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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Sorting out next winters holiday we are going to patong for a few weeks and looking for another area there for about a week. Do other areas have the nightlife but on a smaller scale .
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Yes lots couple clubs too it's best place we have been too the beach is not that nice thou , we are in Phuket February for 2 weeks An will go there for 1 night lol ?? it's not in your face but it can be if you want it !! |
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By *JWMan
over a year ago
caerphilly |
Had a few holidays in patong and my tips would be:
Northern part of the beach is the better part for me anyway.
No sun loungers for hire on the beach any more which is a stupid rule brought in about 3 years ago.
Location of hotel in relation to rip off taxi costs and noise and proximity to beach is critical.
I had a nice friendly time at the Nap hotel but plenty of other suitable options.
Finally Thailand and Phuket in particular isn't as cheap as it used to be eg 8pounds plus for a single jack Daniels and in one of the bigger nightclubs
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By *JWMan
over a year ago
caerphilly |
Also did a week in Ao Nang a few years ago the beach in Ao Nang was pretty poor quite course gritty sand but just around the headland by long-tail boat are some lovely beaches that unfortunately are very popular. If you want an alternate location on Phuket check out Kate, Karon or my favourite Nai Harn which is great for relaxing break |
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By *ixie69Woman
over a year ago
leicester |
Patong is great. Going again early October this year. Pretty much everything you want. Better beaches at karan bay though. Barter like hell on taxi price before you get in or try the local bus. |
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By *JWMan
over a year ago
caerphilly |
"How far is karan away from
Patong we got plenty time to go out an about 10 nights so appreciate your thoughts , and any other recommendations "
Karon (correct spelling) is about 10 minutes taxi ride away to south of patong. Kata is the next village south. Nai Harn would be about 30 to 40 mins away.
Message me if you want as I can't respond dorectly |
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By *JWMan
over a year ago
caerphilly |
"What's the price of beers Bangla Rd got to say we like a drink or 3 !?? "
Beer bars were about 2 pounds a bottle and the clubs about 5 pounds a bottle. Not big bottles either..... :  |
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By *JWMan
over a year ago
caerphilly |
"Looks like 2 weeks in patong and a week in Karon and a few days in pucket city . Can't book until emeriates flights available "
I've been looking for December and Emirates flights were available now Qatar airlines and Singapore Airlines had some deals from London too  |
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By *eordiesCouple
over a year ago
newcastle |
"This will be our first time in Phuket really looking forward to our holiday any advice on Phuket we staying in patong ?? "
Check out the bars in the markets area just opposite hard Rock Cafe. Price for a bottle of beer there and most of Bangla Rd is 80 Baht or about 2 quid.
We were there two weeks ago.
A lot of the bars have live music now and the quality is good. |
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"Thanks for advice all let's keep this post going thou !! "
I second about Karon area, also Kata, they aren't as hectic as Bangla rd, however they do have many small bars & much better beaches then Patong.
Have a fantastic holiday.
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By *JWMan
over a year ago
caerphilly |
"Thanks for advice all let's keep this post going thou !! "
What hotel have you booked or are considering?
Also the jungceylon shopping centre is very similar to St David's 2 in Cardiff.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Will be in Phuket around the 4th march for a cple of weeks, 4th visit for us and you won't be dissapointed if it's your first time there, dont worry about the prices ,the nightlife makes up for all that, |
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By *ivino18Man
over a year ago
inverness |
Was in Phuket for new year, also in June the year before, booked to go back in June to, such a great place! Worth getting a mo-ped and taking a wee spin to Karon and kata, Karon beach is awesome and kata is a really nice smaller 1 with great water sports, both places are just down the coast £5 rent of mo-ped for the day and gives you freedom to explore a bit |
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"We had a private trip with a driver. Air conditioned car. Cost about £35 all day. Went everywhere plus got the drivers extensive knowledge. Recommend the big bhudda as well. "
I agree about having a private driver, it's a big convenience to have, plus their knowledge, win win. How good is the view from the big buddha? |
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By *ed1boxMan
over a year ago
canary wharf |
Phuket has some beautiful places, rent a car or bike and head north to find white golden beaches with no other footprints in the sand. For other areas couple of hors on a ferry to ko phi phi island is excellent, or go a bit further to find Ko lanta. You will need it after the wild nights in patong phuket. |
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By *ed1boxMan
over a year ago
canary wharf |
We hired a car in phuket and a bike in ko lanta.
In phuket bike or car juast head back towards the airport and just before the bridge to the mainland, on the left theres a quite stunning white sandy beach where you find just you and sand crabs. Ko lanta reminds me of florida keys, well laid back and chilled if thats your thing. oh and eat the street food, its all fresh and amazing. Have a great time |
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Update on Phuket,you get around 43bht to pound drinks range around 60 to 90 bht depends where you drink , we always go to shops an buy a bottle an have a walk with a drink shop prices around 37 bht so it's much cheaper to slam a few down before going to bar , weather was around 92 yesterday yes 92 an today it's boiling bright blue skies ?? Time for a dip ?? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"You can book flights 11 months in advance but make sure your return is within the 11 months or the airline sites say 'not available'."
Some airlines book a year in advance we flying with emirates so the 11 months applied lol |
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