Mae Nak Phra Khanong
Mae Nak shrine offerings in the inner sanctum: Portraits of the spirit and folded dresses. | |
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Other name(s) | Mae Nak, Nang Nak |
| Grouping | Legendary creature Tutelary deity |
| Sub grouping | Undead |
| Folklore | Thai folk mythology |
| Origin | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Region | Phra Khanong area, Bangkok |
Mae Nak Phra Khanong (Thai: แม่นากพระโขนง, 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.
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.