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Lipe would become another Phi Phi. Those fears were stoked when a bass heavy
nightclub arrived on Hat Pattaya, but the club was shut down and those fears have mel-
lowed somewhat.
Which is a relief, because there's still plenty to love, and love deeply, about Lipe. The
gorgeous white-sand crescent of
Hat Pattaya
on the southern coast has some terrific beach
bars, seafood and a party vibe during the high season. Windswept
Sunrise Beach
, another
sublime long stretch of sand, juts to the north where you'll have spectacular Adang
views. A drawback of both of the busy beaches is the preponderance of long-tails that
jungled hills and serene bay that spills into the Adang Strait, has an altogether different
feel and retains Lipe's wild soul. In between there's an ever-expanding concrete maze of
cafes, travel agencies, shops and salons. More resorts are opting to stay open year-round.
There are no banks or ATMs on the island, though several of the bigger resorts can
change travellers cheques and cash or give advances on credit cards - all for a hefty fee.
Internet is available along the cross-island path for 3B per minute and a few places be-
hind Sunrise Beach charge 2B per minute, though most hotels and several restaurants of-
fer free wi-fi.
