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Built here in 1972 on the site of the Wat Phra Yai Temple, the Buddha sits at 12 metres high at the top of a staircase and can be easily seen coming in to land at Samui airport. One of the most popular sites on the island, it shows in the tacky t-shirt and souvenir shops that sit alongside the meditation shrine.

Written Jul 5, 2011

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Wat Plai Laem - The Buddha Image
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Name: Wat Plai Laem - The Buddha Image
Attraction Type: Buddha image
Location: North-east part of Ko Samui island
Close to: Big Buddha, Ko Samui Airport
Pictures in the web: Wat Plai Laem - The Buddha Image in Ko Samui
Last visit: September 2009
Island: Ko Samui
Province: Surat Thani
Location: South Thailand


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Updated Sep 1, 2010

Address: Ko Samui Island

Website: www.thailandbethere.com

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One of the most big and beautiful images of Buddha that i ever seen in Thailand. Located on the north and east part of the island near the airport and very near to the Big Buddha.


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Name: Wat Plai Laem - The white Buddha
Attraction Type: Buddha image
Location: North-east part of Ko Samui island
Close to: Big Buddha, Ko Samui Airport
Pictures in the web: Wat Plai Laem - The white Buddha in Ko Samui
Last visit: October 2009
Island: Ko Samui
Province: Surat Thani
Location: South Thailand


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Updated Sep 1, 2010

Address: Ko Samui Island

Website: www.thailandbethere.com

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Wat Plai Laem - The Temple
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Name: Wat Plai Laem
Attraction Type: Temple
Location: North-east part of Ko Samui island
Close to: Big Buddha, Ko Samui Airport
Pictures in the web: Wat Plai Laem - The Temple in Ko Samui
Last visit: September 2009
Island: Ko Samui
Province: Surat Thani
Location: South Thailand


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Updated Jul 19, 2010

Address: Ko Samui Island

Website: www.thailandbethere.com

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The Big Buddha sitting 15 meters tall was built in 1972 and located in the north part of the island very near the Ko Samui airport. From the main road is very near to reach the Statue and you have and a wonderfull view to Ko Samui archipelago and to Ko Pang Ngan island.


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Name: Big Buddha
Attraction Type: Temple, Statue
Close to: North part of Ko Samui island, Airport, Bo Phut
Pictures in the web: Big Buddha in Ko Samui
Last visit: September 2009
Island: Ko Samui
Province: Surat Thani
Location: South Thailand


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First Photo: Big Buddha
Second Photo: More statues near the Big Buddha
Third Photo: The Big Buddha statue
Fourth Photo: View to the landscape from the top where the Big Buddha located
Fifth Photo: The steps in the Buddha image

Updated Jul 19, 2010

Address: Ko Samui

Website: www.thailandbethere.com

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Visit Big Buddah Temple.
On the way out there is a Fish Spa where you can get small fish to nibble the dead skin off of your feet, brilliant laugh !
Cost was 300 Baht each for as long as you wanted.
Tea and cold towels supplied.

Buy a roof tile for 50 Baht, write your own message on it.

Written May 10, 2010

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Finished in the mid 1970s, Big Buddha is the most visited attraction on Ko Samui. Located on the miniscule Ko Phan island, around 1km from Samui International Airport, Big Buddha is around 15m tall and 12m wide. Construction of a monastery on the island was begun in 1920 but stalled after the death of the monk. The plan was eventually changed and the Buddha built instead. Ko Phan, or Small Deer Island, gets its name from a legend that mentions an enchanted deer being the island's guardian spirit.

Written Jan 12, 2010

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Wat Phra Yai
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The Big Buddah is Koh Samui most famous landmark.This golden image proudly stands 12 meters tall and can be seen for several kilometers away.We arrived just as the sun was setting so that was especialy nice .You can also get a good view of part of the Island if you climb the stairs to the mount where the Buddha sits.

Updated Aug 19, 2009

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it;s nice.
it;s a 12 meter golden image of Buddha
If you join the jungle safari trip, they will take you to the Big buddha, at the very end of the trip, just before going back to the hotel.
it;s a nice sight seeing place

Written Aug 8, 2008

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Wat Phrayai
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Most tourist who comes to Koh Samui will at least visit the giant Buddha statue here which is situated at Big Buddha beach at the northeastern side of the island. While you are there, remember to walk to the back portion of the Wat and you will find an interesting display of bells hanging along the wall while enjoying the view overlooking the sea.

Written Jun 2, 2008

Address: Big Buddha Beach

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