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Patong is the most developed
beach on the west coast of the island 15 kms. from Phuket
town. Over
the year, it has turned from a fishing village into
one of the top destinations for the travellers who visit
Phuket.
Along the 3-km cresent bay,
Patong beach offers many things yo do during your holidays.
Sea sports including swimming, snorkeling and sailing
are great during high season. Sun bathing on the beach
is also pleasant at Patong's powdery sand beach and many
daytime activities are waiting for the tourists to enjoy. Another
recreational options is shopping that can be found
endlessly.
Patong is also the main
tourist resort beach with the numerous accommodations
ranged from budget guest houses to five-star hotels.
The tour companies are easy to find everywhere awaiting
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famous with its colorful nightlife and well known
as the center of entertainment with the restaurants catering
for every nationality, bars, live music and discotheques run
along the entire length of Patong west side. The most crowded
area is at Bangla Road and Paradise Complex. |
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Patong Beach History in Brief
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 |
Visit Phuket beaches :
Patong Beach
Kata Beach
Karon Beach
Kamala Beach
Nai Yang Beach
Surin Beach |
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