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What are the best party and beach destinations in Thailand besides Phuket, Pattaya, and Krabi?

Steven *********
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From Bkk. For party and beaches and nightlife. Best places to visit?? NO phuket ,pattaya or krabi !
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The discussion revolves around recommended party and beach destinations in Thailand, excluding the popular locations of Phuket, Pattaya, and Krabi. Participants suggest islands such as Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao for their vibrant nightlife and beach scenes. Other options include Hua Hin, Koh Chang, and lesser-known spots like Cha Am and Bangsaen. The consensus is that although some respondents feel that the best party atmosphere can be found in the excluded areas, many alternatives exist that offer enjoyable experiences for nightlife and beach relaxation.
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Joe ********
Joe ********
Go phi phi but its inbetween Phuket and Krabi
Will ******
Will ******
A friend of mine likes Koh Phayam. It’s quieter but has a nice intimate bar scene apparently
Joe ********
Joe ********
@Will *****
full of Israelis though
Joe ********
Joe ********
If you mean koh phangan
Joe ********
Joe ********
@Will *****
phayam is a party island too?
Will ******
Will ******
@Joe *******
nope two v different islands
Rok ********
Rok ********
Koh Samet ( just a chill island closest to BKK)
Nicholas ************
Nicholas ************
Koh Chang
Daryle ******
Daryle ******
Wow, if you are taking Krabi out of the equation, you are really missing out. IMO.
Dany ********
Dany ********
only the gulf islands remain then
Paul *********
Paul *********
Don’t know. Did you hear of Google?
Steven *********
Steven *********
OP
@Paul ********
your mother already helped me
Paul *********
Paul *********
@Steven ********
omg my mother was a whore. She didn’t help you. She’s give you aids you dirty bastard
Paul *********
Paul *********
@Steven ********
that doesn’t even make sense bro. Just like your last comment. And omg if you come back a third time hahahaha explain that shit you just said.
Steven *********
Steven *********
OP
@Paul ********
she had you. Case closed incel
Steve ***********
Steve ***********
Stupid post, you want beaches, party and nightlife, but you don’t want to go to Phuket, it’s the perfect description of Phuket 🤷‍♂️
David *********
David *********
@Steve **********
full of piss pots druggies and 25% dearer then anywhere else not really Thailand 400baht taxi fare for locals is 800baht for foreigners yes a great place lol
Darren *******
Darren *******
@David ********
based on the OP's responses and posts on here it sounds like the ideal place for him to go then!
George *******
George *******
Any ladyboy bars in Hua Hin 🤣🤣
Carlo ***********
Carlo ***********
djfre*****
djfre*****
Pattaya soi Buakhao
Kent ***********
Kent ***********
Do your research, it's all on the internet
Paul ********
Paul ********
Koh lanta
Robert *********
Robert *********
Koh chang
Carlos *********
Carlos *********
phu quoc, then.
Jessica ***************
Jessica ***************
Pattaya
Ivan *********
Ivan *********
Jomtien
Thaimer ******
Thaimer ******
Phangan if you want actual parties with 0 mainstream music
Michelangelo **********
Michelangelo **********
Koh Tao. Best!!!!
โทบี้ *******
โทบี้ *******
Saigon?
Darren *******
Darren *******
@โทบี้ ******
no beaches in Saigon
William ********
William ********
Jomtien beach
อ้วน *********
อ้วน *********
Just do what all the Thai people from bkk do and go to bangsaen on Saturday.
Mohammad ***********
Mohammad ***********
Koh Phangan?
Tom *******
Tom *******
Nana Plaza
Alek *********
Alek *********
Andy **********
Andy **********
Samui
John *********
John *********
Just dyor it’s that simple 🤷🏾‍♀️
Reg ***********
Reg ***********
Hau hin soi bintabat😀
โทบี้ *******
โทบี้ *******
@Reg **********
literally the very worst place in the city.. if you like that soi you should really go to Pattaya instead
Dany ********
Dany ********
@โทบี้ ******
yes its a dirty sexpat road
Reg ***********
Reg ***********
@โทบี้ ******
depends what you want ,im an old happily married man ,I've not been on bintabat for years I go to soi 94 area if im in hua hin my answer was too someone who wants the nightlife ,each to their own 😀
โทบี้ *******
โทบี้ *******
@Reg **********
sounds very healthy - I should probably try and judge less myself 👌🏽
Reg ***********
Reg ***********
@โทบี้ ******
people are entitled to their opinions, I happen to agree with yours but I don't judge people that differ from mine 😀
โทบี้ *******
โทบี้ *******
@Reg **********
enough "Pattaya people" in Hua Hin already.. that soi is an eyesore and a tourist trap.. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone really
Davey ********
Davey ********
Go to “ Cha Am” has a canny few girlie bars and the beach 🏝️ is magnificent “ 7” kilometres long and only 2-2.5 hours south of BKK 👍🥳🍻
Graham *****
Graham *****
Just google it going to have a look

Thans for the post
Scott ******
Scott ******
@Davey *******
hi davey is cha am good place to visit from Scott new Zealand
Davey ********
Davey ********
@Scott *****
Scott google “ Cha Am” it’s a nice quiet relaxing place and it’s also got enough nightlife 👍🥳🏝️🍻
Scott ******
Scott ******
@Davey *******
thank you davey
Davey ********
Davey ********
@Scott *****
Scott av never been to BS try both and you can see for yourself i can only comment on Cha Am 👍
Scott ******
Scott ******
@Davey *******
hi davey cha am or bang saray for retirement what do you think
Davey ********
Davey ********
@Scott *****
no problem Scott 👍🥳🏝️
Scott ******
Scott ******
@Davey *******
thank you davey for your advice from Scott new Zealand
Darren ********************
Darren ********************
BKK, Pattaya and Phuket are the only real party destinations in Thailand. Sure you can find nightlife elsewhere but will be subdued and boring in comparison. Koh Samui probably the next on the list. For beaches, Koh Kood is my favorite.
Glyn **********
Glyn **********
@Darren *******************
Koh Phangan would question that, with their full moon party, two half moons each month and a no moon party. These are followed up with the party after the party, a Shiva moon party and let's not forget the jungle parties.. I have probably missed a few others, but I'm no longer a party person...
Darren ********************
Darren ********************
@Glyn *********
Ha yeah I did forget about those 🙂👍 It's been 20 or so years since I went to one.
Michael ********
Michael ********
Railey
Steve ********
Steve ********
@Michael *******
Or Koh Lanta! Both in Krabi, however......
Michael ********
Michael ********
@Steve *******
not fussed on Lanta
视灣**
视灣**
pattaya near soi 6
Andrew ********
Andrew ********
@视灣**
Yes, this is my favorite place to take the family when we want to relax.
Bradley ********
Bradley ********
koh chang, koh phangan, koh samui, koh tao, hua hin, there are many other islands and beaches in thailand besides the 3 you mentioned. pick 1 and go
Elías ********
Elías ********
@Bradley *******
Hua Hin is good for the beach and the laid out vibe, but there's no partying here. Forget what AI might say, truth is there isn't, and that's why many people choose to come here, actually.
โทบี้ *******
โทบี้ *******
@Bradley *******
we don't have clubs in Hua Hin.. unless you count Thongsuk which I don't think is what OP wants 😅
Sue **********
Sue **********
@Bradley *******
exclude Hua Hin there is no nightlife there 😉
Tore *********
Tore *********
@Sue *********
plenty in HH unless you want early morning /rave/nightclub
Dk ****
Dk ****
@Sue *********
there is but it’s small and more relaxed compared with other areas in Thailand.
Bradley ********
Bradley ********
Soi Bintabat: This lane is considered Hua Hin's main nightlife street, home to numerous beer bars, sports bars with large-screen TVs, and pubs with pool tables. It has a lively and social atmosphere, with popular spots like the Blue Monkey club and Hemingway Bar.

Rooftop Bars: For panoramic views of the city and the Gulf of Thailand, visit the classy White Lotus Skybar at the Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa or Vana Nava Sky Bar atop the Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin. These venues offer cocktails, gourmet bites, and a sophisticated atmosphere, often with DJ music.

Live Music Venues: For dedicated music lovers, places like Rock Zone Snack Bar and Live Music in the Soi 94 area feature professional bands playing rock and blues covers. Other bars and restaurants such as El Toro Loco and those on Soi 51 also host live bands playing various genres.
Alexander *******
Alexander *******
@Bra****
, nobody under 60 years, so everyone goes to bed by 10 pm..
Dany ********
Dany ********
@Bradley *******
thats the sexpat road. not much party and beaches there. just a lot prostitutes that want to get you in their massage shop or rundown shoebox sized beer / girly bar
Daniel *******
Daniel *******
Most of the mainland beaches don't have clubs on them to speak of... You can't have your cake & eat it, too. You want the islands, so head there. Sounds like you want Samui..
Stuart ***********
Stuart ***********
Koh Samui?

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