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Phuket voted one of Conde Nast’s Magazines top ten tropical resort destinations in the world. And is the setting for the gay pride festival held over a six day period with the parade being on the final Sunday.
The Phuket Gay Pride festival has been held every year in one form or another since 1999. New organisers, the Phuket Loves You Club, took over the event recently and since then it’s been held in April.
Most of the festival action takes place in Patong beach, which has a thriving gay-oriented entertainment industry, and the local municipality is supportive of the event. Those looking for a gay nightlife scene in Phuket will find it year round here, mainly in the Soi Paradise area of Patong.
Gay pride festival has become a very popular event in Phuket attracting record numbers of visitors from around the world last year, the gay area is Patong Beach, where you will find all the gay bars and clubs, booking your stay early is highly recommended, as the best accommodation books out fast.
Organisers estimate some 30,000 people came to watch Phuket Pride’s grand parade last year, the main attraction during the week. With many parade participants decked out in copious amounts of feathers, sequins and glitter, it’s certainly a crowd-pleasing, colourful spectacle. The parade starts on Soi Tan, Patong, at 16:00
On the final Sunday there will be a closing day ‘afternoon tea dance’ party help in Soi Paradise with live Dj’s and BBQ and in the evening the official closing party, this is being billed as ‘The ultimate Pride closing party’ with international Dj’s , shows and special appearances.
We have chosen Hotels close to the gay bars that have high reviews,
Lub d Phuket, R-Mar Resort, Orchid Resortel, Phusita House 3
Hotels in Patong Beach tend to book out fast! Book now and Pay on arrival.
Our Editors stay at the Westin Siray Bay during the Pride festivities.
For more information and advice on Phuket gay pride,
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Most of the gay bars are in the Paradise Complex, so we have chosen Hotels close to all the gay bars in this area that have high reviews on booking.com our hotel partner .
A spacious and luxurious condominium right in the heart of Patong. Good nightlife, 10 mins walk to beach, plenty of restaurants, shops & bars nearby. Patong is literally on your doorstep!! The condo is 78 sqm big
You will love to watch the sunset over Patong Bay from the pool area on the rooftop. The condo is in a convenient location, away from the crowd and only a few minutes from the main attractions of Phuket
Swim lengths in the rooftop infinity pool to an enchanting mountain and ocean backdrop. At ground level, work out in the fitness center and stroll in the sun garden by the pool. In-between, lavish condo’s with bathtub
44 sqm brand new 1 bedroom apartment in the best location in Patong, 5 minute walk to the beach, 10 minute walk to Bangla Road and Jungceylon mall. The building is new, with great amenities
Official coverage of Phuket Gay Pride
The popular gay bars and nightclubs in Phuket are located in the area surrounding the Exit Road of the Paradise Complex in Patong Town. Clubs get busy from 11pm. The hotels we have recommended are within a short walking distance of the bars and beaches.
Diamond Cliff Resort and Spa is set within 20 acres of
gardens above Patong. Overlooking the Andaman and Kalim Beach, it offers 3 restaurants, 3 bars and 2 poolsBangla, Lub d Phuket Patong offers both private and dormitory-style rooms with air conditioning. The stylish hostel features its own outdoor pool, free WiFi in all areas
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, Free WiFi is available
The air-conditioned rooms come with cable TV and a fan. A refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower.