Busy Bars/Clubs For The Local Thais In Patong?

[Rsee]

Hi all,

Are there any busy bars/dance clubs in Patong that cater mostly to the average Thai person. I want a find a place wtih minimum tourists and BG's.

Whats the most popular places for local Thais in Patong?

[Tropicalevo]

Most Thais won't drink in tourist areas - too expensive. They tend to drink in local Kareoke bars. (Probably spelt that wrong - I don't do kareoke.)

[LivinLOS]

Soi Tan.. Galaxy etc.. Tho be prepared for some serious stink eye from the thai guys and beware of kicking something off, its not a place I would go with my defences down at 2 - 4 am etc..

Even less accessable is the burmese populated Karaokes on the canal rd between soi tan and nanai.. Thats where the thai guys go for P4P..

As said Patong isnt really a going out place for 'average Thai people' its a town thats tourist centric.. Phuket town has a much nice vibe for normal bars.. Sofa, T2, Jammin, Timber Hut, etc etc etc.

[stevenl]

Yes, go to phuket town. Nicer places, more choice and more thais who do not work in the tourist industry.

[katabeachbum]

Soi Tan.. Galaxy etc.. Tho be prepared for some serious stink eye from the thai guys and beware of kicking something off, its not a place I would go with my defences down at 2 - 4 am etc..

Even less accessable is the burmese populated Karaokes on the canal rd between soi tan and nanai.. Thats where the thai guys go for P4P..

As said Patong isnt really a going out place for 'average Thai people' its a town thats tourist centric.. Phuket town has a much nice vibe for normal bars.. Sofa, T2, Jammin, Timber Hut, etc etc etc.

agree

and going to a thai place you need to behave like thais. its not bangla anymore, and approaching a thais bird could be fatal, or at least expect to be layed down on the floor with a gun to your head.

Iv been enjoying going to thai places past 3 years, but I do know how to behave

Edit. My memory fails me, Galaxy I started going to at the old location close to Bangla, must be 5 years ago. Advantage to go with some attractive girls, as the thai guys dont instantly consider you as competition

Edited August 5, 2010 by katabeachbum

[Rsee]

great advice/feedback guys. thanks!