Phuket Travel Guide and True Local Blog
What is Phuket Simon Cabaret? [toc] Phuket Simon Cabaret has been successful for more than two decades. There should be no need to tell you what makes it so famous: it's not the stage design or the feathers or glittering costumes, it's not the performance, which by the way is pretty good. No, it is all about the ladyboys phenomenon, and Phuket Simon Cabaret certainly can afford the prettiest ones.
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What to buy and eat at Banzaan Fresh Market? [toc] Banzaan Market in Patong Beach is an excellent experience during your holiday. It's a lot easier to access than most local markets since it is just behind the gigantic Jungceylon Shopping Mall. Get your first glimpse of fun looking Thai fruits, amazing fishes, strange veggies and colourful sweets! Banzaan Fresh Market (‘Banzaan’ is the Hokkien for 'fresh market') is very
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About Hern restaurant [toc] Hern Coffee and Bistro is an attractive and well designed Thai restaurant on the beachfront of Patong. The location in front of the well-known Baan Lamai hotel is very convenient, making it a great place to enjoy a dinner with a good atmosphere at walking distance from Bangla Walking Street. If you plan to party tonight, this is an excellent place to enjoy great food because
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Where to enjoy great live bands in Phuket? [toc] Live music bars have always been a big draw in Patong Beach and around the island of Phuket. As far as I can remember, which is more than 25 years now, bands were playing old hits more or less accurately. For decades, ‘Hotel California’ could be heard several times a night anywhere in Patong. It was considered Phuket Nightlife anthem. At
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About California Ink (Advertorial) [toc] California Ink Tattoo Phuket is a brand-new tattoo studio boasting some of the finest and talented artists in the industry, working in a cleanest and sterile environment. For us, there’s nothing more important than art and take great pride in being able to share that with people through the medium of tattooing. Our artists are experienced in a wide variety of tattoo styles, so no
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How is The Kee Resort Phuket? [toc] The Kee Resort Phuket is probably one of the best-located hotels in Patong Beach if you want to be in the very heart of the action of the renowned Bangla Walking Street. Its unique location at the end of Soi Seadragon makes if the perfect place for guests who plan to be on the beach during the day and party at night. The
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A beach club on the beach of Patong [toc] Kudo Beach Club is a popular venue in Phuket, with a unique location on the beach of Patong, it has all the ingredients to be a popular party place on the island. Phuket was once famous for its beach clubs, but most of them disappeared overnight. The trend is back with this attractive new addition. The main success factor is probably
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Where to get the best tattoos in Phuket? Planning to get one of those amazing tattoos in Phuket? You came to the right island! Wherever you go in Phuket or Phi Phi island, wherever you look, you will see tattoo studios after tattoo studios. There are so many of them that picking the right one can be worrisome since a tattoo is for life! There are many factors to consider,
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Award-Winning Italian Restaurant in Patong [toc] Acqua is a fantastic Italian restaurant run for just 10 years by the very talented and friendly Chef Alessandro Frau. This exclusive dining has received many awards and accolades, including a ‘Plate’ award but the new Phuket Michelin Guide 2019. The beautifully decorated restaurant is almost hidden in Kalim Beach, just outside Patong Beach on the way to Kamala. The restaurant has been opened
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Doi Thepnimit Phuket [toc] Doi Thepnimit Phuket is a monastic residence with a fantastic panoramic view over Patong beach. You can see its iconic white pagoda from the beach, if you know in which direction to look, of course, it's pretty tiny. Doi Thepnimit is a small but so beautifully decorated Thai temple, and with such a view, it's worth stopping on your way in or out Patong beach. [embedyt]
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What are Phuket Best Go Go Bars? [toc] The Go Go bars of Phuket might not be to be for everyone, but there is no doubt a lot of visitors to Phuket are curious about them and want to visit at least once. All of them are in Patong Beach, and there are quite a few. Some of them are very visible; some are less. Go-Go bars range from colourful
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How is Phuket Graceland Resort? [toc] Phuket Graceland Resort is one of the largest hotels on the island with a staggering 600 rooms. The hotel location is unique as not many hotels in Patong Beach have the privilege to be so close to the beach. Besides, this part of the beach is one of the nicest with a clean white powdery sand. Not far from the hotel you will find
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How is BYD Lofts Phuket? [toc] BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel & Serviced Apartments in Patong Beach has so many good reviews on Trip Advisor and social media; we had to try it to see for ourselves. Let's find out why this long-established hotel is so prevalent in Phuket and why so many readers of Phuket 101 talk so positively about it. BYD Lofts is not even located on the seafront
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Patong Sunset View Restaurant [toc] Patong Sunset View Restaurant is a great spot to end the day with a nice dinner or even just a drink while enjoying one of Phuket famous sunsets. The restaurant is relatively small, but the terrace can welcome quite a few guests, and everything is very affordable. To make the best of your dinner, you should sit at the front of the balcony to enjoy
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How is Burasari Phuket? [toc] Burasari Phuket has always been a popular hotel, with great features for travellers looking for really convenient accommodation in Patong Beach. While Burasari doesn’t come with sea view or beachfront access, it offers the right balance and great value for money in Phuket. We stayed there for a weekend and tried as many things as possible. We came unannounced and paid for our room, meals,
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Patong Beach Photos [toc] Our Patong Beach photo gallery gives you a quick overview of what Patong looks like, by day and by night: what to do, restaurants and hotels we tried. Patong beach is the largest and most popular beach in Phuket island but it might not be to everyone's taste. To some, it's too busy and can be crowded and for others, it's where the party is! You'll
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A good budget hotel near the beach [toc] Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central is a good budget hotel in a strategic location in Patong Beach. This modern hotel is just a hundred meters from the beach, but it is also at walking distance from the heart of Patong and its buzzing nightlife and shopping. The Hotel Holiday Inn Express is modern and well designed, the right choice if
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Where to Eat Thai in Patong Beach? There are so many restaurants in Patong Beach; you would think that finding great Thai food would be easy. But if you know Thailand, you soon will realise that too many of them serve a toned-down version of Thai cuisine or something that is very far from local food. We understand and respect the fact that many travellers are new to Thai food
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How to Spot a Ladyboy in Phuket? [toc] Ladyboys in Phuket are often so pretty you would not be able to tell. Is that lady you are chatting with on Bangla Walking Street, not a bit 'too good to be true'? Tall, slim, pretty and very sexy: indeed, she's a ladyboy! [the_ad id="30528"] 10 Tips to Spot a Ladyboy: Even for people living in Phuket for a long time, it
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The Best Ribs in Phuket and Beyond! [toc] We went to Naughty Nuri's Phuket Restaurant in Patong Beach the other day, and we had a great time. Naughty Nuri's is famous for their Nuri's signature ribs and piglet (Babi Guling a la Nuri's). Officially it's called 'Naughty Nuri’s In The Forest', which is strange since it's right in Patong beach, but there is probably a good reason for that name.
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