We stayed near Bangtao beach in 2014 and there were around 9 or 10 fantastic beach bars and restaurants built on the back of the beach and in front of the hotels. When we returned in 2015, all these had been removed apparently because of money laundering or something?? It was such a shame. Can you tell me if these bars / restaurants have been rebuilt at all? If not, what are the options to have lunch on Bangtao beach?

Hi can any one tell me if the buses run late at night from bang tao to pa tong an especially return ??? Or can you get a tuk tuk for 4 what approx cost would be thanks in advance

Looking to visit the elephant sanctuary but can’t decide if we should book before we go or find the company in the resort? Any ideas for people who have already visited.

Hi our family of 6 is travelling to Phuket over Christmas with options to stay at either Kata or Bang Tao What would people suggest is better with older boys who want to go to bars, shops etc

Hi.. I am interested in hiring a private driver to take a group of 3 to Pa Tong for shopping and restaurants, who can stay with us and drop us off from spot to spot. Does anyone have any recommendations for this? Thanks!

Hi - Can anyone tell me if there are any restaurants and bars right on the beach where you can sit and watch the waves and eat and drink? If they are open at night-time what time do they normally close?

Can anyone tell me about beach access here? We are staying in an apartment and would like to visit the beach but I have heard it is sectioned off for hotels etc? Thanks

Всем доброго времени суток. Очень нужна информация по хорошим и недорогим экскурсионным фирмам в районе Банг Тао. Забронировала хороших друзей в Кассию (Лагуна), но ценники там на всё высокие, у туроператора тоже. Ребята не англоговорящие, поэтому очень важно чтоб экскурсии проводили русскоговорящие. Буду очень благодарна за помощь!

Can anyone tell me how I pronounce bangtao please??? Thanks in advance

Hi Mandy Due to go to Thailand in 2 weeks and much as I ve read good things about bangtao I was worried it would be as you described. We re also looking for something a bit more like the real thing can you recommend anywhere else for a lovely beach scene. Just good food beach and bars but not somewhere where there a Tesco !