Agree. Was there in September and nothing at all. Despite the other posts on the subject I do like Patong Beach at Phuket, especially the patong Bay Garden Resort - next to the better known Beach Bungalows. Out of season the Andaman rooms are good value and are literally on the beach (unlike other so called beach front rooms hotels advertise). Very gay friendly hotel and short walk (if you take the short cut) to the Paradise Complex.