Patong is a three-kilometer sandy beach and a small town on the western tip of Phuket. This is the main tourist resort of the island, on it's most popular shops, hotels, clubs and bars. Patong gaining popularity among Western tourists since the 1980s and has now become a real tourist mecca.

About nightlife in Patong in Thailand is legendary. It is considered the most vibrant, bustling and vibrant throughout the country. The most active in the area of ​​Bangla Road and Paradise Complex, the latter especially popular among lesbians. In the evening all the options presented Patong nightlife: pubs, discos, go-go show, billiard, sports bars, and even prostitution, which is being banned in Thailand, in the area is allowed.

Patong is located in the largest Asian cabaret show "Simon". Otherwise known as "transvestite show" it is a colorful extravaganza of music, dancing and fabulous costumes. A popular genre among local artists is considered a parody, because Thais skillfully mastered the art of reincarnation.

It also is the largest in Thailand and the traditional Boxing Stadium Patong Boxing Stadium, where professional Muay Thai fighters show their art to the public several times a week.

Evening Patong is the shopping mecca, a lot of traders gather here after sunset, to offer travelers souvenirs, jewelry, traditional clothing, natural cosmetics and anything that your heart desires. With great comfort, but at a higher price, you can buy goods in a huge shopping complex Jungceylon Shopping Mall.

December 26, 2004 Patong Beach, as well as other areas of the west coast of Phuket, was destroyed by a powerful tsunami. He suffered much more than others. Strong waves caused destruction of coastal multiple institutions and caused the deaths of campers and staff. To date, Patong almost regained its former appearance.