Big Buddha, Koh Samui
The Big Buddha of Koh Samui, the 12-metre golden statue on its islet off Bang Rak, on a 4K live webcam.
About this view
Across the water from a rooftop in Bang Rak, on the north coast of Koh Samui, this live camera in 4K looks at Wat Phra Yai, the Big Buddha temple. The statue is the island's landmark: 12 metres of gold-painted Buddha seated in the Mara posture on a small islet, Ko Faan, joined to Samui by a causeway three kilometres north of the airport, and visible from arriving flights.
The temple is a working one as much as a sight: monks at their morning rounds, families climbing the naga staircase, the bells rung by visitors at the top, and the tour groups arriving mid-morning. In front of it the fishing boats of Bang Rak come and go, and the ferries to Koh Phangan pass along the coast.
Samui keeps Indochina Time, UTC+7, with no daylight saving. The statue faces the morning light, so the hours after sunrise, around 23:30 UTC, are the clearest, and the temple is lit after dark; Buddhist holy days and Songkran in April bring the crowds. In Thai the temple is วัดพระใหญ่, Wat Phra Yai, and visitors search webcam Koh Samui Big Buddha.
Nearby cams
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the Big Buddha, Koh Samui live cam located?
- The camera looks over Bang Rak, Koh Samui, in Thailand. Its position is 9.566°N, 100.074°E, which you can open on our world map.
- What time is it at the Big Buddha, Koh Samui camera?
- Bang Rak, Koh Samui runs on UTC+7, and the live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time and whether it is day or night there. It is worth checking before you watch: this view changes completely between the middle of the night and the busiest hours of the day.
- Are there other live cams near Bang Rak, Koh Samui?
- Yes — the closest ones are The Shack, Bophut, Fisherman's Village, Bophut and Bophut Beach. They are listed under "Nearby cams" further down this page, and every camera we carry is plotted on the world map.
- Is this stream really live?
- Yes. This is a real 24/7 live feed broadcast by The Real Samui Webcam, played through the official YouTube player — free, no account needed. Every stream in our catalogue is checked automatically before each update to confirm it is still live and watchable.
