History & Background: The construction of the Big Buddha (officially named Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol Akenakiri) was initiated in 2002 by local residents and devotees on top of Nakkerd Hill as a tribute to King Rama IX.
Significance: Standing 45 meters tall, the statue is made of reinforced concrete layered with shimmering white Burmese jade marble. Visible from many parts of southern Phuket, it offers breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of Phuket Town, Chalong Bay, and Karon Beach.
