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Thai folklore is a diverse set of mythology and traditional beliefs held by the Thai people. Most Thai folklore has a regional background for it originated in rural Thailand . With the passing of time, and through the influence of the media, large parts of Thai folklore have become interwoven with the wider popular Thai culture .
Pages in category "Thai deities" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. K. Kru Kai Kaew; Kuman thong; P.
Another Thai legend presents Nang Kwak as the woman who defended a king from a demon in the epic Ramakien, Thai version of the Hindu epic Ramayana. [5] She, thereafter gained the boon (merit) of fortune and prosperity wherever she was. Nang Kwak was the daughter of Pu Chao Khao Khiao (lit.
The movie debuted on 26 March 2013, making 500 million baht, and went on to become the top Thai movie in the box office for 2013. Over time, the Mae Nak spirit has evolved into a sacred figure/deity within Thai culture, with a large shrine to the spirit being built in Mae Nak's hometown, and with many Mae Nak followers throughout Thailand.
Pages in category "Thai goddesses" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. M. Mae sue; Mya Nan Nwe; N.
Phra Phrom (Thai: พระพรหม; from Sanskrit: Brahmā, ब्रह्मा) is the Thai representation of the Hindu creator god Brahma. In modern Thailand, Phra Phrom is often worshipped outside of Hindu contexts by regular Buddhists, and, like many other Hindu deities, has usually come to represent guardian spirits in Thai animist ...
Pages in category "Thai legendary creatures" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Apsonsi; G.
Also, many Thai and Isan practise their ethnic Tai folk religion. Muslims are the second largest religious group in Thailand at 4% to 5% of the population. Thailand's southernmost provinces - Pattani , Yala , Narathiwat , Satun , Trang , and part of Songkhla - have large Muslim populations, consisting of both ethnic Thai and Malay.