The Best Nightlife Areas in Phuket Town
The Phuket Town is in the Southeast part of Phuket, it is the home of cultural art, galleries, relic and historical crafts and antiques. The Southern Chinese, Arabian and Indian Entrepreneurs, European architectural designs; Sino-Portuguese house and all of their sub-cultural legacies are all available here (Burke, et al, 2010). There are also several clubs, bars and discotheque that added flavor and modernity to the historical landmarks of Phuket Town. But if compared to other neighboring cities, the best nightlife areas in this town are a little lighter, indicative that the oriental conservatism is still transparent here.
Some of the best nightlife areas in Phuket include the new Saxophone Pub & Restaurant at the end of Chana Charoen Road, their stylish interior capture the heart of the youth; they offer local and international food while listening to live music. The Timber Hut in Yaowarat road is also popular among the youth, although they have an old wooden hut; they also offer the best cocktail and drinks while bands are playing. The Kao Jok See Restaurant offers eat all you can and Sino Portuguese interior design added with sumptuous Thai food makes them truly irresistible (Phuket.com, 2015).
Going to the best nightlife areas in Phuket Town is easy, in almost all major cities in Thailand including Bangkok, Ko Samui, Krabi and other cities and towns, there are local buses going to Phuket Town. Taxis and Tuk-tuk ride is a good alternative from different parts of the cities going to Phuket Town, although there is no standard fares that makes them expensive. Travelers can also negotiate for a flag down rate. There are also private cars or limousine for hire for faster and more comfortable ride. However, this is more expensive (Williams, 2010).
The best nightlife areas in Phuket Town open as early as 6:00 pm and close around 2:00 am as expected. Because of the preserved culture and history in the Phuket Town, it is still the window of Asian culture and religion. According to the study of Burnett Brown (2013), when traveling to Phuket, visitors must not criticize their government or the king, or they can be imprisoned. Visitors must also learn to appreciate their culture and Buddhism religion to avoid dangerous confrontation; they may be different, but they are also worthy of respect.
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References:
Brown, B. (2013) Thailand Destinations: Tips, Insights and Helpful Information, US: Xlibris, pp 193-197
Burke, A., Brash, C., Bush, A., Presser, B. (2010) Thailand’s Islands & Beaches, Australia: Lonely Planet, Australia: Lonely Planet, pp 308
Phuket.com (205) Phuket Town Nightlife, Where to go at Night at Phuket Town, Retrieved November 24, 2015 from: http://www.phuket.com/nightlife/phuket-town.htm#
Williams, C. (2010) Thailand, US: Lonely Planet pp 678-680