Final chapter in wartime love story ends with death of Kaew
Kaew Janthaseema tended to a wounded Japanese soldier during World War II and they fell in love. Her story would become known and romanticised for generations.
That was in 1941 and the woman from Mae Hong Son whose story of love and separation brought fame to her and the province has now died.
Kaew, endearingly referred to by locals as Mae Kaew (Mother Kaew), died of old age in Sri Sangwan Hospital in Mae Hong Son on Aug 18 at the age of 86.