Phuket – After years of anticipation, the revered Phra Phuttha Mingmongkol Eknakakiri, widely known as the “Big Buddha,” will officially welcome worshippers and visitors on March 3, 2026, coinciding with the sacred Buddhist holiday of Makha Bucha. The opening marks a milestone for both spiritual devotion and cultural tourism in Phuket. Our previous stories: Thirteen … Continue reading Phuket’s “Big Buddha” Officially Reopens on Makha Bucha Day