This market is settled on the bottom of the beautiful Buddhist Karon Temple (Wat Suwan Khiri Khet), few meters away from Karon circle that lies behind the Karon beach. Unlike other markets of Phuket, it opens only twice a week i.e. Tuesday and Friday & starts to set when the temperature becomes more pleasant, just before sunset around 5 pm to the late night around 10 pm.
Wat Karon's region covers around 12,000sqm, which turns out into a booming market that attracts many foreign & local visitors every week, where best quality products are available at very cheap & affordable prices. There are large number of products hanging in a showcase ranging from fluorescent Singha lager sleeveless T-shirts to Thai-style sacks; shawls and sarongs to multi-colored bathing suits and beachwear; Muay (Thai boxing) shorts to local watches & satchels to cheap trinkets, all marked with brands, which you can take back to home as souvenirs.
Apart from all these products, there are many stalls provides you with the amazing handicrafts display which is beautifully created out of scratch by the Thai artists. For example, handmade Robots made up of springs & wires, small knitted teddy bears & dolls and many more.
Some sellers also offer body care products like aloe vera, perfumes, hair oils & some natural remedial materials.
A Thai market is nothing without Thai foods...!!!
Karon Temple Market does not baffle the visitor’s expectations but instead, it provides you a chance to experience the local Thai street food of different varieties. Here you can find the array of food stalls & its aura will not let you go away without tasting those mouth watering snacks & starters, which includes Thai desserts like sushi, natural product shakes, flame-broiled or steamed pork and tofu, spring rolls, crisp organic product, in addition, best instant curry dishes, where foreign tourists would appreciate the chance to discover new flavors.
Remember to polish your bargaining skills in order to get the best deals at affordable prices...!!!
