Explore Patong
Patong Beach is one of the most popular destinations in Phuket. The resort town is mostly renowned for it,s 3-km-long beach, and for it,s tremendous and often hectic nightlife, but there are also a good number of natural and manmade attractions and sites that add to Patong’s appeal
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Language Spoken
Currency & Time Zone
Cuisine
Meals
Meals at a midrange restaurant will be around 650 Bhat (R351). Street food dishes are around 80 Bhat (R43) to 100 Bhat (R54).Drinks
Domestic beers are around 90Bhat (R51.72) and imported beers 120Bhat (R68.96).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a basic fare of 50Bhat (R28.73) for the first 2 kilometers, and 8Bhat (R4.50) per additional kilometer.General Transport
Tuk-Tuks can be around 100Bhat (R57.47) per 5 kilometers, but always haggle with the driver. Songthaews are open air busses and can be very cheap averaging round 20Bhat (R11.49)- 40Bhat (R23) per trip between popular tourist destinations.Things to do in Patong
Some of the top attractions in and around Patong beach range from the beach resort area,s infamous nightlife hub,Bangla Road, to it,s attractive and secluded beaches like Freedom and Paradise, as well as rainforests with hidden waterfalls. You can also check out museums that can help you learn about Phuket,s mining history. Find these and other great things to do in and around Patong Beach, Phuket.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Cholera
- Yellow Fever
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Rabies
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Thai phrasebook
- Hat and sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Umbrella/Raincoat
- Hiking shoes
- Universal Adapter
- Lightweight clothing
- Waterproof bag
- First aid kit
- Photocopies of travel documents
