Ban Patong Things to Do Tips by solopes

Water sports

OK, OK, Tito.

You may rent the jet ski.

It is not cheap for local standards, but, we know, tourists will always be expected to accept exceptional fares everywhere.

Horacio! Come down at once!

Uh!... I mean... Come down as slow as you can!

He did!

His first (and last, as far as I know) paragliding experience was safe, not too expensive, and I envy the sights that he had from the air.

Swimming

We went to Karon beach during monsoon time, facing a very dangerous beach to swim.

Patong was only ten minutes distant, and was absolutely secure.

That made it "our" beach; only the color of the water, with too many algae, reminding us the monsoon.