Phuket

Island in

Thailand

is the number one destination for tourists in Southeast Asia.

Phuket

is located in the southern part of

Thailand

, approximately 800 km south of Bangkok. Even though

Phuket

is an island, it is connected to the mainland by a 300m bridge, for easy access to the four million tourists that arrive every year.

Phuket

is the home to nearly 600

hotels

and resorts that are mainly located on the western part of the island. There's a large variety of accommodations in

Phuket

, from inexpensive guesthouses and bungalows, to

hotels

and luxurious resorts with large suites and private villas. Nearly half of the

hotels

and resorts in

Phuket

are located around

Patong

beach, by far the most commercial and populated beach on

Phuket

Patong

beach has nearly 300

hotels

and resorts most of them either on the beach or within a walking distance to the beach.

Patong

beach is one of the biggest and most beautiful beaches on

Phuket

, with its white sand and clear waters. Nighttime is famous in

Patong

beach; this is the only place in

Phuket

where the

hotels

and the city never sleep. Many restaurants, bars, discotheques and shows will keep most tourists out of their

hotel

room

s and onto the streets of

Phuket

. However

Phuket

Island can also be wild, secluded and mysterious like other islands in

Thailand

. Karon and Kata beaches are somewhere in between. Not nearly as commercial and constructed as

Patong

, these beaches offer a more quiet and relaxing atmosphere with large luxurious

hotels

and resorts and some quiet more affordable

hotels

. But for tourists looking for wilderness, quietness and a change of scenery, beaches on the North of

Phuket

like Bang Tao or Nai Yang or in the south of

Phuket

like Panwa, Nai Harn or Chalong are perfect for them. These beaches are the hidden treasure of

Phuket

Island. With just a few

hotels

and resorts so as not to spoil the wilderness of the environment, these beaches offer breathtaking views, gorgeous beaches and incredible sunsets.

Activities

Into the Night

Patong Beach :

Think of your favorite song from your rebellious year. It is guaranteed to be playing somewhere in Patong, which seems to be based on reliving or discovering a level of self indulgence that very few places in the world are allowed to exploit to this level.
Patong Beach is paradise of nightlife, shops and restaurants stay open late, and there's the never-ending choice of bars, clubs, karaoke lounges, cabaret, massage parlors, go-go bars, discos, and different kinds of shows and all night shopping. Soi Bangla is the most classically known for its lady-men or katoey dancers atop of stages surrounded by masses of tourists, jaws dropped. Small bars line Bangla and it’s offshoots in abundance.

Karon-Kata Beaches :

The Kata-Karon area has loads of restaurants and few small bars. Dino Park, in Karon, is always a hit and has a street side bar where you can people watch. Or you can try a Café on Thaina road where yellow hues with water lighting and mellow tunes float in the background as you sip on one of their many cocktails. If you are on an urge of rock and roll, there is a place for you on the main street in Kata.

Chalong and Rawai Beaches :

This area is heavily populated by local Westerners and Thais and has a large selection for every taste. Friendship Beach has a marvelous seaside, sunset view to sip cocktails to. A little bit after Chalong roundabout, there are bars and restaurants with poolside sofas.

Phuket City :

Here’s you’re going to find a mix of discos and pubs and bars, all scattered around a large variety o restaurants should you get hungry later. In the centre there are usual Thai food stalls and markets too. Karaoke is popular among the Thais in town – give it a go, it can be a real laugh!

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