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 Patong
Beach
Kata
Beach and Karon Beach
Phuket
Town
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Patong
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Bangla Rd is the center of the nighttime action with its long
stretch of beer bars and pubs and side lanes leading down to more
naughty spots. The notorious Soi Katoey, just off Bangla, is a
lively place where punters can watch super-sexy 'ladies' dancing
on stages at the soi's entrance and further inside. The other
sois are amusing places to wander, with countless beer bars, a-go-gos
and pubs to explore.
Fans of rugby, football and other pro sports worried about missing
the big games will be relieved to hear that Patong has numerous
sports pubs with satellite TV links to all the favourite European
and international matches.
The myriad shopping outlets and open-air markets, bowling alleys,
bookshops and cafes offer an alternative for those looking for
quieter nighttime options.
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Kata Beach and Karon Beach Nightlife is nowhere near as hectic
as Patong. It's more a place to relax with a cocktail or beer
in an open-air bar or restaurant, dine on seafood, do some shopping,
watch the sunset and enjoy a laid-back, balmy evening. Most evening
venues are geared towards families and couples rather than people
planning to paint the town red.
Prices
Beer - Local beer 50-60 Baht; Imported beer 60-90 Baht.
Prices might be as high as 100-120 Baht per bottle in hotel lounges
and upscale spots.
Cocktails - Usually around 100-150 Baht.
Admission - There are no known venues that charge entry
fees in the area.
Bar fine - This is the fee to cover a bar's 'loss' when
taking a lady out of the place for a 'date'. Usually 200 Baht
for the evening. If planning to spending a few days or longer
with the lady, you'll probably need to negotiate a fine with the
bar. This does not cover the costs of spending time with the lady,
which would be discussed directly with her.
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Phuket Nightlife. If you're hoping to enjoy an evening out with
local nightclubbers, rather than tourists, Phuket City is the
place to come. Though Phuket City lacks a distinct nightlife centre
like Bangla Rd in Patong, there are plenty of lively spots scattered
around town.
Karaoke bars are everywhere - they cater almost exclusively
to a Thai crowd, but most are welcoming to visitors as well. Most
bars feature very dim lighting, a karaoke machine and young hostesses
who sing Thai love songs and encourage customers to join in. The
majority of karaokes have signage in Thai only, but darkened windows
and fairy lights seem to be the predominant features of most.
Beyond the bars are the bustling night markets, one near Robinsons
and another on Ranong Rd, serving up fresh Thai food and cold
drinks late into the night. For the kids, there are 3 bowling
alleys ( Pearl on Phang Nga Rd, Ocean Bowl at Ocean department
store and CS Bowl at Big C supercentre) that stay open late into
the night.
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