Big Buddha is a giant statue of Buddha encased in Burmese alabaster that towers over Phuket from the peak of Mount Nagakerd. Construction on Big Buddha began in 2007, and Phuketians are proud of ...

Here's how to choose between the two popular holiday islands in Thailand. Between Phuket and Ko Samui, where should you book ...

Phuket's Old Town night market. Away from the coast ... There are 29 Buddhist temples to visit across the island, plus a Big Buddha that’s 45m high. Theme parks, wildlife parks and a gibbon ...