Most people go to Thailand for beautiful beaches, impressive temples, affordable living, or outstanding street food. But horror enthusiasts know that this country has much more to offer those who are interested in darker stories.
Thai folklore is full of scary spirits that hide in jungles, visit people while they sleep, and punish those who behaved badly during their lives. Some of these legendary ghosts are searching for food or blood, while others return to hunt people because they died violently. Therefore, if you ever travel to Thailand, you may want to learn how to recognize them.
In this article, we’ll introduce 5 terrifying Thai ghosts you definitely wouldn’t want to meet.
1. Phi Krasue
It’s hard to find a more recognizable and disturbing ghost in Thai folklore than Phi Krasue. The story of it is based on a legend that says she was once a wealthy woman who committed various sins and practiced black magic. Usually, you can find various stories about her death. Some claim she was burned, while others suggest she was cursed because of her behavior.
Either way, her punishment was far from ordinary. As a result, this ghost became especially famous, and Phi Krasue now appears as a floating female head with her throat, heart, stomach, and intestines hanging underneath it. She spends her nights searching for rotten food and is often believed to feed on chickens and cows.
Interestingly, this ghost has appeared in plenty of Thai movies, such as ‘Demonic Beauty and Inhuman Kiss’. Even gamers who usually prefer competitive shooters and follow Rainbow Six Odds can encounter a version of this frightening creature in Dead by Daylight.
2. Phi Pret
Similar to Phi Krasue, you might have noticed that many things in Thai culture start with the word “Phi.” This is because phi is a general Thai term for a ghost or spirit. Therefore, Phi Pret simply refers to the Pret spirit.
Just like Phi Krasue, Phi Pret is believed to be experiencing endless hunger because of the wrong things it did during its lifetime. However, while Phi Krasue appears as a floating head, Phi Pret is a very tall and thin creature that is said to be as large as a palm tree.
Its most disturbing feature is its mouth, which is no bigger than the eye of a needle. As a result, the ghost can never eat enough to satisfy its hunger. It is also said to produce a frightening scream that is very high in pitch, and this usually happens late at night.
3. Phi Am
The next ghost, also starting with Phi, is directly connected to one of the most frightening experiences people can have while sleeping. It’s even known as the “sleep paralysis demon” just because that’s what it’s said to do to humans — especially if you’re male. This ghost is an angry female spirit that visits men at night and sits on the chest until they experience sleep paralysis.
The backstory of Phi Am is that she died in a tragic way and returned to take revenge on the living. This legend is also reflected in the 2024 Thai horror movie called ‘Don’t Sleep’.
4. Phi Tai Hong
One more Thai ghost that is considered very dangerous is Phi Tai Hong. Unlike the previous creatures, this name doesn’t describe a single ghost that appears in a specific way. It’s just a phrase used to describe spirits of people who died suddenly or violently.
Phi Tai Hong ghosts also appear when someone doesn’t receive the proper funeral rituals. That’s because these ghosts themselves are angry that their souls never got the chance to move on.
5. Phi Kong Koi
Finally, we have one of the most bloody creatures — Phi Kong Koi. This Thai ghost is believed to hide deep inside the jungle. Based on where it appears, it has a different appearance. Some stories describe it as an elderly woman, while others claim it looks like a teenager. Some stories even say that it resembles a monkey.
Regardless of how it looks, it’s always described as an ugly creature that moves around the forest by hopping, approaches people, and drinks blood from their toes.
Bottom Line
Now you know that Thailand is one of the best countries to visit for those who want to experience spooky legends and learn about unusual supernatural creatures. The best part is that these Thai ghosts are capable of making you afraid to sleep, enter a jungle, or walk outside with an open wound. And you don’t want to necessarily believe that these creatures are real. Just get yourself familiar with their stories before visiting Thailand, and every strange sound may suddenly feel much more frightening.
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