Thai beliefs, ghosts and spirits – learn more!

If you are interested in ghosts, spirits and folklore, then I have something to recommend. Yes, it is time for a bit of self-promotion for my Haunted Thailand ebook. I haven’t done this in months and months.

I am also thinking of getting a better cover for it. Because the current cover is awful. Enjoy it while it lasts, it’s a great example of why writers shouldn’t do their own covers.

Thailand is a very spiritual place. Next to every building in the country is a ‘spirit house’ designed to keep good spirits happy. Part of the reason for this is that there are malevolent creatures, spirits, ghosts and demons around every corner. Some are fairly innocent and will just suck a bit of blood from between your toes, while others consist of floating heads with dangling entrails that might eat a baby while it is still in womb. And there are lots in between.

Here is the blurb:

In sunny Thailand there are a lot of things that go bump in the night. Ranging from grotesque to seductive, disgusting to cute, malevolent to benevolent, in the ‘Land of Smiles’ ghosts and spirits are everywhere. Although predominantly Buddhist, Thais strongly believe in spirit worship and this, combined with the love of a good grisly tale means there are some fascinating undead wandering around. As a journalist based in Bangkok, Jason R Ward had been hired to write an article on Thai ghosts and hauntings but after a bit of research realized an 800 word piece was, frankly, not going to cut it. 

Read about some of the more famous spirits such as the bloodthirsty Mae Nak, an undead woman who won’t take her death lying down and is willing to kill to keep her secret; a Krasue – a surprisingly attractive flying female head with dangling entrails and a truly disgusting diet; or a Praet, a twenty-foot tall invisible entity with colossal hands, a minuscule mouth, and a raging hunger. As if they weren’t enough, there are other stories, including hauntings at the international airport, pretty women who are actually seductive tree spirits and even a ghost who lives in the toilet that helps out with nightmares. Add to the mix spells, rituals, the occult and it is a wonder Thais leave the house at night.

Haunted Thailand brings together some of the better known tales of the region and a few that even the locals may not know. Dim the lights and enjoy…

You can buy the book by clicking on this link. If you fancy something different, then check this link out! Thank you in advance, it’s appreciated!