The Mermaid on Koh Samet
Sunthorn Phu (1786–1855) is probably one of the most respected poets among the Thai people. In the writing 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 Phai and Hat Sai Kaew (Diamond Beach).