Giving zoning in Patong would be great if other part of Phuket must be closed at 1AM as stipulated by the law.
But all of us know well that new regulation is opening the Pandora's box as bar proprietors from other part of Phuket will complain about double standard.
You have mentioned that resort managers, bar proprietors and nightclub owners are all expected to be invited to the Metropole Hotel in Phuket City to discuss a strategy but what about the million+ redidents in Phuket who are suffering from noise late at night, parking problem in front their homes? It would be fair to listen to the population as well.
We may agree to have one or two special entertainment zone(s) in Phuket but at the moment this is all Phuket which is affected but with a double-faced attitude of police and civil servants.

Posted by Whistle-Blower on August 28, 2010 12:51

On the northeast corner of Ratuthit and San Sabai, and running up San Sabai, for example, are a number of places which have invested in walls, windows, doors to contain the sounds of whatever goes on inside them. Do these venues set the standard for places that can remain open later?

Posted by donmphkt on August 28, 2010 14:41

Everyone knows what Patong is. Why all the complaining now from people who bought apartments in Patong? You knew what you were getting into.

Posted by mike on August 28, 2010 15:58

Mike...what about many of us people who have lived here way before the noise encroached into their lives?...You still have to realise that there are a lot of people that live their lives here in ways that don't include drinking till 4am every night.

Posted by earache on August 28, 2010 17:42

The entertainment mecca of Thailand, Pattaya, seems to manage with a 2am closing, why can't Phuket? It's easy - go out earlier!!!

Posted by Mister Ree on August 28, 2010 20:59

@earache: Very well said.

Posted by Fritz Pinguin on August 28, 2010 22:20

@earache. So it was better when the bars were open until 6 am?

Posted by mike on August 29, 2010 10:00