Phuket is a Thai resort that doesn't sleep day or night. For those who want to party until dawn, there's a whole host of activities on offer. The epicenter of pleasure under the moon is Patong. This is where the island's nightlife is centered.
Nightclubs
A universal place to relax, drink, dance, and meet locals and visitors alike is the nightclub. The most famous are the following disco clubs in Patong Beach:
- Seduction (three levels)
Each floor is dedicated to a different dance era, and has its own unique style;
- Hollywood
The venue is widely known for its frequent themed parties;
- Famous
The club has its own pool, hosting foam discos;
- Tiger and Illusion Discothèque
The venues were only built a few years ago, but have already gained an audience.
Entry to the establishment is free.
Location. The listed clubs are located on Bangla Road.
Prices for drinks are from 150 THB.
Opening hours: 22:00 to 4:00
Lady Bars and Go-Go Establishments
Native bachelors who crave the attention of local ladies should pay attention to such establishments as lady bars and go-go bars. There's a lot of beautiful women dancing fiercely here. The girl you like can be invited to your home for a fee, or you can have a private apartment at the club. But be careful: Ladyboys sometimes work in these places, so a pretty-looking girl may turn out to be a man.
The most in demand are these establishments:
- The Secret;
- Devil's Playground;
- Suzy Wong;
- Baccarat;
- Roxy.
Entry to the establishment is free.
Prices for drinks - from 100 THB.
Operation schedule: from 22:00 to 2:00.
Shows
The island of Phuket is almost as good as Bangkok and Pattaya for the variety of show programs. You can even take a grown-up child to some of them, as eroticism is not allowed on stage.
Aphrodite
Aphrodite Cabaret Show is the most popular transvestite show on the island of Phuket. The auditorium seats over 800 people. All the ladies on stage (and there are about 80 of them) have been men in the past, having undergone plastic surgery and other hormonal changes. But nothing indecent happens during the cabaret performance, so children from 7 years old are allowed to enter.
Cost of admission: from 850 THB for adults, from 650 THB for children. For 100 THB, you can get a photo with your favorite actresses after the show.
Operation schedule: 2-3 concerts daily from 6 pm.
Address: 1 99/100 Kathu, Kathu District
Phone: +66 76 612 888
How to get there: Drive north of Phuket Town to Tesco Lotus. The cabaret building is located opposite the hypermarket.
Siam Niramit
Siam Niramit Phuket is an analog to the famous Bangkok performance, just recently opened on the island of Phuket. The hall can accommodate almost 1,800 people. During the performance, guests have the opportunity to see:
- About 100 actors, successively changing more than 500 luxurious costumes;
- A variety of additional effects: a thunderstorm with real rain, flying angels and demons, a realistic river;
- The history of Thailand from ancient times. The events are embodied in song and dance;
- A performance about Heaven and Hell through the eyes of the Thais;
- A costumed theatrical story about Thai holidays.
Specially for visitors to the country, everything that happens on stage is explained with the help of subtitles (in English and Russian) on a special screen.
Cost of admission: from 1500 THB to 2400 THB.
Opening hours: from 17:00 to 23:00.
Official website: siamniramitphuket.com
Address: 55/81 Moo 5, Chalermprakiet Road | Rassada, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Phone: +66 76 335 000
How to get there: take a tuk-tuk, motorcycle, or cab to the Tesco Lotus supermarket in the north of Phuket Town and continue north on the same highway for another five minutes.
Buy tickets you can here.
Fantasea
Fantasea Show is a performance that provides an opportunity to learn more about the country's history and culture. More than 400 actors and 40 elephants are used for the show. The performance lasts for an hour and a half.
The story was first shown back in the late last century. Since then, it has won the love of the audience and is in amazing demand.
The plot of the show revolves around the story of the love story of Prince Kamala and a simple village girl. The future ruler's beloved is stolen by bandits led by a mythical demon. The forces of good volunteered to help true love. In the end, Kamala's beloved was rescued, and the feast of feelings was marked by a real feast with acrobatic acts performed by elephants.
The show is held in the three thousand seat auditorium at the Palace of the Elephants. Before the show, it's worth arriving early to explore the surrounding Park Festival Villagé. It is home to such interesting tourist attractions:
- Souvenir stores and stalls with leather, latex, clay, silk products;
- Small amusement rides, including a shooting gallery and a darts game;
- Corners where live music is played.
- It's possible to ride elephants.
Cost of admission: from 1800 THB.
Opening hours: from 17:30 to 23:00.
Official website: www.phuket-fantasea.com
Address: 99 Kamala, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
Phone: +66 76 385 000
How to get there: The Fantasea Show is a short walk from Kamala Beach. There are buses to Kamala Beach from Phuket Town. From other beaches (Patong, Karon, or Kata), you can reach exclusively by own or rented transportation.
Other Nighttime Entertainment
- Beer Bars
Here you can enjoy a dozen craft beers and take a break from flirting, as the local Thais are not "on the hunt."
- Music Bars
The island of Phuket has a huge variety of music venues where you can listen to live music or famous DJs playing.
Everyone looking for entertainment after sunset can find it on Phuket Island. The nightlife here suits every tourist, regardless of their tastes and wallet.
