Joanna James
Patong the nightlife capital of Phuket is its buzzing heart once the sun-sets and beach lovers come home. From 9 pm onwards the place is an active hub of entertainment, some of which are listed below.
Soi Bangla located in central Patong is the venue to head to if you are unsure of which type of night entertainment to indulge in. Just about anything is 'on' within this precinct, teeming with night owls and those out for some good fun. Dozens of go-go bars and noisy beer stands are wedged in-between some pretty hip international standard nightclubs; making it easy for you to take your pick. But this is not all, walk around and you will be entertained by street performers, lured into comfy lounge bars, offered live music at some venues and even find games arcades if that's your type of buzz. If you are a guest at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, Patong will be around 30 to 45 minutes away, which makes for a pleasant evening drive, and the alluring thought of getting away from all the noisy fun once you've had your fill.
The nightclubs of Beach Road and Soi Bangla deserve special mention; some of the venues are Illuzion, Seduction and Banana; the latter is located on Beach Road. The place gives you an opportunity to dance into the wee hours of the morning, with top name DJ's keeping the pulse ticking. Nakadia, Thailand's top DJ as well as, international favourites, DJ Bert Bevans, David Morales and Judge Jools are known to perform at most of these venues.
These are the newest trend in night-entertainment to hit Phuket; Beach Clubs consists of cabanas and kiosks made from natural building material, which are constructed as near to the beach as possible. Regular parties are organised, with international standard DJ's often rocking the events. The perfect elixir to entice the young party goers of Phuket, the beach clubs offer that tropical ambience, coupled with loads of fun. They are actually a pretty good reason to leave the comfortable confines of your Phuket luxury hotel for one night and go dancing with friends. Besides, you can find one closer to your Mai Khao resort, without having to travel into Patong. Look forward to savouring delicious cocktails made by some very talented barmen, indulging in tapas and watching the sun go down in a blazing orange trail.
These bars are located at the summit of Kata Hill; overlooking the lovely expanse of Kata Noi Beach you will find three bars. These are the Baan Chom, After Beach and Small Viewpoint. Just about all three belt out the best of Bob Marley music while promising amazing views of Phuket's sunset, drinks and food.
Simon Cabaret which commenced on a small scale, is now a must experience a form of entertainment in Phuket. One of the best transgender / transvestite performances in Thailand, the cabaret is an outstanding presentation of song and dance routines that are nothing short of spectacular.
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