grumpyoldman Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Don't usually do the Patong step out, but did this last Friday night. Wow! Bustling for sure, carnival underway, Bangla packed, I always get a laugh at the people enthralled by the ladyboy dancers. "Oh, get a picture honey" it's like they are taking shots of the polar bears at the zoo. Anyway, not my typical thing, I do it a couple times of year, but anyone looking for some action..............there ya go (!), it's a-rockin ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chainsaw Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 it's a-rockin?..nah - it's a cesspit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadJoe Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I was thinking of going again, now I know not to. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlehead Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Whenever I pass through there, late at night, I have to stop and get a kebab from the guy just outside of the Taipan who makes them. They're the best. So, I sometimes walk Bangla a bit just to see what's new. All Tiger bars have moved across the street and seem to be hopping. Crowded as ever. I usually don't get down as far as the lady boy dancers. It's a rockin cesspit. (with good kebabs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikkalad Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Normally go down Friday arvo for a couple then back to Rawai for a part reality check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Whenever I pass through there, late at night, I have to stop and get a kebab from the guy just outside of the Taipan who makes them. They're the best. So, I sometimes walk Bangla a bit just to see what's new. All Tiger bars have moved across the street and seem to be hopping. Crowded as ever. I usually don't get down as far as the lady boy dancers. It's a rockin cesspit. (with good kebabs) No they're not. Turn up San Sabai and 50 metres before the road joins with third road, on the left-hand side is a "Turkish Kebab" place. They do the absolute best and at 100 Bt, it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Whenever I pass through there, late at night, I have to stop and get a kebab from the guy just outside of the Taipan who makes them. They're the best. So, I sometimes walk Bangla a bit just to see what's new. All Tiger bars have moved across the street and seem to be hopping. Crowded as ever. I usually don't get down as far as the lady boy dancers. It's a rockin cesspit. (with good kebabs) No they're not. Turn up San Sabai and 50 metres before the road joins with third road, on the left-hand side is a "Turkish Kebab" place. They do the absolute best and at 100 Bt, it's worth it. + 1 I get my kebab fix at this place as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Sure, we all know it's a pit, but it's our little bit of pit here. Must say, it is sort of interesting every once in awhile. As far as kebobs, yeah, I like a good one, made the huge mistake of taking one outside the Laguna bars at about 3AM six months ago. Possibly the worst on the island and I'm pretty sure I lost part of my intestine the next day crapping every 10 minutes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Sure, we all know it's a pit, but it's our little bit of pit here. Must say, it is sort of interesting every once in awhile. As far as kebobs, yeah, I like a good one, made the huge mistake of taking one outside the Laguna bars at about 3AM six months ago. Possibly the worst on the island and I'm pretty sure I lost part of my intestine the next day crapping every 10 minutes..... So it's your fault the sewer pipes are blocked. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellred Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Just got here yesterday. Went out to new Tiger and a few of the other sois down Bangla.. honestly? I don't like it. Too busy, too many touts harassing me and too many beefed up drunks who I need to tip toe around unless I am looking for trouble. Unfortunatley my booking on agoda is non refundable else Id check out right away and head to Krabi. Drink prices are crazy in new Tiger as well. A chang for myself and 3 shots of tequila came to 1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_Mustard Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Just got here yesterday. Went out to new Tiger and a few of the other sois down Bangla.. honestly? I don't like it. Too busy, too many touts harassing me and too many beefed up drunks who I need to tip toe around unless I am looking for trouble. Unfortunatley my booking on agoda is non refundable else Id check out right away and head to Krabi. Drink prices are crazy in new Tiger as well. A chang for myself and 3 shots of tequila came to 1200. Instead of going all the way to Krabi, you could continue at your current hotel and just venture a few minutes north or south of Patong and you will find quieter and cheaper nightlife. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellred Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Yes I was also looking into that. What's Karon and Kata like generally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Yes I was also looking into that. What's Karon and Kata like generally? Parts of Karon are quiet. Kata is pretty busy this time of year, but much nicer than Patong any day. Especially the beach. There are nice restaurants too and quite a few bars in different areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Yes I was also looking into that. What's Karon and Kata like generally? Parts of Karon are quiet. Kata is pretty busy this time of year, but much nicer than Patong any day. Especially the beach. There are nice restaurants too and quite a few bars in different areas. I would second that. Karon/Kata is like night/day compared with Patong. much more laid back yet still has plenty of eateries and bars. Nicer beaches. You will always get rip-off bars anywhere - just choose your drinking hole carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken from Karon Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Problem with Patong (where do I start) is where to park. Everything's too expensive. Soi Bangla is more like a freakshow than a place for entertainment. The tourists there think they have some right to behave in ways they never would in their home countries. Far too many people and a fantastic place for expats not to go. I say AWP - Anywhere But Patong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishIvan Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Just got here yesterday. Went out to new Tiger and a few of the other sois down Bangla.. honestly? I don't like it. Too busy, too many touts harassing me and too many beefed up drunks who I need to tip toe around unless I am looking for trouble. Unfortunatley my booking on agoda is non refundable else Id check out right away and head to Krabi. Drink prices are crazy in new Tiger as well. A chang for myself and 3 shots of tequila came to 1200. Yeah itz crazy! I agree, these idiot tourists book a hotel on the main sex strip in Phuket and then complain its expensive! Blow Krabi! lets get the hell outta here and go to Prachuap Kiri Kan and drink cans of Leo's on the side of the road Thai Style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishIvan Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I reckon you might be able to find 1 bar there! it will be awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 (edited) Soi Bangla is a place people like to go and have a rubber-neck because it reinforces their own perceived sense of moral superiority.............bit like many of the posters on this thread. Edited December 26, 2012 by KarenBravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishIvan Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Soi Bangla is a place people like to go and have a rubber-neck because it reinforces their own perceived sense of moral superiority.............bit like many of the posters on this thread. I dont feel superior there, I feel right at home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellred Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 A few days in and I'm actually starting to like it. Spent most of my evenings in Tiger 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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