Award Winning Italian Restaurant in Phuket [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
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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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Phuket Most Romantic Restaurant [toc] La Gritta Phuket is a fantastic Italian restaurant at Amari Phuket Resort, ranking Number 1 on our 15 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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What are Phuket Best Go Go Bars? [toc] The Go Go bars of Phuket might not be to be for everyone, but there is not 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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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 really sit at the front of the balcony to
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Phuket Full Moon Party 2019 [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. And it has been around for a while now. It’s smaller than the notorious Koh Phangan Party, but with easy access and great music, it is getting popular. The entrance only costs 800 baht
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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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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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What to Do in Patong Beach? [toc] There are a lot of things to do in Patong Beach beyond the much talked about nightlife and the ever going party. Patong is full of activities for families, couples, singles and friends, and even a few attractions most people don’t know about. We will not go into details about nightlife but mostly focus on the real activities, the things you can mostly
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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
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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! 10 Tips to Spot a Ladyboy: Even for people living in Phuket for a long time, it is still
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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 is 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 Bangla
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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. The word spread, and 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 are passionate about body art and offering the best customer service.
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How is No 9 Restaurant in Patong? [toc] No 9 Restaurant is a modest Thai restaurant in Patong beach, quite far from the busy streets, and yet it is much talked about. If you read online reviews, people speak well about it, almost as much as the famous No6 restaurant near Bangla road. However online surveys can be very misleading as we, unfortunately, experience lately: if you never lived in
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Asia’s most experienced and trusted brand of tattoo (Advertorial) [toc] After many combined years and experience in the tattoo industry, a team was put together to form the INKED IN ASIA brand. With high class, hygienic and experienced tattoo artists the INKED IN ASIA studio and brand has won respect amongst the tattoo community in Asia. INKED IN ASIA opened our first studio in Patong, Phuket, Thailand. We are proud
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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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What to Do at Jungceylon? [toc] Jungceylon is a massive shopping mall in the very centre of Patong Beach and still the largest on Phuket island. Covering 200,000 square meters, it's so vast it feels like a city within a city. Expect to find a lot of souvenirs shops, dozens of restaurants, a department store, cinemas, electronic shops, massage, a two-storey supermarket and a lot of attractions on the upper
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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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The Original No.6 Restaurant [toc] If you search for restaurant No.6 in Phuket, you might get a little confused. There are two Number 6 Thai restaurants, and they both belong to the same owner and both are in Patong Beach. The original one is on Ratuthit road, not far from Bangla road, and it probably has been existing for more than 20 years. The second one, called ‘No.6 On The
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A good budget hotel near the beach in Patong [toc] Holiday Inn Express Patong 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, a good choice if you
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