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| Phuket Island Beer, Thailand |
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| Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand |
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| Beautiful Sunset, Patong Beach, Phuket |
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| Phuket Old Town |
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| Bangla Road, Phuket by Night |
Day 3 Tuesday June 23 2026 (Phuket & Koh Samui) - my 2nd day in Patong, Phuket, after a morning stroll in Patong Beach (my last visit was in June 2013), we took a local bus (songthaew 50bht) to visit the historic Phuket Old Town, my 1st time visit & thoroughly enjoyed our time roaming the historic town ! In the evening, it was sun set viewing in Patong Beach & a feel of the nightlife in Bangla Road. A great & productive day in Phuket !
1) Goooood Morning, Patong Beach ! - a morning stroll along the Beach Road of Patong & Patong Beach, Phuket, exploratory & a down the memory visit for me since June 2013 ! Bought a pack of takeaway fried fish with rice / chili (35bht) from a roadside stall as my lunch of the day !
2) Took a local bus (songthaew) from a bus stop, located opposite a colonial style building along the Beach Road for a ride (50bht) > Phuket Old Town, a must visit when you are in Phuket ! Just sit (rock & roll) & enjoy the coastal scenery as the bus heading towards the Phuket Old Town !
3) Arriving in Phuket Old Town near a roundabout & the start of my morning walkabout in Phuket Old Town, the historic heart of Phuket City, famed for its colourful Sino-Portuguese & Peranakan (mixed Thai & Chinese) architecture, vibrant cafes & rich tin-mining history, the area is packed with boutique shops, street art & unique food spots, making it an excellent cultural half-day trip or evening getaway from the Patong Beach.
4) Queen Sirikit Garden, Phuket Town - also called Maggon, located on Thalang Road, next to the Tourism Authority of Phuket Office, it has a golden dragon monument built by Phuket Municipality in the occassion of the 72nd birthday of HM Queen Sirikit in 2004.
5) Old Police Station & The Clock Tower, Phuket Old Town - an iconic landmark built in the early 1907 during the prosperous tin-mining era, the building was part of a development plan led by the High Commissioner of Phuket & he invited the Standard Chartered Bank from Penang to open a branch in Phuket as part of the agreement requested that a police station be built opposite the bank to enhance security in the area.
6) Museum Phuket, Thailand - also known as the Peranakannitat Museum located at a bustling intersection in Old Phuket Town where two historic buildings facing each opther across Phang Nga Road & Phuket Road, one is the former Chartered Bank & the other is the Old Police Station, easily recognisable by its yellow clock tower; just enjoy browsing the various exhibits on display & the charm of the building, you are well rewarded on this particular visit !
7) Teng Gong Tong - a historic Saengthem Shrine in Phuket Old Town, built in 1891 by Hokkien Chinese settlers, known for its stunning Fujian architecture & intricate stucco dragons, this tranquil shrine is tucked away in a narrow alley on Phang Nga street.
8) Stray walking in Old Phuket Town, foot massage, Phuket Island beer in modern cafes, old historic buildings, Chinese Hokkien temple, museum, street art, souvenir shops etc - plenty of sightseeing for a productive half day trip from Patong Beach leaving behind a fond memory !
9) Blue coloured songthaew (local bus) serving the Phuket Old Town & Patong Beach area, the bus stop is just located opposite the Fresh Market (Fruit & Vegetable), Phuket Town, no haggling for bus fare, just pay 50bht (Rm6) & enjoy the rock & roll for a 30 minutes fun ride from the Phuket Town back to the scenic Patong Beach & vice versa !
10) Central Patong - the local bus dropped us off near the Bangla Road & we spent our time loitering the Central Patong & Jungceylon Mall areas, both are cosy high end malls offering familiar apparel & cosmetic brands plus eateries in a modern space & ambience, located opposite very near to the Bangla Road.
11) Jungceylon Mall, Patong Beach, Phuket - the largest shopping complex in Phuket accommodating international brands like Coach, Birkenstock, Uniglo & supermarket Big C & specialty shops, casual eateries, movie theater & trampoline park etc.
12) Bangla Road, Patong, Phuket - the beating heart of Phuket's nightlife, stretching from the beachfront inland to Rat-U-Thit Road, an ordinary street by day but by night, it transforms into a vehicle free pedestrian zone exploding with neon lights, deafening music, go-go bars & street vendors; down all your sorrows & be merry going when you stroll or enjoy a jar of Phuket Island beer in any of the bars here !
13) Exiting the Bangla Road & a short walk back to our hotel for a well earned rest & an afternoon nap !
14) A good rest & a power nap in the afternoon in our hotel room after the morning Phuket Old Town & Bangla Road visits.
15) A panoramic view of Patong town, Phuket from our hotel.
16) After an afternoon rest in our hotel & a refreshed mind & body, we ventured out again towards the Patong Beach looking forward to see a beautiful sunset if lady luck is with us !
17) Patong Beach, Phuket in the evening - welcome back, KM, reminiscing my Good Old Days when I travelled solo in June 2013 & strolled this famous beach off the coast of Andaman Sea !
18) Lady luck was with us, beautiful sunset in Patong Beach, Phuket - a great start for our evening stroll, right place & right timing !
19) Parasailing, Patong Bay, Phuket - pay 1,500bht (Rm183 = US$45) for a 1km parasailing ride, set yourself free & buy a thrilling experience for a water spot & soaring high above one of the Thailand most famous coastlines with a parasailing adventure over Patong Bay !
20) Music, drinking & fun activities about to start in Patong Beach, Phuket while the sun gradually sets !
21) Phuket Pride 2026 festive mood in high gear in Paton Beach ! It's fun time ! Music on, line dancing in Patong Beach, you are most welcome to join the "madding" crowd ! Cheers to all !
23) Bangla Road by Night -just enjoy the nightlife here when the entire place is lighted up, your mood will swing from low to high gear after a bout of cool Phuket Island beer & you will look forever like the young sweet thing of 21 in this very moment !
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22) Patong Beach Road by Night - the night is forever young, lively & vibrant here, just enjoy the food & entertainment till the wee hours ! For me & my travel buddies, two old "camels" from nearby Malaysia are heading back to our hotel for a good night sleep ! Gooooood Night !
