Mae Nak Phra Khanong
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Mae Nak Phra Khanong (Thai: แม่นากพระโขนง,[1] meaning 'Lady Nak of Phra Khanong'), or simply Mae Nak (Thai: แม่นาก, 'Lady Nak') or Nang Nak (Thai: นางนาก, 'Miss Nak'), is a well-known Thai ghost. According to local folklore the story is based on events that took place during the reign of King Rama IV.[2]
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Grouping | Legendary creature Tutelary deity |
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Sub grouping | Undead |
Folklore | Thai folk mythology |
Other name(s) | Mae Nak, Nang Nak |
Country | Thailand |
Region | Phra Khanong area, Bangkok |
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A shrine dedicated to Nak was constructed at Wat Mahabut. In 1997, the shrine was relocated to the nearby Suan Luang district of modern Bangkok.