Wat Karon

Name: Wat Karon
Address: Patak Rd, Tambon Karon, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83100, Thailand, TH
Telephone: +66 98 710 7629
Rating: 4.3

4.3(3,305 reviews)

Featured in: Best Markets in Phuket

Twice-weekly collection of vendors selling local street snacks, spices & colorful handicrafts.

Experience hints

Pair your visit. After Wat Karon, round out your day in Phuket with contrasting stops nearby.

Visitor Reviews

This is a must do if you're in Phuket. We found really good quality clothes for our kids. Vendors do negotiate but dont push them. Its a good market with a wide variety of things to buy. Prices are reasonable.

Scorpion, water bug, silk worm, bamboo worm, grasshopper and crickets . I had them all .☺️ Look out for her just near the exit. She is very warm.

Not really that small as others have reviewed, but it's popular with the crowd. The food prices are very decent compared to if you go further downwards, closer to the beach areas, which are more expensive. You can't enter the Wat but still can take some nice photos. Take care not to destroy or dirty the area.

Location Info

Patak Rd, Tambon Karon, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83100, Thailand

Get directions

+66 98 710 7629

Opening Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday12:00-22:00

WednesdayClosed

ThursdayClosed

Friday12:00-22:00

SaturdayClosed

SundayClosed

Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping

Haggle at Markets, Not Malls

Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.

Arrive Early or Late

Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.

Be Cautious with Tailors

Bangkok has excellent tailors, but also many tourist traps. Avoid anyone offering suspiciously cheap suits or who approaches you on the street. Ask your hotel for recommendations, read reviews, and always get two fittings.