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Patong

Travelers dreaming of a sleepy tropical hideaway might want to
look elsewhere – Patong is full of action. The most popular tourist
area in Phuket, it fea tures a great range of hotels, restaurants, and
nightlife. Many of the high-end resorts are sheltered enclaves with
lush gardens and private swim ming pools. The seemingly endless
shopping options, wild enter tainment venues, and range of daytime
activities make Patong the ultimate high-energy playground.

Patong Beach
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Patong (above), Phuket’s most popular tourist
beach, offers a range of attractions. It also has more
laid-back areas – for peace and quiet, the northern
end of the beach is best.
Muay Thai
Massage
2 3
and Spa
Fights
Treatments Don’t miss a chance
Thailand is known for its to see this Thai martial
world-class hospitality, art. Five three-minute
exemplified by its rounds, accompanied
trad itional massage by romp ing music, are
treat ments and spas, prece ded by the pomp
which are ubiquitous and cere mony of ancient
in Patong (left). pre-fight rituals.
NEED TO KNOW Bangla Road; 07627 3222; 07634 2011; www.phuket­
MAP H3 adm B1,300 upward simoncabaret.com
Patong Boxing Stadium Banana Disco: 124 Thawee­ Tiger Disco: 49 Bangla
(Muay Thai fights): MAP wong Road; 07632 0306 Road; 07634 5112
P1; 2/59 Sai Nam Yen Seduction Discotheque: • Be sure to barter with
Road; 07634 5185; adm 39/1 Bangla Road;
B1,300 upward; www. 07634 0215; seduction vendors at the market to
boxingstadiumpatong.com disco.com get the best price.
Bangla Boxing Stadium Simon Cabaret: Sirirach • Street carts serve some
(Muay Thai fights): MAP P2; Road, Patong Beach; of the best Thai food.

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