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Torching of giant statue unnerves Rayong residents

Homeless man held after extensive damage caused to sculpture of character from Sunthorn Phu epic

Flames engulf the giant statue near Saeng Chan beach in Rayong after it was set on fire by a homeless man on Saturday. The statue represents Nang Phisuea Samudra, a sea ogress and main character from Phra Aphai Mani, the famous epic poem by Sunthorn Phu. (Photo supplied)

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