Nang Nak
Nang is Thai for “lady” or “madame.” It is an honourific or title of respect commonly used to address female spirits, as is Mae meaning Mother. These titles are sometimes used fairly interchangeably, so the famous ghost Mae Nak is also known as Nang Nak.
Mae Nak
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