Thailand is a country located in Mainland Southeast Asia with a history of over 700 years. It is predominantly Buddhist (Theravāda Buddhism), but many people still believe in and respect superstition, the supernatural, miracles, magic, animism, amulets, and similar practices.
This is a list of locations in Thailand reported to be haunted or associated with paranormal activity.
Bangkok metropolitan region
Rattanakosin Island & the surrounding areas Government House of Thailand: The office of the Cabinet of Thailand, rumored to be home to many ghosts and paranormal activities. Phitsanulok Mansion: The official residence of the Prime Minister of Thailand. Similar to the nearby Government House, the mansion is rumored to be haunted by numerous spirits. Abbhantripaja's Palace: The former palace of Princess Abbhantripaja, a daughter of King Rama V, was left abandoned after her death. At night, witnesses have reported hearing a woman crying, the sound of someone swimming, or lights flickering on and off by themselves. Today, the site serves as a café, a library, and part of the headquarters of the Chartthaipattana Party. Talapat Suksa School: The abandoned school building on Phraeng Nara in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon district. The school was named after Princess Srinagarindra, née Talapat, and was once the site of a theater established by Prince Narathip Praphanphong. Locals claim to have seen the ghost of an actress haunting the premises. Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall: One of the throne halls in the Grand Palace, once home to Thai monarchs and senior royals from the reign of King Rama I to Rama V, is rumored among palace insiders to be haunted by the spirit of King Rama III. He is said to appear as a fat, dark-skinned man dressed only in a red chang kben. It was said that Prince Chakrabongse saw him as a child while playing hide and seek with royal attendants. Democracy Monument: A roundabout at the junction of Ratchadamnoen Avenue and Dinso Road—home to the Democracy Monument and near Satriwittaya School, one of Thailand's leading girls' schools—was once rumored to be haunted. In the past, there were stories of a pedicab that picked up passengers at night and then mysteriously vanished. Today, across from the school, an over-100-year-old wooden house still remains. Royal Hotel, locally known as Rattanakosin Hotel: A historic hotel located at the corner of Sanam Luang and Ratchadamnoen Avenue. During the October 14, 1973 events, many protesters, mostly students, fled from the crackdown and were killed here. Guests often report encounters with spirits or ghosts. One Western man, whose wife is Thai, reportedly encountered a faceless ghost similar to a Noppera-bō. Wat Suthat: A temple built during the reign of King Rama I, this first-grade royal temple is a popular tourist attraction. There is a local legend about a tall hungry ghost called Preta. However, this figure might actually have been the Giant Swing in front of the temple, with the morning fog contributing to the sighting.
Outside Rattanakosin Island Crime Suppression Division Jail Cell: Many prisoners claim to have seen a male ghost wearing a red t-shirt in the jail cell, especially on their first night. It is said that this ghost persuades others to hang themselves. Lumphini Park: A 360-rai (57.6 hectares or 142 acres) park is said to contain a haunted wooden house. At night, people often hear a shrill cry coming from inside the park. During the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) rallies, while protesters stayed in the park, some demonstrators reported experiencing hauntings, and a volunteer security guard was possessed at dawn. Ratchaprasong Intersection: A road intersection in Pathum Wan district, downtown Bangkok, it is both a popular tourist destination and a world-class shopping center. The area is rumored to be cursed or haunted, as it was once the site of Prince Chudadhuj Dharadilok's palace. Today, it is home to eight Hindu shrines, including the famous Erawan Shrine. Soi Watcharapol: A soi (side-road branching off a major road) in Bang Khen district, known as a secluded area with several reportedly haunted houses. Soi Ramkhamhaeng 32: Ramkhamhaeng 32 Alley near Ramkhamhaeng University in Bang Kapi district, was once home to an abandoned house rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a female maid who had been murdered there. In the 1990s, it became a popular spot for teenagers interested in ghost hunting. The house was demolished around 2008. Wat Maha But: Buddhist temple in Suan Luang district. Location established the Mae Nak Phra Khanong shrine that is home to a famous Thai ghost legend. Wat Samian Nari: A temple in Chatuchak district is known for many urban legends about two women dressed in black who appear here at night. They are said to call taxis from Ratchadapisek Road to the temple, but mysteriously disappear before reaching their destination. These women are believed to be sisters named "Chulee Thipsuksri" and "Sulee Thipsuksri", who died after being struck by a train that split their bodies. The last sighting occurred late at night on August 11, 2024. It was a taxi driver who said he picked up two women in black from near the temple to Soi Ratchadaphisek 18. When they were close, the pair disappeared from the back seat without a trace. Wat Don Cemetery: A cemetery of Wat Don Kuson in Sathon district. That was rumored to be haunted. Sa Pathum Palace: A royal residence near Ratchaprasong Intersection, once home to Queen Savang Vadhana, is now the official residence of Princess Sirindhorn. The place is said to be haunted by the queen's spirit. A palace worker once saw an elderly woman in a green dress and gold shoes while fishing—later recognizing her from a portrait of the queen. Princess Sirindhorn also shared a strange experience: she saw a woman dressed like her portrait step out of the painting and return. Frightened, she fled and began to pray, unsure whether it was a dream or something supernatural. Wat Suwannaram: This temple, built during the Ayutthaya period, is located in Bangkok Noi district, Thonburi—the capital during King Taksin's reign. It was once used for executing prisoners of war, mainly Burmese soldiers. Recently, locals have reported sightings of Burmese ghosts haunting the area. Rumors mention a Preta on the bell tower, a headless male ghost wearing a chang kben, and a female ghost appearing at the pier at midnight. Ratchadaphisek Road: A major road in Chatuchak district, featuring a curve opposite the Criminal Court where a large banyan tree and spirit house stand. This spot is notorious for frequent car accidents and is known as the "Curve of Hundred Corpses". Sathorn Unique Tower: An unfinished skyscraper in downtown Bangkok, situated by the Chao Phraya river, left incomplete due to the 1997 financial crisis. It is notable for its numerous ghost stories and inspired the 2017 horror film The Promise. Thawi Watthana Deserted House: A deserted house in Thawi Watthana district, suburban Bangkok. In 2015, seven teenagers went ghost hunting there. Over time, all but two died in accidents such as motorcycle crashes and a house fire. Witnesses at each incident reported seeing a mysterious woman with long hair wearing a white dress. A psychic claimed the spirit, known as "Dao" or "Deuan", was vengeful and responsible for the deaths. Bang Khae Shopping Mall: A shopping mall in the Bang Khae area of Thonburi has long been rumored to be haunted and is known as a common site for suicides. In November 2023, a young woman reported seeing a man walking by disappear into a pole in the mall's parking lot as she was about to park her car around 4:00 pm. Although the mall's name was not disclosed, it is believed to be either Seacon Bangkae or The Mall Bangkhae. Haunted House: A two-storey house located in Soi Ram Intra 65 Yaek 2-18 is rumored to be haunted, as nine people have died there over the past ten years. The most recent incident involved a delivery rider who, driven by jealousy, killed his wife before hanging himself. Although neighbors tried to ward off bad luck by adding the number 5 to the end of the house number, their efforts were unsuccessful. King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang: One of the leading universities in eastern Bangkok, the institute is known for a ghost story associated with the women's restroom on the fifth floor of Building A, Faculty of Engineering. It is said that a small wooden shrine was once installed inside the restroom, dedicated to the spirit of a female student who took her own life there after being heartbroken by her boyfriend, who also studied at the university. Over time, numerous eerie incidents have been reported. Many claim that strange noises can often be heard around the fifth floor, or that shadowy figures are seen walking by—only for no one to be there upon closer inspection. Some have even reported seeing a traditional Thai dancer emerging from the shrine. Others say that when using the restroom late at night, it feels as if someone is occupying the next stall, or that if one looks into the mirror, the reflection of the deceased woman appears standing behind them. The shrine has since been relocated to the area behind the Faculty of Engineering, Building A, where it now stands as a larger and more elaborate structure. Mahidol University: One of Thailand's leading universities, located in Tambon Salaya, Amphoe Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom province, was formerly a funeral home during the reigns of King Rama IV and King Rama V. The campus now hosts many shrines, and there have been numerous reports of students believed to be possessed or haunted. Thai Lemon Foods Factory: A lemon juice factory located in Tambon Nong Sam Wang, Amphoe Nong Suea, Pathum Thani province, had its CCTV capture a luminous floating female spirit known as a Krasue on the night of July 22, 2008, at around 11:30 p.m. Locals insist it resembles an old woman who lives alone in the neighbourhood. Wat Prasat: A temple in Tambon Bang Krang, Nonthaburi province, dating back to the reign of King Prasat Thong during the medieval Ayutthaya period. Local leaders confirm that the site is haunted. The temple grounds contain many ancient relics, including the remains of a large Ta-khian tree over 40 meters long, believed to be inhabited by a spirit known as Nang Takian.
Central
Ayutthaya Historical Park: The ancient capital of Thailand's history for over 400 years, from the 14th to the 18th century, is surrounded by many rumors about cursed treasures guarded by ghosts known as Pu Som Fao Sap. Today, numerous abandoned sites are believed to be the sources of these stories, including Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Kra Sai, Tri Muk Pavilion, Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Kudi Dao, and others. At Wat Kudi Dao, Prince Birabongse Bhanudej reportedly saw Pu Som Fao Sap in the form of a headless male ghost in December 1960. The prince, who had previously been a firm disbeliever in ghosts, said that this encounter changed his beliefs completely and made him a lifelong believer. Old Wooden House Silpakorn University: Silpakorn University, Thap Kaew Campus, is located in Amphoe Mueang, Nakhon Pathom province, Silpakorn University's Thap Kaew Campus was built over the grounds of a former royal residence, Sanam Chandra Palace. As a result, the area is said to be filled with numerous ghost stories. One of the most famous tales is that of the Ruean Nang Sanom (consorts' house), a raised traditional wooden building situated behind the Faculty of Science. It is said that late at night, students riding their bicycles past the building often catch sight of a Thai-dressed dancer gracefully performing by the window. At other times, cyclists suddenly feel their bicycles grow heavier, as if someone had quietly hopped on the back. Locals believe it is the spirit of that very dancer.