Thus, the day that the bus of city folk arrive (Phon and his classmates), the town chief sends them packing.The night is upon them and the group finds a secluded home at the far end of town where they ask to spend the night. The village folk dislikes visitors, especially city folk, and vows they will do everything necessary to protect their village and the temple from these intruders. In 22 days, the Serpent Queen may wreak havoc like she did 19 years ago, so they are to have a blessing ceremony and provide offerings at the temple. Kamtong tries to stop him, pleading that only death will befallen them based on the superstition. We find out just how incredibly vicious this Serpent Queen can be.19 years ago, pregnant Kamtong was praying to Nakee for a healthy baby, when she finds out her husband captured an albino snake and wants to sell it for profit. This belief, this figure, and superstition is not to be messed with, otherwise wretched fate or worse, death, befallen you. There is an ancient temple that honors Nakee, including a large statue in the shape of a giant serpent where people would visit and pray for their wellbeing and prosperity. The garden variety might not be as scary, but when you get a hold of the vision of an albino snake the size of a giant basket, you might start clutching your prayer beads.Many villagers believe in Nakee, The Serpent Queen – especially the townsfolk of Baan Don Maai (Timber Village) which is located by the Mekong River. If you have a fear of snakes, this one might send you running for the woods – actually you might want to run opposite of the woods since snakes are prevalent there – but it is a story about snakes and serpents, so you have been warned.
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