Welcome to Big Buddha Beach
on Koh
Samui (island) in the Gulf of Thailand
Please browse through our website, here you will find information, images, maps and other resources about Big Buddha Beach, a popular beach on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand.
Located on the north coast of the island of Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand lies Big Buddha Beach. Although the official name of the area is Bang Rak, the beach takes its name from the 12 meter tall statue of The Lord Buddha which sits atop a small hill on the island of Koh Farn at the western end of the beach.
Being close but not too close to the abundant nightlife and noise of Chaweng beach, Big Buddha Beach is popular with people who don't want to be too close to the action but not too far either, or those who simply want a quiet vacation on a quiet beach.
At the Eastern end of the beach surrounded by classic Thai architecture and gardens is Ban Sabai, one of Thailand's most popular independent health spa operations. Spend a day here and revitalise your whole body and soul.
Big Buddha Beach has its share of entertainment and nightlife with several restaurants and bars offering live music of various kinds and is famous for the Sunday Music Festivals at Secret Garden Resort towards the eastern end of the beach.... continued
