are taking two teenagers (or nearly teenagers) to patong in october.... is it ok to take the kids down bangla rd at night? they wont get hassled will they?

No problem. Before 22.00 it's still very quiet. Can be quite interesting, be prepared to field some challenging question if you go there after 22.00. But the kids will be very safe, never hassled, or placed in a difficult situation. It's just not like that at all for the passing tourist sightseeing.

I think your teenagers will be fascinated at the sights and sounds of Bangla Road. It is perfectly safe, just keep away from those who may have overindulged as one would in any busy street. Have a ball.
Mike from Wellington

thanks for the advice.... im sure they will find it interesting.

Bangla rd is great at night and you wont be hassled into anything you are not interested in.
Wouldent keep the kids there too late as it ark's up in the later hours as the booze kicks in, but good fun and worth a look...

thanks ronnie.... kids are really looking for to phuket.... i think that bangla rd will be an experience for them.....and me too