Is Patong seedy?


Is Patong seedy? There are also some seedy elements, though: gibbons, taken out of the wild to sit, chained to bars (where's the fun in that?); child vendors and aggressive hawkers but all in all it's a fun place to be on an evening.


What is the most beautiful part of Phuket?

Promthep Cape is among the most photographed spots in Phuket. Forming the southernmost tip of the island, Promthep offers a stunning 180-degree vista of the sea and 3 nearby small islands. A dirt track leads the most adventurous visitors to the southern tip of the cape at their own risk.


What is the red light area in Phuket called?

Patong is arguably one of the most sleazy places in Phuket, and probably Southeast Asia. The resort town is where most of the illegal sex tourism in Phuket takes place. Don't let anyone fool you - Patong is a red light district.


What is the bar girl fine in Phuket?

If they agree to go with you and you wish to take her out before the bar closes, you have to pay a fee (around 300-500 Baht) known as a “bar fine”. This is to compensate the bar for the time that she is out of the bar, where she would normally be entertaining and attracting more customers.


What is the seedy part of Phuket?

I think it's worth pointing out that the seedy area is one street in the whole township of Patong. Patong is pretty touristy with lots of restaurants and markets and bars. Of course there'es also McDonalds, KFC and Burger King. It's very busy and there is lots of traffic.


What should I be careful of in Phuket?

While incidents of violent crime are rare, there are a few neighborhoods that are best avoided. These include areas like Soi Bangla in Patong, known for its adult entertainment and can be a bit sketchy at night. Another area to be cautious of is Kamala, which has a higher crime rate than other parts of Phuket.