Patong Nightlife can be gaudy, rowdy, naughty, noisy, tacky, disgusting, or delightful -- take your pick to describe it. As the sun goes down the lights come on, the girls and katoeys (transexuals) come out, and the show begins on soi Bangla and the surrounding areas. ‘Beer bars’ Thai style usually have a score of young hostesses (generally female) who serve drinks and chit chat with the customers (usually male). The competition is fierce and the management of each establishment depends on the charms and the finely honed talents of persuasion of the girls to help potential customers decide where they want to enjoy a drink or two.
Some of the more popular places on Soi Bangla are Ned Kelley’s Bar where Big Joe and Little John can regale you with stories about Phuket, and on down the street, The Kangaroo Bar and the Alice Bar draw steady crowds. You can drop by the Oasis Club on Soi Patong Resort for a game of pool and a cold beer. Thai-style Go-Go clubs like the Play School and Pink Panther on Soi Sea Dragon, and the Rock Hard and Tai Pan Discos on Soi Bangla, all have dancers to entertain the customers.
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