Highlights
When thinking of nightlife in Thailand, all thoughts generally turn to Bangkok. The entertainment capital of Asia is world famous for it's after-dark activities with thousands of partygoers revelling until the small hours.

But there is more to Thailand nightlife than just the capital. The islands in the south have legendary parties, dance clubs and cabarets. And don't foget the international playground of Pattaya along the eastern seaboard.

Bangkok
Seen around the globe as the "Sex Capital of the World", this "honour" is not without foundation. But The City of Angels is not all tarts and pervs!

Mixed in the centre of the city is a network of restaurants, clubs, pubs, live music and cabaret shows.

Sure, if you want to get laid you're in the right place, but if that's "not your bag baby" (generally isn't for most people), Bangkok has literally thousand of places to go. In all hotels and transport stops are free newspapers and magazines listing the latest hotspots.

Pattaya
Just 100km east of Bangkok is Pattaya. Born out of the Vietnam War for GI's needing some R & R, Pattaya has grown into Thailand's premier beach resort and now annually attracts hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers.

There is two sides to Pattaya nightlife . Sadly, there is an underground sex-for-sale scene that leaves a bad taste in the mouth and common to see is VERY old, VERY fat men holding hands with VERY young Thai girls and even in some cases, Thai boys!

But if you keep away from certain areas you will certainly have a wild time in Pattaya. Go-Go clubs, hostess bars, pubs, clubs, cabaret shows, you'll find something for all tastes. Pattaya never sleeps!

The South
The two coastlines of Southern Thailand are similar nightime playgrounds. The most famous destinations are Phuket on the west coast and Koh Samui on the Gulf of Thailand. These two island resorts are famed for their beaches and lively nightlife.

The main advantage the southern destinations have is in the restaurant industry. When it comes to fresh seafood, all the tourist centres across the south of the country have little competition anywhere in the world.

The main nightime activities in Phuket are centred around Patong and Karon beaches whereas on Koh Samui, Chaweng and Lamai beaches are the traditional party towns.

Full Moon Party - Koh Phangan
Just north of Koh Samui is Koh Phangan, home of the world famous Full Moon Party. Every month, tens of thousands of partygoers head for this usually tranquil setting and make a bee-line for Had Rin at the south east tip of the island.