PatongBeach
- Phuket Thailand
Patong
Beach
Phuket's
busiest resort area, Patong has the greatest concentration of bars,
restaurant and shops
on the island. Patong Beach Map
 Patong
has suffered from a lot of negative publicity in recent years for
being over-developed and its hedonistic party scene. However, the
majority of visitors to Phuket still choose to spend their time
in Patong and for good reason. Patong has much to
offer and despite its reputation for naughty nightlife,
Patong is also very popular with families.
Patong Beach is the most popular beach in Phuket.
Patong Beach is almost 3 km
long and has a beautiful white sand and crystal clear water to swim
in. Patong Beach it
self is in a oval formation set in the middle of two green mountains.
Patong is the most famous - some would
say infamous - beach resort on Phuket. With its wide variety of
activities and nightlife, Patong is an ideal place to party and
play.
Visitors hoping for a glimpse into the exotic East will likely not
find it here among the McDonald's, KFC, Boots and Starbucks outlets,
though the steaming hot streets, neon lights and chaotic atmosphere
of Patong can be overwhelming for the new arrival. The key to full
enjoyment of the place is to pace yourself, drink lots of water
and learn the meaning of 'mai pen rai' - which translates roughly
to 'It doesn't matter' or 'Don't worry, be happy'.
By day, Patong's curved sandy bay is a hive of activity with parasail
and jet-ski operators, boat drivers, beach vendors and masseuses
all vying for the attention of the many visitors relaxing on the
beach chairs.
Those looking for more to do than sunbathe can try their hand at
diving, sailing, elephant-trekking, ATV-riding, Harley Davidson
tours, sea canoeing, bungy jumping, water-skiing and more, all of
which can be arranged at the many tour desks set up around town
and in the hotels. And those needing some pampering can indulge
themselves with a relaxing massage, spa or beauty treatment.
Activities on the beach include Thai
traditional massage, parasailing, water jets and sailing. Take a
longtail boat tour to Freedom Beach and enjoy the snorkelling. The
longtail boats depart from the south side of Patong Beach.
There are all types of accommodations available in Patong all from
cheap guesthouses to 5 star hotels. The number of hotels and rooms
are growing rapidly so does the city Patong.
The nightlife is what most people think about when they think about
Patong you can find any thing here you can be sure on that their
will always be some place that suites you and your evening, nightlife
interests.
Patong Beach
- History
Official permanent population is 14797 persons but the real number
is probably as high as 60,000 in high season.
1827 Baan Kathu and Baan Patong are small villages
without convenient transportation
1898 The Island is organized into five grades of
local administration.
1947 The government approves 60,000 THB for a basic
road over the hill to Patong
1969 Patong is upgraded to a "sanitation district"
and taxes of 20,000 THB a year are collected.
1976 A sealed road is built to Patong.
1979 Electricity arrives
1994 Patong sanitation district is upgraded to
a municipally
2004 Patong was hit by the Asian Tsunami 26 December
2005 Recovery year, tourism back to 80% at end
of the year. Opening of Patong OTOP Shopping Paradise, Thanon Rat-U-Thit
200P (south end).
2006 Jungceylon, Patong's first full-fledged modern
air-con shopping mall, complete with 200 shops, integrated hotel,
etc. Still under construction and the opening has been postponed
several times, but will probably launch some time in end of 2006.
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