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Located at the end of Chinatown’s Yaowarat Road, near Hualampong Railway Station, Wat Traimit houses the world’s largest massive gold seated Buddha measuring nearly five metres in height and weighing five and a half tons. In the past, artisans crafted the Buddhas in gold and disguised them from invading armies by a covering of stucco and plaster.

Wat Traimit – The Temple of the Golden Buddha
The Buddha at Wat Traimit was discovered by accident when it was accidentally dropped as it was being moved, revealing, under a casing of plaster, a beautiful solid gold Sukhothai style Buddha. Pieces of the plaster are still kept on display.

Wat Traimit

Opening Hours: 09:00 – 17:00
Location: Traimit Road (west of Hua Lampong Station), at the very beginning of Chinatown
Price Range: 10 Baht to visit the museum located half way to the top of the building. Visiting the golden buddha itself is free.
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Phuket Hotels & Travel Guide

Phuket Hotels And Tourist Information

Spectacular scenery, stunning tropical sunsets and warm blue sea awaits you at Asia’s most popular beach destination. This fun island provides an unbeatable combination of perfect silky soft white palm-lined beaches, superb hospitality and great value accommodation.

Whether it’s world-class diving in the Andaman Sea, golf at international-standard championship courses or exciting eco-adventures in tropical forests, Phuket is a place to extend your horizons. Take an exhilarating speedboat trip to the surrounding islands, or enjoy a serene cruise around mystical Phang Nga Bay. Or why not simply enjoy Phuket’s vibrant nightlife in Patong Beach? Not convinced yet? See our 10 Must See and Do list.

10 Best Hotels in Phuket

Most Popular Phuket Resorts

The best hotels in Phuket all have several things in common: good location, a large range of quality facilities and impeccable service. Many Phuket visitors have highly personal tastes and once they’ve found their holiday niche they will return time after time, on each visit discovering something new and pleasing about their choice of destination and accommodation.

Whether it is value for money, a sense of satisfation or a dependable brand name you’re looking for – or indeed a combination of the above – all play important roles in singling out the best in their field. Our Phuket Best Hotels list caters for many tastes and preferences – whether for singles, groups, or families – and covers a wide swathe of accommodation with both beachside and city locations.

The Shore at Katathani is a collection of beachside villas at the southernmost end of beautiful Kata Noi Beach.It is an idyllic location seemingly tailor-made for peace lovers and those who appreciate the heady mixture of beach, luxury and tranquility.Children under 12 years old are not allowed to stay at this resort.Accommodation at The Shore at Katathani comprises Seaview Pool Villas which are 130sqm, Two-Bedroom Pool Villas (260sqm), and 130sqm Pool Villas.Villa amenities are generous and include individually controlled air conditioning, safety deposit box, complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV with an entertainment system, a stocked mini-bar, en-suite bathroom with toiletries and hair dryer and bathrobe with slippers, and of course a great infinity pool with beach and mountain views. Read More…



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MEET Ace the elite protection dog - who can jump through second-storey windows to take down armed intruders. The three-year-old American pit bull can even recognise a variety of weapons, including handguns and knives, and could 'easily kill a man' if commanded to. Ace is top dog at Dark Dynasty K9s - who specialise in training executive protection dogs for the police, celebrities and billionaire clients around the world. It takes years of training for a pit bull to reach this level and Marlon has been training Ace five times a week for the last three years - as well as constant interaction - at his facility in New Hampshire, USA.

 

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A GROUP of doe-eyed sloths learn to climb by scaling and then swinging from the back of a rocking chair. Shot in May, this adorable footage was filmed by zoologist and broadcaster Lucy Cooke during a visit to the Toucan Rescue Ranch in Costa Rica. The wildlife rehabilitation centre uses a rocking chair to help teach the orphaned baby sloths how to climb – as the swaying motion is similar to a tree. Lucy, who has been called the ‘Spielberg' of sloth documentaries, has released a calendar dedicated to the super cute mammals. Source: Barcroft TV

A WILDLIFE photographer was treated to a free car wash by a salt loving moose and her calf. John Marriot, 46 was leading a photography workshop at Jasper National Park in Canada when he noticed the huge animal licking his car. Naturally John wanted to get his full camera kit out of his vehicle but the moose cow was bigger than his SUV so he decided against it. Source: Barcroft TV

A FEARLESS handler wrestles a 10ft alligator with his BARE HANDS. Jason McDonald wore a GoPro as he caught Bertha, the 500 lbs female gator at the Colorado Gator Farm in Colorado, USA. Jumping on top of the powerful animal and using his weight to hold her down, Jason, 34, even opened the giant reptiles’ mouth before an awe-struck crowd. Jason, who treats and cares for the rescued animals, said he became involved with Colorado Gators 10 years ago, when he signed up for a wrestling class in his early twenties.

 

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A HUNGRY crocodile clashes with two angry lions over a late night snack. Filmed by honeymooner Davide Chiossi, 30, in Kruger National Park, dramatic footage shows the huge reptile battle with a pair of big cats over a dead buffalo carcass. And despite being outnumbered the crocodile more than held his own against the ferocious male lions. Source: Barcroft TV

A snake handler shares his small home with 60 of the world's most deadly reptiles. Albert Killian began removing snakes from his neighbour's yard when he was just ten and has loved the animals ever since. Amazingly the 60-year-old has been bitten more than 100 times but has built up a tolerance to their venom. He keeps and handles 28 Egyptian Cobras, three Indian Cobras, forest cobras, spotting cobras, rattle snakes and vipers. He extracts venom from his snakes which is then processed into pharmaceutical products. Source: Barcroft TV

A HUNGRY jaguar and a large caiman wrestle in a river for 20 minutes before the big cat finally prevails. Shot in October by Pantanal visitor John Medlock and wildlife guide, Leen Gillis, 33, the dramatic footage shows the ruthless predator pounce on the unsuspecting reptile while a group of tourists watch in amazement. Filmed in Black Little River in Porto Jofre, Northern Pantanal, the video also shows the jaguar struggling to lift its prey on to the riverbank. The adolescent male, who is new to the area, eventually dragged its prey into the nearby forest and stayed there for the next few days feasting. Source: Barcroft TV

A POWERFUL tiger launches itself at its keeper - before the pair make an almighty splash into a swimming pool. Staff at the Out Of Africa wildlife park in Arizona allow themselves to be ‘hunted’ by the big cats as part of the ‘Tiger Splash’ show, which sees the animals interact with their keepers as they would with their prey. The adult Bengal and Siberian tigers have all of their teeth and claws. But despite the danger the bond between the humans and animals stop the brave keepers from being mauled to death. The deadly predators grow to nearly 400kg and 11 foot in length and many of the staff are scarred from playful bites and scratches.
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CAT lover April Arguin is presenting two new cat breeds to the world for the first time - the SPHYNXIEBOB and the BAMBOB. The SphynxieBob is a Sphynx and Bobtail cat mix, and the BamBob is a cross between a Bambino cat and Bobtail cat. April, who runs Lil Nudists Cattery, has spent three years researching the breeds and is now trying to get them recognized by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. Source: Barcroft TV

A PUSHY male leopard is brought down to earth after picking a fight up a tree. Filmed by Polish couple Andrzej and Aleksandra Dybala, this dramatic footage shows the bossy beast fall an estimated seven metres to the ground after attempting to knock a lady leopard off her perch. Shot on September 26, in Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa, the large male predator scaled the tree to attack the smaller female he had been feuding with. The battered big cat survived the potentially deadly drop unscathed although he seemed to be nursing a bruised ego. Source: Barcroft TV

A PACK of sporty dogs wear goggles to shields their eyes from the blinding rays of the sun. Rex Specs is the latest technological advancement in canine eye protection and are now being used by the US military to protect their heroic hounds. The product has polycarbonate lenses which are shatter resistant and protect against harmful UV rays. The specs are the brainchild of dog lovers Aiden Doane, 31, and Jesse Emilo, 33, whose love of hiking in mountainous Jackson, Wyoming, resulted in both their pooches developing harmful eye conditions. Source: Barcroft TV

A great white shark collides with a diving cage and tries to chomp through the steel bars. The dramatic footage was shot by videographer Oliver Bray from inside the cage in Gansbaai, South Africa, with just thick bars to protect him from the shark’s sharp teeth. The predators are drawn to the infamous Shark Alley because of the resident seal population. Oliver and his team used bait to entice the hungry beast towards their boat and the enormous fish bared its jaws to the camera. The 35-year-old is setting up a research project to monitor great whites and also educate people about nature's most misunderstood creature. Source: Barcroft TV

A TOURIST got some amazing holiday snaps - swimming just centimeters away from a CROCODILE. Austrian Franz Pramendorfer shot footage on his GoPro camera while vacationing in Cuba with his wife and two sons, Frank, 18 and Peter, 16. The 53-year-old spotted the an 8ft American crocodile from a tour boat in Jardines de la Reina, when he decided to dive in for a closer look. Source: Barcroft TV