The term “Saming tiger” refers to a unique type of ghost that distinguishes itself from traditional ghosts by being part human and part ghost. What sets this supernatural entity apart is its ability to assume various human forms, using this power to deceive and entice unsuspecting individuals, ultimately consuming them as food.
According to local folklore in Thailand, Saming tigers are divided into two distinct categories. The first type is believed to originate from tigers that have hunted and devoured numerous humans. As these tigers consume more human lives, the souls of their victims are said to merge with the tiger’s essence. Consequently, the tiger gains the ability to transform into a human form, assuming the appearance of any desired individual in order to lure unsuspecting humans into its grasp.
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