What to do at night in Phuket? [toc] Phuket nightlife is legendary for being bright and bold, colourful and loud, carefree and even sometimes provocative. This mostly was true of Bangla Walking Street in Patong Beach, but things have evolved a lot in recent years. There is a lot more to enjoy for everyone in Phuket nowadays: couples, families, singles and friends. Of course, Patong beach is still the heart
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A rooftop on the 19th floor in Patong [toc] Andaman Sky Lounge is one of the least known rooftop bars and restaurants in Phuket. It's quite easy to find this place in Patong, but it took us a while to review it. The bar is on the 19th floor of the Andaman Beach Suite and can accommodate between 30 to 50 people. The tower itself is 21 floors high and
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A good hotel in a great location [toc] Hotel Indigo Phuket is a compact luxury hotel with a convenient location in Patong, just a short walk from the beach and from the famous Bangla Walking Street. The hotel is a 180 rooms L shaped building with a rooftop pool, plus a second pool for the exclusive use of the pool access rooms. It also a high satisfaction rating and positive reviews on
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What to Do on Bangla Road? [toc] Bangla Road is now mostly known as Patong Walking Street, and for many decades has been the notorious heart of all Phuket Nightlife. The battle for night supremacy is raging every single night between beer bars, live music bars, rooftop bars, night clubs and, of course, those famous go-go bars! Over the years, the centre of interest has been moving up and down
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Splash Beach Club [toc] Splash Beach Club is a new spot hidden in a tiny creek not far from Patong Beach, between the beautiful Tri Trang and Paradise beach. The club doesn’t sit on a vast sandy beach like most other beach clubs of Phuket and doesn’t play loud music (yet), but it certainly has a unique charm. The view of this small cove with trees added to a gentle
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A 5-Star Resort on a Private Beach [toc] Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort has the rare privilege to be the only hotel to have access to Karon Noi Beach, one of the most desirable beaches of Phuket, just next to Patong Beach. It happens to have the most beautiful sand and most amazing blue sea on the island, but since only the hotel guests have access, it's not well known from most
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Phuket Full Moon Party 2020 [toc] There is a Full Moon Party in Phuket? Maybe you didn’t even know about it, but yes, there is indeed a Phuket Full Moon Party on Paradise Beach near Patong Beach, and it has been around for a while. It’s smaller than the notorious Koh Phangan Party, but with the easy access and the great music, it is gaining in popularity. The entrance starts
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Phuket Most Romantic Restaurant [toc] La Gritta Phuket is a fantastic Italian restaurant at Amari Phuket Resort, ranking Number 1 on our 18 Most Romantic Restaurants in Phuket. It has a unique view of the entire Patong bay and is a perfect place for a romantic evening with a view. Food is excellent, service is smooth and efficient, and mostly it's all about the uniquely romantic atmosphere. Who said there were
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Who is Celebrity Ink™️? (Advertorial) [toc] Celebrity Ink™️ began as a small tattoo studio in Phuket in May 2013 with just two artists and is now one of the most famous and best-known Tattoo Studios in the world. They have grown to become a global brand name with a team of over 300 highly skilled employees, with more than 20 studios across 8 countries. Boasting world-renowned tattoo artists, their team
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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 a new cool 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 a good place to enjoy great food
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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. 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 Patong Nightlife anthem. At the time, the only bands were
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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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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 Do on Paradise Beach? [toc] UPDATE: There is now a 200 Baht entrance fee to enter Paradise beach. Paradise Beach Phuket is just 4 kilometres from Patong Beach and consists of two small sandy bays with blue water, soft sand and coconut trees. You will find plenty of beach chairs, bars, restaurants, shops and massive parties on some nights. Yes, Paradise Beach is small, remote and not easy
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What to Do in Patong Beach? [toc] Patong Beach is the true heart of Phuket, and what makes it so attractive to many, is often what other people hate most about it. Patong is big, bold, crowded, bright and loud. And yet millions of people flock here every year like flies on honey. If Bangkok is the Big Mango, then Patong is the Big Durian: you'll love Patong, or you'll
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Where to get the best tattoos in Phuket? [toc] 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
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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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Patong Beach Weather Webcam The Phuket webcam above is courtesy of SawadeeCam [toc] Our Phuket Webcam allows you to see what the weather is like in Phuket at the moment. Above is a bird view of Patong beach from a live cam located at the top of the Patong Tower. We hope this is useful to plan your holiday. If you need to plan your holiday in we have a
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A Weekend at Amari Phuket Resort [toc] Amari Phuket is a resort with a very unique location on Patong Beach. The hotel is blessed with its own beach, an amazing view on the entire bay and most of the rooms are facing the sea! This 4 star resort (which should definitely be a 5 star) is at the southern end of Patong past the bridge, making it the perfect hotel
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