Longtail boats on Haad Rin, Koh Phangan

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Bars, Beach Clubs and Nightlife in the Thai Islands

Beach clubs, nightlife streets and Koh Phangan’s full-moon nights.

Our 3 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated 2026-10-25

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Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Thai islands.

  1. On Bang Tao beach

    Catch Beach Club

    Bang Tao, Phuket·Beach club

    A beach club on Bang Tao for long lunches and sunsets.

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  2. Patong after dark

    Bangla Road

    Patong, Phuket·Nightlife street

    Patong’s nightlife street, closed to traffic in the evening.

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  3. Every full moon

    Full Moon Party

    Haad Rin, Koh Phangan·Beach party

    The beach party held on Haad Rin at every full moon.

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The Andaman Sea 2

Phuket, Krabi and Railay, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and Phang Nga Bay. Best November to April.

  1. Patong after dark

    Bangla Road

    Patong, Phuket·Nightlife street

    Patong’s nightlife street, closed to traffic in the evening.

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  2. On Bang Tao beach

    Catch Beach Club

    Bang Tao, Phuket·Beach club

    A beach club on Bang Tao for long lunches and sunsets.

    Explore View on map

The Gulf of Thailand 1

Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Driest from January; wettest October to December.

  1. Every full moon

    Full Moon Party

    Haad Rin, Koh Phangan·Beach party

    The beach party held on Haad Rin at every full moon.

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