A cautious alert first: Flying to Koh Samui may drain travelers’ wallets ... The Wat Phra Yai, the Big Buddha Temple,, is home to a giant, 12-metre-high gold-painted Buddha statue, a ...

a symbol of the medicine Buddha for healing. Monk’s Cave Koh Samui has long been favoured by Buddhist monks as a sanctuary for spiritual retreat. The Pilgrim’s Trail leads to the Monk’s Cave ...

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 ...