Paradise Complex Patong is a short street where you get it all from drag shows, dancing and go-go bars, to massage parlors. Paradise Complex is located a 5-minute walk from Bangla Road (Phuket’s biggest nightlife and entertainment spot) the area is full of gay bars and restaurants. All gay bars on Paradise Complex street host nightly shows which are free entry but guests are expected to buy at least one drink.

The general area gets busy around 10 to 11 pm until 2 am (or even 4 am depending on the crowd) with many of the bars putting on street performances to attract guests. By midnight most of the gay bars are crowded. Boat Bar and Zag Bar are two of the most popular venues in Paradise Complex.

Music: Across all the bars, mainstream pop is most common. Expect current chart hits and even the odd bar streaming YouTube.

Crowd: Phuket’s gay town is visited by a mix of mostly tourists, professional working men, and local guys.

Dress: Casual clothing is fine. Flip tops and tank tops seem to be the uniform for most people.