THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF NAGA26

Phaya Nak or Phaya Nāga (Thai: พญานาค; RTGS: phaya nak; lit. 'lord of Nāga', phaya derived from Mon which indicate high nobility) or Nakkharat (Thai: นาคราช; lit. 'king of Nāga') in Thai beliefs, nagas are deemed the patrons of drinking water. Nagas are considered to reside in possibly water bodies or in caves. In ac