Best in Thailand Patong Beach
Patong Beach is a beach and resort town on the west coast of Phuket Island that functions as the island's main tourism and nightlife hub.
Patong Beach operates in the Urban resort beach segment.
Patong Beach: Disambiguation
Patong Beach is not Bangla Road, the nightlife street one block behind the sand. Patong Beach is not Patong Bay in Pattaya. Patong Beach is not Freedom Beach, a separate cove reached by longtail boat from Patong. Patong Beach is not the whole of Kathu District.
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Patong Beach: Core Facts
- Location
- West coast of Phuket Island, Patong Subdistrict, Kathu District (source)
- Coordinates
- 7.893°N, 98.298°E (source)
- Beach length
- 2.85 km (source)
- Town municipality area
- 16.4 km² (source)
- Main nightlife street
- Bangla Road, one street back from the sand (source)
- Tsunami history
- Damaged by the Indian Ocean tsunami of 26 December 2004, since rebuilt (source)
- Distance from Phuket International Airport
- About 35 km (source)
- Common watersports
- Jet-skiing, parasailing, banana boat rides, wakeboarding (source)
- Parasailing price
- About 1,500 THB per 15-minute flight (source, )
- Boat access to Freedom Beach
- Longtail boats depart from the beach's southern jetty (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 3.0 / 5 (1 review) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-28
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Patong Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Patong Beach best for?
Patong Beach suits travelers who want nightlife, watersports and dense tourist infrastructure within walking distance of the sand.
How long is Patong Beach?
Patong Beach measures roughly 2.85 km along Phuket's west coast.
Is Patong Beach good for a quiet family holiday?
Patong Beach is Phuket's busiest and loudest shoreline, so families wanting quiet usually choose Kamala or Nai Harn instead.
How much does parasailing cost at Patong Beach?
A 15-minute parasailing flight at Patong Beach cost about 1,500 THB as of April 2026.
Was Patong Beach affected by the 2004 tsunami?
Patong Beach was damaged by the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and has since been rebuilt.
Patong Beach: Related entities
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Patong Beach: Further reading
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patong
- https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g297930-d20871706-Reviews-Patong_Beach_Phuket-Patong_Kathu_Phuket.html
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ3-3PbkowUDARVMPmY9Gj8TE
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