Phuket It is one of the most visited islands in Thailand and if in the past it was known as a place where you come to enjoy a secluded vacation with peace of mind and a relaxed atmosphere, today it is a lively island known for its extensive nightlife scene and plenty of attractions for the whole family to enjoy.
Among the most popular attractions on the island you will find excellent bathing beaches with beach facilities, smoothie stands and excellent massage corners, a local food market with street stalls, the oyster and shell museum, as well as several day trips departing from the place to neighboring islands to which you can purchase a ticket through one of the local agencies or the hotel.
But with all due respect to the attractions mentioned above, the center of things is on Bangla Street, which after sunset is closed to vehicle traffic and gets a new life. In the hours of darkness you will no longer find the sleepy street lazily walking under the blazing sun, although the kicking center of Phuket's nightlife scene.
As such, the street, which extends a total of less than half a kilometer (from the beach to Rat-U-Thit Street near the Jungceylon shopping center), attracts thousands of tourists every night who come to release energy, drink, dance and enjoy the dance clubs, pubs and bars that are open until sunrise, then he will put on a sleepy mask again and rest until sunset.
In addition to the clubs and pubs, on Bangla Street you can find street stalls with local produce alongside traditional food and decadent desserts, spectacular fire shows and loopholes and music that can be heard in the distance alongside the laughter of the revelers as well as some smoke and soot.
Although the place mainly attracts young people looking for a busy nightlife scene, saturation of alcohol and loud music, even those who want to enjoy the hours of darkness without tearing their eardrums will be able to find what they are looking for. In this case, it is recommended to turn to one of the side streets that diverge from Bangla Road, where there are nicer and much quieter pubs, with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly prices.
And what to do if your friends forcefully pull you towards the noisy area? Well, you will be happy to hear that in some clubs there are local bands that play covers of international music. Some of them are not bad at all and even involve the embarrassed audience in what may lead to a funny and unforgettable night.
