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 ...

Phuket also has its own Big Buddha—take that, Koh Samui—located near the south of the island. Perhaps the most compelling reason to visit is the opportunity to explore the surrounding ...

Feet are considered the lowest and, frankly, least “pure” part of the body in Thai culture. That means you don’t put your ...

At Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, the pool villas inspired ... Take a bouquet back to your room or along with you to Wat Phra Yai (aka Big Buddha Temple) as an offering. You might even say ...

Songkran, Thailand’s traditional New Year festival was also inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible ...

As depicted on the show, Phuket is also genuinely a popular destination ... Makha Bucha is another big Buddhist holiday, and ...

From Manila to Bangkok, Volkan Ibil, director of bar and resident smuggler of The Black Room at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, ...

Led by Phuket local Chef Nok, the menu showcases time-honoured ... For those craving adventure, a trip to the Big Buddha or the surrounding Koh Phi Phi and Koh Hae islands is well worth your time.

The itinerary includes a visit to a Muay Thai stadium in Patong, a stop at Phuket Big Buddha, and an exploration of Phuket Old Town. The resort’s wellness offering, the Lotus Awakening spa ritual, ...