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Sepia-toned parchment illustration of the Thai legend Nang Choom Num, the Water Guardian of Mae Klong River. In the foreground, the serene spirit maiden rises from the river, her long black hair flowing and merging with the water’s gentle currents. Her eyes are closed, and her expression is peaceful. To the right, a small ornate shrine stands on the riverbank, adorned with jasmine garlands and lit candles. Nearby, two fishermen in a wooden boat drift quietly, while traditional Thai stilt houses nestle among palm trees in the background. The atmosphere evokes reverence, mystery, and the enduring presence of a protective river spirit. “OldFolktales.com” is inscribed at the bottom right.

Nang Choom Num: Thai River Spirit of Mae Klong

The Mae Klong River winds through the heart of Thailand like a great serpent of silver and jade, its waters carrying the lifeblood of the land. Along its banks, where wooden houses stand on stilts and fishing boats rock gently in the current, the people know better than to speak carelessly of the river. For beneath those dark waters dwells

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