Karon Night Market

A Night Market Inside a Historic Temple

For travelers looking to blend sightseeing with a street food feast, Karon Night Market is a genuinely unusual experience. This evening market sets up directly within the courtyards of the historic Karon Temple (Wat Suwan Khiri Khet) — a culturally rich setting where visitors browse market stalls beneath shimmering golden temple roofs.

The main draw is the food, cooked right in front of you as vendors line the paths winding past the temple shrines: salt-crusted grilled fish, stir-fried noodles, fresh local seafood skewers, and fried insects for the more adventurous. Beyond the food, the temple grounds fill with retail traders selling vacation clothing, swimwear, Thai spa products, and souvenirs — a strong evening option for anyone staying in the Karon Beach area.

Visitor Info

• Location: 456 Patak Road, inside the main gates of Wat Karon (Karon Temple) — about a 10-minute walk inland from the main Karon beachfront road.
• Hours: Tuesdays and Fridays only, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
• Amenities: Wide pedestrian paths through the temple grounds, public restrooms, ambient lighting, and nearby taxi stands.
• Parking: Vehicle parking inside the temple gates is restricted during market hours — park along Patak Road or use public beach parking and walk in.