El entorno es excelente, un pueblo pesquero en medio de árboles de coco frente a la playa. Como Surin, sin embargo, su bahía es maldecido por una mala resaca.
To the north of Patong are Kamala Beach, Surin Beach and Bang Tao Beach. These areas are generally much less developed than Patong, and sought out by individuals, families and other groups with a preference for more relaxed and less crowded environs than Patong.