Patong

Coordinates: 7°53′35″N 98°17′54″E / 7.89306°N 98.29833°E / 7.89306; 98.29833
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Patong (

tourist resort on the island of Phuket, and is the centre of Phuket's nightlife and shopping. The beach became popular with Western tourists, especially Europeans, in the late-1980s. It has numerous hotels
and the area has expanded into a tourist place.

History

Bangla Road, Patong Beach Walking Street, 2013
Bars along Bangla Road, Patong (2018)

Patong Beach is known for its

go go bars. Prostitution in Thailand
is illegal, but tolerated, as is the case in Patong.

On 26 December 2004, Patong Beach along with many other areas along the west coast of Phuket and Thailand were struck by a

2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. The wave caused a great deal of destruction to the waterfront of the beach and immediately inland and only one woman was killed in a basement seafront grocery store. Patong was one of the worst affected areas of Phuket, although the destruction was not as bad as nearby Khao Lak
. Patong has largely recovered since the tsunami.

Environment

As of 2015[update] the waters off Patong Beach exceeded Thai Pollution Control Department standards for

enterococci bacteria.[2]: 60  To avoid paying the municipal wastewater treatment fee of five baht per cubic meter, many households discharge their wastewater untreated into canals and the sea. Patong also has limited capacity to treat wastewater. The municipal wastewater treatment plant is nearing its capacity of 28,000 m3 a day. An upgrade be operational in 2018 which will increase capacity by an extra 9,000 m3 per day.[3]

Municipality's Efforts to Maintain Cleanliness at Patong Beach in Phuket

Patong Beach, attracting a large number of visitors every day. Unfortunately, this influx of tourists can sometimes lead to pollution and dirt on the beach. However, the municipality of Phuket is making a significant effort to maintain the cleanliness of Phuket Patong Beach. Every day, a dedicated team works to clean the beach, picking up the litter left by visitors and ensuring that this beautiful place remains clean and preserved for future generations. This commitment to preserving the natural beauty of Patong Beach reflects the importance that the municipality places on preserving its natural heritage and ensuring an enjoyable experience for visitors.

Nightlife

Bang-la is considered as the most popular walking street in Phuket. Along the street is full of beer bars and go-go bars, which makes tourists stay there longer or in a whole night.[4]

Patong Beach.






Gallery

  • Aerial view of Patong
    Aerial view of Patong
  • Patong Beach
    Patong Beach
  • Songthaews, Thawiwong Rd, Patong Beach
    Songthaews, Thawiwong Rd, Patong Beach
  • Patong Beach from Thanon Thawiwong
    Patong Beach from Thanon Thawiwong
  • Traffic in Patong's streets
    Traffic in Patong's streets
  • Jungceylon Shopping Mall
    Jungceylon Shopping Mall
  • Patong Night Market
    Patong Night Market

References

  1. ISBN 9789747857047
    .
  2. ISBN 978-616-316-327-1
    . Retrieved 5 September 2017.
  3. ^ Chuennirun, Achadtaya; Wipatayotin, Apinya (28 April 2018). "Image-conscious Patong to dredge 'black' waste canal". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
  4. ^ "What Makes Patong So Popular". 28 March 2019.

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