Patong Beach is noted for its nightlife, inexpensive bars and sex trade that caters to every taste. It's easy to get around in Patong Beach on foot, bike or motorbike or by taxi. Diving gives Patong Beach its cool image and dive shops offer lessons in jet-skiing, parasailing and other marine sports for beginners and pros.

A main attraction, besides the nightlife, is shopping, Patong is a bargain hunter's paradise. The streets are crowded with small shops and stalls selling souvenirs, shoes, CDs, shirts, clothes, silk, art, carvings and more. The best part is bargaining with the sellers... everything in Patong is negotiable.

Entertainment.

Patong's nightlife is outrageous… don't dream of trying to experience it all in just one night. Take your time and check out the pubs, beer bars, gogo bars and tattoo parlors. Are you into martial arts?  The Muay Thai boxing ring holds regular events by famous martial arts experts. Want a massage? Day or night, you can choose from expert masseuses schooled in the Thai relaxation arts.

Restaurants & Pubs

Whatever your taste... Arabic, French, German, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Scandinavian, etc. you will find it in Phuket. Ali Baba and Ali Baba 2 are popular spots. For dessert, they offer sweets, cakes and smoking water pipe... Western food, pastries and snacks are also available.