If you’ve never been to Patong, then you might be unsure what to expect from Patong nightlife. We’re not going to lie to you: Patong nightlife is seedy and it’s obnoxious. It will either be your idea of heaven or hell. And don’t forget the Patong girls, who are pretty much everywhere.

The draw of Patong nightlife is that it’s cheap. You aren’t going to find any cosmopolitan places to wine and dine — those places are located at places such as Surin Beach and Mai Khao Beach — but you can find all-night parties, cheap beer and places to dance until your feet are sore.

We don’t head over to Patong all that much, but when we do, we try and do it in style, usually ending up Club Lime or BYD Lofts. Soi Bangla is always worth a look for some bargain drinks and to watch the traffic. The Patong girls are based around Bangla and they’re a rowdy bunch, but they’ll leave you in peace if you aren’t on some sort of pickup mission.

If you really have no idea what to expect from Patong nightlife then take a look at this video. It sums up Patong. We’re indifferent about the whole scene, but this is the way it is and you can’t escape that.

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