Torching of giant statue unnerves Rayong residents

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

PUBLISHED : 18 Nov 2023 at 17:53

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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