Patong beach in Phuket is nothing short of a sewer for red light and drug dealers. This was the worst part of my trip to Thailand. If thats what your looking for in Thailand you will find all here. It all converges here, to the point i almost canceled my trip in Thailand. You will constantly be harrassed my TukTuks,... more

Great if you like that sort of thing (Bar girls, boys and ladyboys) Very in your face and not suitable for families. Full of lots of people looking for what Thailand is famous for I guess. Some shopping opportunities more

"Chinatown on the beach" pretty much sums up Patong beach. It's crowded, polluted and corrupted... I lasted 15 minutes there and then gapped it. If you like to be harassed by vendors, massage ladies, taxis, tuk tuk's... Then I recommend Patong beach. It may also be good for a party at night - but I didnt last this long. I... more

Tuk-tuk touts, ladyboys, Indian tailors, bargirls, jet ski scams, packed beaches, dirty beaches littered with trash and cigarette butts. If any of the above are what you are looking for - Go to Patong Beach. With so many other beautiful beaches - Why go to Patong?!?! There are so many other beaches in Phuket that are MUCH NICER. Kata and... more

We went to Patong Beach and over to Phi Phi Island while in Phuket. Patong Beach is quite crowded along the road next to the water with bars, tee shirt joints and massage places but one street back at the hotel was like another world. The snorkeling over at Phi Phi Island is great; clear warm water with lots of... more

This was my 3rd trip to Patong in the last 10 years and was very excited to be returning. However, I do not know if I changed or if the place has really gone downhill. On the positive side, there are some qualities and things about Phuket that are the pure epitome of a holiday. Inexpensive and tasty food, good... more

We have been going to patong for the last 5yrs we stay at the same place every year Patong Merlin, the beach straight across from there is great,Our family have made really gud freinds with a few locals on the beach each year they know us and they look after us the boys with jetskis are great and always there... more

I've just returned from a 3D2N trip from Phuket. The scenery is fantastic ! People there basically very friendly, except that sometimes might have difficulties in making them to understand what we trying to say. Stayed in Andaman Beach Suites, which is about 5mins walk to the beach, located just in between two busy streets where easy access to foods/shops/bars....... more

After a week at the isolated Boat Lagoon we hit Patong looking for fun and found it delivered in trumps. Yes the traffic is heavy, the tailors are pushy and areas are smelly - but the place is alive. One look at the beach was enough - but the only interest I have in a beach is surf and that... more