Thailand

Though it has shared many of the same horrors as the rest of the countries of Southeast Asia, Thailand has long maintained an independent identity through a combination of strategic alliances and a deep connection to its state religion and royal family. Despite one coup after another looking to secure control of the country’s worldly resources, the Buddhist monarchy has endured and kept its place. Thailand remains the Land of Smiles, the Land of the Buddha, the Land of the Ghosts.
Almost everyone in Thailand believes in ghosts. It’s an enduring aspect of their culture that combines popular beliefs with stories about the ghosts from local folklore. Ghosts may not be encountered every day, but locals never go long without seeing signs of them. In fact, ghosts are listed as a common cause of auto accidents on police reports, and even cynical Westerners report encounters with spirits in the night. Some Thai paranormals claim to host spirits that grant them their powers. Some may even be right.
One such superhero is Maemd Hiw (pronounced MAYehmawd Hiew, literally translated as The Hungry Witch), a being who can pass through walls and freeze people with her gaze. She works against organized crime in Bangkok, especially those involved in trafficking children. Some have said she is too quick to judge and execute those she finds guilty, but she has never responded to these questions or accusations ... she just moves on to her next target.