Belief in ghosts in Thai culture is both popular and enduring. In the history of Thailand, Buddhist popular beliefs intermingled with legends of spirits or ghosts of local folklore. These myths have survived and evolved, having been adapted to the modern media, such as Thai films, Thai television soap operas, and Thai comics.
Statues of Preta at Wat Phai Rong Wua, Suphanburi
Nang Ta-khian, the spirit haunting Hopea odorata trees in Thai folklore
Krasue, a nocturnal ghost of Thai folk mythology
Mae Nak shrine, Bangkok. Offerings of lotus buds and the release of live fish, Phra Khanong Canal
Thai comics are comics created and produced by Thai cartoonists. Thai comics have a long history that dates back to the early 20th century. The industry saw significant growth during the 1980s and 1990s with the emergence of several successful comic series. Today, in addition to traditional printed comics, web comics have also gained popularity in Thailand.
Banluesarn booth at a book fair.