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Patong vs Kata for 4 nights — which base?
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Three friends mid-20s. We want some nightlife but also chill beach days. Is Patong too much for 4 full nights or should we split between areas?
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If nightlife is only 1–2 nights, base Kata/Karon and Grab to Patong evening. Patong loud until 2am — light sleepers suffer. Grab 200–350 baht each way off-peak. Full Patong only if Bangla every night is the plan.
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Split it. 2 nights Patong for Bangla and convenience, then Kata or Karon for the rest. Kata has enough restaurants without the constant touts.
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We did Kata whole trip + one Patong night out. Worked — didn't need to repack.
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Patong beach itself is meh — you're there for bars not sand.