Karon (Things to do - Places to Visit) - KARON Top Tourist Placesbr Town in Thailandbr Karon is a resort town on the west coast of Thailand’s Phuket Island. It’s known for Karon Beach, a long stretch of white sand. Wat Suwan Khirikhet is a Buddhist temple guarded by 2 large snake statues. br br The temple complex hosts the twice-weekly Karon Temple Market, which sells sarongs, jewelry, and street food. To the southeast, the towering white marble Big Buddha statue has panoramic views over the island.