Phuket Beach Guide

Phuket’s Main Beach – The Largest in Every Aspect

Patong Beach, located near the center of Phuket’s west coast and shaped like a bow from north to south, is the busiest beach on the island. Most package tours from Japan use Patong Beach.
As Phuket is a leading beach resort in Asia, Patong Beach—the busiest on the island—can be considered one of Asia’s representative beaches. The number of tourists and hotel rooms is the largest in Phuket.

Enjoy Patong Beach from Morning to Night

The 2.8 km long white sand beach is shallow, lined with beach umbrellas during the day, and offers a variety of marine activities such as parasailing and jet skiing.

Along the beach runs Beach Road, and parallel to it is another main street. Along these streets are budget to luxury hotels, international restaurants, souvenir shops, travel agencies, bars with Thai women, and cabaret bars. Patong Beach has everything a tourist could want.

For those with a short stay who want to shop, dine, enjoy nightlife, or take tours, staying in Patong Beach—the tourist hub—is very efficient. Those staying longer may prefer quieter beaches, enjoying a peaceful island life, and visit Patong Beach as needed for shopping or dining.

Patong Beach faces the west coast, so on clear days, you can watch beautiful sunsets over the Andaman Sea. While it may seem calm during the day, as the sun sets, crowds gather mysteriously, and by midnight the buzz reaches its peak.

Nightlife at Patong Beach

Not only is it lively during the day, Patong Beach is also fun at night. The busiest area at night is Bangla Road, lined with restaurants, souvenir shops, travel agencies, bars with Thai women, and cabaret bars offering extravagant entertainment. Even side alleys are full of interesting venues, and for those hesitant to enter, walking outside is still an enjoyable experience of Patong’s exotic nightlife.

Bangla Road: 20:00–24:00

During this time, bars, clubs, and discos fill with people, creating a lively atmosphere. Most guests are Westerners. The most famous club is Banana Disco, which gets lively after midnight—perfect to dance away stress from home. Another recommended spot by locals is TIGER, a spacious club with slightly cheaper drinks. Those who prefer quieter environments can enjoy drinks at the bar. Women can feel comfortable here, as staff may interact in games or conversations.

Ladyboys

As the name suggests, men who have become women. In Thailand, their rights are recognized, and there are even changing rooms for ladyboys. Seeing them is a unique experience at Patong Beach. On Bangla Road, there is a corner where ladyboys perform dances on platforms. Crowds gather around, and you can watch their show while enjoying a drink or even take photos with them—just remember to tip if you do.

Patong Beach Google Map