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Article by Nicke, 17 July
2002.
 Patong
changes all the time, if you haven't been here for the last year
or so you may be interested in this overview. This is not a complete
guide, just a rough overview of some of the changes here. The biggest
pride may be the new Patong municipaility headquarter and firestation
located on the road off Soi Sai Nam Yen (Patong City Hotel Rd).
Other
changes not documented by Photos are the new Tiger Disco located
on the second floor of the old 'Bangla Night Plaza' center, but
now they removed the shops on the first floor and created new bars
there with connection to the UB40 bar area behind. Soi Gonzo is
currently being revamped and look like a construction area at the
moment. Soi Eric has 4 new bars instead of the former shops and
exchange box. Off Sai Nam Yen we also have a new Bowling Alley and
Fishing/Bungy Jump park.
On
many places the long term lease expired this year and those areas
has been cleaned with everything removed, mostly small shops and
stalls.
The
south part of Rat-U-Thit Road has been developed heavily during
the last year(s). Patong is not a small beach destination anymore,
Patong is becoming a small town.
The
land opposite Post Office on
Rat-u-thit Rd. Now empty.
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The
land opposite Post Office on
Rat-u-thit Rd.
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The
Andaman Promenade is a new
project also located on Rat-u-thit Rd.
(Shopping street) |
Mermaid
Resort is one of these
new hotels located on Rat-u-thit Rd.
North side of Patong. Another one is
First Class Hotel.
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The land close to Bpla Loma Park.
Before we had many nice and simple beach restaurants here
along the beachstrip but
they are now removed. Along the beach
road we had a massage shop among others.
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The
land close to Bpla Loma Park.
Another picture. |
Sai Nam Yen also look big different.
The old small shops has been removed and replaced by tall
townhouses/buildings.
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Another picture from Sai Nam Yen |
Rat-u-thit Rd. in the middle of Patong.
Close to/Opposite The Shark Club.
Here was a great place for all your shopping needs, from CDs,
Power Tools and
electronic devices to glasses and
kitchen/bar equipment.
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Rat-u-thit
Rd. in the middle of Patong.
Close
to/Opposite The Shark Club.
Here we used to have many small food
stalls. |
Rat-u-thit Rd. in the middle of Patong.
Close to/Opposite The Shark Club. |
On the beach road, in front of Club Andaman.
A new Japanese Restaurant called Todai.
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Soi Sunset, famous for it's late nightlife the past years.
The old bars and clubs are removed and new shops (bars?) will
be constructed.
This is the area behind Tai Pan.
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Soi Sunset, famous for it's late nightlife the past years.
The old bars and clubs are removed and new shops (bars?) will
be constructed. |
The new buildings developed at
the south part of Rat-U-Thit Road. |
The new buildings developed at
the south part of Rat-U-Thit Road.
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The new buildings developed at
the south part of Rat-U-Thit Road. |
The new buildings developed at
the south part of Rat-U-Thit Road.
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The new buildings developed at
the south part of Rat-U-Thit Road. |
The new buildings developed at
the south part of Rat-U-Thit Road. |
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