2 Best Nightlife in Phuket and the Andaman Coast, Thailand

Designed to look like the inside of a jungle, this roadside bar-club is the venue for live gigs that get locals, expats, and tourists dancing together until the late hours. Outside, benches offer respite from blaring music and a place to snack from nearby street food stalls. It's not as lively on nights when there isn't a live performance.

Patong has a reputation for its happening nightlife, and the seedy side of it is easily avoidable. Some of the more tasteful nightlife venues are found along Thaweewong Road, including live music bars, expat pubs, and folks picking up a to-go drink from 7-Eleven and sitting on the beach.