The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society warns the public after a viral claim falsely identifies the legendary "Mae Nak" as a Cambodian folk tale.
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has issued an official warning regarding a viral "fake news" story claiming that the iconic Thai ghost story, Mae Nak, is actually a Cambodian folk legend originally named "Mae Nak Battambang."
Wetang Phuangsup, the DES Ministry spokesperson, revealed that the Anti-Fake News Centre (AFNC) Thailand flagged the claim as part of a broader government initiative led by the minister, Chaichanok Chidchob, to combat disinformation and cybercrime.
According to the DES Ministry and the Fine Arts Department (Ministry of Culture), the claim that Mae Nak originated in Cambodia is entirely without merit.
After a thorough investigation of academic archives and cultural records, authorities confirmed the following:
Lack of Evidence: No historical or academic evidence supports the claim that the legend is Cambodian or was ever known as "Mae Nak Battambang."
Thai Provenance: The legend of Mae Nak Phra Khanong is a well-documented piece of Thai folklore, inextricably linked to the Phra Khanong district of Bangkok. It is a cornerstone of Thai literature, cinema, and folkloric studies.
International Verification: International academic sources and Cambodian cultural documents contain no reference to the story within the context or name suggested by the viral posts.
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