According to this tale, one of Thailand's best-known ghost stories, a woman who died while pregnant, awaiting her husband's return from war, continued on as a spirit remaining by her husband's side. Passed down through generations as a tragic love story, the tale has inspired films and temples in Thai popular culture; it rests on oral tradition rather than any historical record.

The story of Mae Nak, Thailand's best-known folk tale, is dated to the 19th century and is associated with Bangkok's Phra Khanong district.

The stories in this section are folk tales and legends; they are not verified, real events and should not be confused with the rest of the archive.

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