There's action to be had in Kata / Karon
[QUOTE=BobLeFapper;2672343]Seems like most of the action is in Phuket Town, Patong, and Rawai. Wondering if there is any action in the nicer beaches like Karon, Kata, Surin.
If there isn't any I might have to take a taxi or tuk tuk or Grab to one of the above locations then.
I don't suppose there is anything further up north in Ranong? There are interesting waterfalls and hotsprings and getting a nuru after a hot spring soak sounds like heaven.[/QUOTE]If your priorities are Beaches and P4 P, in that order, then Kata and Karon are okay. The nightlife / girlie bar scene is much stronger in Patong, so if that's your top priority then that's where you should head.
There are at least a half dozen places on Kade Kwan Rd. (Kata) open for rub and tug and maybe more (not my thing, haven't tried). All of 'spiderman' St is open now and looks good for takeout. Plus there are a few other sketchy (in the good way) places scattered around the sois here and there. There are a bunch of beer bars open in the complex behind Luang Phor Chuan Rd at the southern end of Karon. I've only walked through, but it's Thailand. They're not very subtle about what's up. It can be slim pickins' at times, but as always there's a gem or two hidden in the mix. Also right now, given the "situation" in Europe and nearing the end of high season, they are hurting for customers. Foot traffic, much of which was Russians, is noticeably lighter here in Kata.