Mermaid Statue

The Mermaid Statue is a well-known coastal monument on Hat Sai Kaew Beach on Ko Samet Island in Phe Subdistrict, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province. Located within Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet National Park, the white statue depicts a mermaid from Sunthorn Phu's 19th-century epic Phra Aphai Mani. It serves as a popular photo landmark and cultural symbol of the island, set on rocks at the southern end of the island's main beach.

Visitors can expect a white mermaid statue positioned on rocks at the southern end of Hat Sai Kaew Beach, the main beach on the east coast of Ko Samet. The statue faces the sea and is surrounded by white sand, clear water and palm-lined beachfront. The area is open and accessible on foot along the beach, with nearby beach restaurants, shops and sun loungers. It is primarily a sightseeing and photography stop rather than a large complex.

The statue represents a mermaid character from Phra Aphai Mani, a 19th-century epic poem by renowned Thai poet Sunthorn Phu. In the story, a mermaid rescues the prince Phra Aphai Mani at sea and takes him to Ko Samet, linking the island to Thailand's literary heritage.

The mermaid is a cultural symbol of Ko Samet and Rayong Province, reflecting the island's association with Sunthorn Phu's literature. The statue is a widely recognized landmark and emblem used in local tourism promotion.