Rapid development and burgeoning tourist numbers on the Thai island of Phuket are resulting in increasing ... replaced the previously serene mountain view from Vassana Toyou's home.

Big Buddha is a giant statue of Buddha encased in Burmese alabaster that towers over Phuket from the peak ... point from which travelers can view the island. Visitors to Big Buddha will enjoy ...

In a matter of months, the landfill has grown so large it has replaced the previous serene mountain view from Vassana Toyou’s ... doubling her electricity bill. Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, has ...