If you have been to Samedisland, I am sure you have seen the statue of PhraAphai Mani sitting by the mermaid near SaiKaew beach, and the statue of the sea ogress in front of the main pier.
There are a few thai films based on this popular legend, including The Adventure of Sudsakorn and the Legend of Sudsakorn. There is also a Thai comic series with the name Apaimanee Saga.Phu left behind a legacy of poems that have become famous over time because of their description of Thai history. In 1986, the 200th anniversary of his birth, Phu was honored by UNESCO as a great world poet.Astatue of Phu was erected in Klaeng District, Rayong Province, the birthplace of his father.