Gay / Lesbian Phuket
The Phuket Gay scene is centered around the main resort town on Patong Beach, specifically, the Paradise Complex on Rat-U-Thit road. In this area, you'll find many bars, clubs and shops catering to gay men. It's a bit less commercial than Pattaya, but the night life is still predominately made up of host and go-go bars.
Resources for Gay Travelers
Reflecting the rather liberal attitude described above, there are a wealth of businesses and information resources catering to the Gay traveler. Here's our picks for the best of these:
General Phuket Information for Gay Travelers
- Dreaded Ned's
- A comprehensive site with information and additional links for everything from nightspots to personals, covering all of Thailand.
- Utopia
- Award-winning web site with lots of information for Thailand and the rest of Asia.
- PLU Guide
- "People Like Us" is a Singaporean based company publishing free maps to several Southeast Asia destinations, including Phuket. You can view the current guide on-line, and also get it mailed to you for only the cost of postage.
Gay Travel Services
- Purple Dragon
- The guys at Purple Dragon specialize in personalized travel throughout Southeast Asia. Choose from a variety of base packages that you can add special side trips to for a one of a kind vacation experience. They have a branch office in Phuket's Paradise Complex.
Gay Guide Books
| Utopia Guide to Thailand (2nd Edition) : the Gay & Lesbian Scene in 23 Cities Including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya & Phuket | ||
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Gay-Friendly Phuket Hotels
There are a number of gay run and gay friendly accommodations on Phuket. Most of them are small establishments that have only limited advance booking capabilities, usually by email only. The following hotel(s) can be booked through our on-line partners:
| Stars | Hotel Name | Location | Rate |
| Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort Phuket | Patong | From: $ 86 | |
| Resting on a hillside overlooking the busy and popular Pantong Bay is the Baan Yin Dee Resort. Less than a mile from Pantong Beach and its many restaurants, activities and entertainments, the resort is a quietly situated location for those looking to enjoy the luxury of a “boutique” resort.
The (More...) Check rates for the Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort Phuket at Agoda. Check rates for the Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort Phuket at Reservations 24. Compare rates for the Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort Phuket at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined. | |||
| Burasari Resort Phuket | Patong | From: $ 98 | |
| Visitors to the Burasari Resort enjoy a quiet and peaceful accommodation in the heart of the busy and popular Patong beach area. Here guests can take to the streets and enjoy the dining, entertainment and nightlife, or they can choose to relax in the opulent surroundings within the accommodations of (More...) Check rates for the Burasari Resort Phuket at Agoda. Check rates for the Burasari Resort Phuket at Reservations 24. Compare rates for the Burasari Resort Phuket at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined. | |||
| Connect Guesthouse Hotel Phuket | Patong | From: $ 30 | |
| With its central location, Connect Guesthouse is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Phuket.
The hotel features a wide range of modern facilities and services in its 20 well-appointed guestrooms and throughout the premises.
All of the guestrooms are replete with internet access – LAN, in room (More...) Check rates for the Connect Guesthouse Hotel Phuket at Reservations 24. Compare rates for the Connect Guesthouse Hotel Phuket at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined. | |||
Gay Shopping on Phuket
- Wiwat Wis.
- Phuket-based designer of beach and club-wear. Lots of lycra and spandex, sometimes with a little leather thrown in. Drop by the boutique in the Paradise Complex or order through the web site.
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