Koh Samet, The poet and the Mermaid

The poet and the Mermaid, Koh Samet, Thailand. Sunthorn Phu (1786–1855) is probably one of the most respected poets among Thai people. In Phra Aphai Mani, a mermaid is saving Prince Aphai Mani from the sea and takes him to Koh Samet. A statue that illustrates this drama is placed on the rocks between Ao Hin Khok and Hat Sai Kaew (Diamond Beach).