Event Dates
From: Sunday, December 31, 2023
To: Sunday, December 31, 2023
Spectacular parties, wild drag shows and impressive fireworks await visitors on Patong Beach
Spectacular parties, wild drag shows and impressive fireworks await visitors on Patong Beach and across Phuket during the annual New Year’s even celebrations.
- Are you visiting Phuket for the New Year? Stay close to parties at the Grand Mercure Phuket featuring spacious rooms, excellent pool facilities and highly-rated breakfasts.
Phuket During New Year
- Phuket is one of Asia’s most popular New Year destinations offering a wide range of options to celebrate the arrival of 2023, including beach parties, gala dinners, fireworks and poolside events.
Patong Beach
- Patong Beach is the epicentre of New Year celebrations in Phuket. Hundreds gather on the sand to see in the new year.
- The beach organises live entertainment with a countdown and colourful fireworks display.
- Patong beach is 3.5 km long. The gay section is in front of La Lora Resort. You can’t miss it. Just keep an eye out for the rainbow flags.
- Afterwards, people head to the bars to continue the celebrations.
- Stay at the Homm Bliss Southbeach Patong, rated “Fabulous” by guests with ocean view rooms, spacious pool and high-end amenities.
Paradise Complex
- The liveliest gay parties are along Paradise Complex Patong, a short street with drag shows, dancing, go-go bars and massage parlours.
- Paradise Complex is located a 5-minute walk from Bangla Road (Phuket’s biggest nightlife and entertainment spot).
- The gay area is concentrated within a few pedestrianised streets, opposite the Royal Paradise Hotel and Thanon Ratuthit Songroipi Road.
- Zag Club is one of the most popular venues; large, flashy and with a busy outside terrace.
- Tangmo Club is the other late nightclub in the Paradise complex with sexy GoGos, drag shows and a high-energy atmosphere.
- Upgrade your Phuket experience at the “Superb” rated Skyview resort, offering 5-star service, a modern gym, classically decorated rooms and à la carte breakfast.
Other Beach parties
- Patong Beach is the most popular choice to celebrate NYE, but you’ll also find celebrations on Karon, Kata, Kamala and Bangtao beaches.
- South of Patong Beach, Karon and Kata beaches offer their own New Year’s Eve festivities.
- These beaches, famous for their fine white sand, are perfect for surfing, snorkelling, and other water activities. They are usually not too crowded on New Year’s night.
- North of Patong, Kamala Beach and Surin Beach (30 minutes from Patong) host some of Thailand’s most famous countdown events.
- The massive gathering on Surin Beach includes live music, a barbeque, and fireworks displays.
- Surin beach is one of the most extensive beaches in Phuket. December sunsets are quite dramatic. Experience them at The Surin Phuket, a beachfront tropical getaway, rated “Superb” by guests.
Other things to do in Phuket
- Toast to your holiday at Chalong Bay Rum Distillery
- Visit the island’s Big Buddha statue
- Stroll down Naka Weekend Market
- Explore the gorgeous, intricate, and large Wat Chalong temple complex.
- Take a trip to Karon viewpoint.
- Fly through the jungle Tarzan-style
- Visit the James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay Tour from Phuket.
Recommended Hotels in Phuket
We have chosen Hotels close to the gay bars that have high reviews,
Lub d Phuket, R-Mar Resort, Orchid Resortel, Phusita House 3
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Diamond Cliff Resort and Spa is set within 20 acres of beautiful gardens. Overlooking the Andaman Sea and Kalim Beach, it offers 3 restaurants, 3 bars and 2 pools. Complimentary fruit shopping at the hotel’s fruit shop. Rooms feature stunning sunset views from private balconies. Each comes with polished wooden flooring and a cable/satellite TV. A minibar and fridge
Situated in Patong Beach, Homm Bliss Southbeach Patong features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a garden. With free WiFi, 24-hour front desk and room service. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and bathroom with a shower.
Featuring an outdoor pool as well as a sauna, the modern Ramada offers air-conditioned guestrooms, a restaurant, a fitness centre, bicycle rental and free WiFi in all areas. A private balcony, all rooms at Ramada Phuket Deevana Patong come with pleasant views, a flat-screen satellite TV, a safety deposit box, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with free toiletries
R-Mar Resort offers rooms with wooden wall panels and floors, it also has an outdoor pool and restaurant. Featuring private balconies, rooms at R-Mar Resort and Spa come with a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. A fridge and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. The private bathroom has a bathtub with hot and cold shower.
Arial view of the Fireworks along the beach
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Spend the day playing on the beach then return to dine at one of La Flora Resort Patong – SHA Extra Plus’s 2 restaurants. All 67 individually furnished rooms feature free WiFi and DVD players. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs, and other standard amenities include balconies, refrigerators, and LCD TVs.
Along with 3 outdoor pools, this resort has a full-service spa and a restaurant. A free area shuttle, and a free shopping center shuttle. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite. All 314 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Deep soaking tubs, an refrigerators, minibars (stocked with some free items), and LED TVs.
Spend the day playing on the beach then return to dine at one of Impiana Resort Patong – SHA Extra Plus’s 2 restaurants. All 71 rooms feature thoughtful touches like pillow menus and bathrobes, plus free WiFi and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Guests will also find DVD players, room service, and coffee makers.
This resort features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a poolside bar. All 303 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and sofa beds. For a bit of entertainment, LED TVs come with satellite channels, and guests will also appreciate thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers.