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tional comedy. But for all the concrete and silicon, and moral and gender bending, there's
something honest about this place.
Patong is a free-for-all. Anything, from a Starbucks 'venti latte' to an, ahem, compan-
ion for the evening is available for the right price. And while that's true of dozens of oth-
er, phonier destinations, Patong doesn't try to hide it. Patong is what it is. And that's re-
freshing.
Of course, that doesn't mean you're going to like it. But when you arrive you'll take
one look at the wide, white-sand beach and its magnificent crescent bay, and you'll un-
derstand how it all started.
Diving and spa options abound, as well as upscale dining, street-side fish grills, campy
cabaret, Thai boxing, dusty antique shops and one of Thailand's coolest shopping malls.
