It can all be a bit predictable, so don't go expecting anything special. You'll either love Patong or you'll hate it.

Patong is famous for its nightlife.

Phuket could be a major clubbing destination in Southeast Asia, but the island has a long way to go before it can start competing with the likes of Singapore and KL.

Also in Phuket Town there are lots of pubs and beer bars and much less of the seedy side of Phuket nightlife. Phuket nightlife is at its most authentic in the small Thai clubs, where you can check out some of the local bands.

Phuket nightlife is at its most lively in Patong.

Patong is also known for its girls. Patong is what it is and it's best not to take the whole place too seriously.

For now, Phuket nightlife has enough depth to keep people entertained, but you feel as if there is more to come. However, it is possible to catch electro, techno, breaks, house and more in some Phuket clubs and bars. Pick up some CDs in a local store to get a feel for the music.

There are plenty of other areas where you can go and party, but usually they aren't as busy and entertaining as in Patong or Phuket Town. There are a few Phuket clubs where shower curtain rod you can hear cutting-edge music, but these are few and far between. There are a few exceptions scattered around the island in places such as Surin, Kata-Karon and Nai Harn.
. Although Phuket nightlife is not quite on the same level as in Bangkok, that doesn't mean that you won't be able to find somewhere to have fun. Yes, it's true, there are countless bar girls and sex shows in Patong, but the people of Patong make no effort to conceal these facts.Phuket nightlife takes on many different forms.

Perhaps the most fun that can be had in Phuket is at some of the local clubs. This is Phuket nightlife at its most seedy, but it can be a lot of fun if you go in the right frame of mind. The center of the action is found on Soi Bangla, which is a hive of go-go bars, discos and stage shows.

The only area that Phuket really lacks anything in terms of nightlife is serious clubbing.

Generally speaking, the bars and clubs in Patong churn out hip hop and dance music hits. Phuket is one of Thailand's top destinations and as such there is a diverse range of nightspots on the island. The shining beacon of Phuket nightlife is that there is a great live-music scene around the island. There are lots of bands who can rattle out everything from rock and indie to jazz and blues. That being said, Patong is cheap and the bars and clubs stay open later than in other parts of Phuket. The bars are loud, the clubs are obnoxious and the streets are crowded. Phuket Town is probably the best place to sample some Thai-style clubbing. If you can get into it, there is a top indie scene in Phuket