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 ...

A tourist from the United Arab Emirates has been fined 5,000 baht (US$153) for driving a car on a beach in Phuket. The fine was slapped against 22-year-old Mohamed Alsuwaidi after he drove a rented ...

One of the city's most popular attractions, the Jade Buddha Temple impresses visitors with its legion of statues. The temple was originally built to house two jade statues brought in from Burma.

Phuket is charging ahead in the race for greener cities, with the launch of an innovative new initiative to transform urban mobility. The City Lab project, a key part of the Thai-German cooperation on ...

Phuket is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Phuket Health Expo 2025 next month, as the island sets its sights on becoming Asia’s premier wellness hub. With over 40 stunning beaches and ...

Recalling a recent meeting at Ekta Kapoor’s house, he said, “She looked at me and joked, ‘Tu buddha kab hoga? (When will you age?)’ and I replied, ‘Abhi time hai (There’s time).’” According to Amar, ...

Minimal sun protection required for normal activity. Wear sunglasses on bright days. If outside for more than one hour, cover up and use sunscreen. Reflection off snow can nearly double UV ...

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