The island of Phuket is famous for its pristine beaches, stunning tropical landscapes and luxuriously chic Phuket beach resort and hotels, such as the Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas; but for many, it’s more commonly known as a haven for wild beach parties with crowds of international revelers hitting the nightclubs daily. Phuket’s reputation as a party destination has grown over the years with beach bars, ladyboy cabaret shows, discos and clubs creating a vibrant, if not a little rowdy, partying scene for everyone to enjoy.
Almost every inch of the island has its own distinctive party scene; there are several “hotspots” first time travellers should check if they want to experience a real night out in Phuket. Bangla Road in Patong, should be on the top of everyone’s list; lit up with bright neon lights, blaring music and hordes of young party-goers, this particular stretch comes to life like no other.
After sunset, the entire road is sealed against vehicles and turned into a 400 meter long carnival with flashing neon lights, loud music and cheap beer ever at the ready. Packed on most nights, it’s a friendly and vibrant area to explore, with bars and nightclubs competing with the other for customers. Most of the bars are outdoors, so be prepared for a deafening combination of sounds emanating from each bar’s speak system. Beer bars take up most of the street, with a few go-go bars and restaurants, discos and novelty shops making up the rest of the attractions.
Street performances are a nightly, common occurrence, which can make evading the numerous salesmen, street vendors, pamphlet distributors and touts that much more difficult, just remember, it’s all part of the fun and charm of this lively road. If you’re looking for a memorable night out in Phuket, Bangla Road is your first stop!
Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.
