What to do and see in Karon, Phuket: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

January 7, 2022 Sachiko Swiger

At nearly three miles long, Karon’s beach stretches on and on and on… so this might be the perfect spot for travelers who want as much space as possible around their beach blankets. TripAdvisor travelers say the diving is fabulous. And bring the kids-- Karon is known as a family-friendly town.
Restaurants in Karon

1. Oceanic Divecenter

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5.0 based on 206 reviews

Oceanic Divecenter

PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center from 1999 to 2012. Now upgraded to SSI and PADI Dive Center. Walking distance from both Kata & Karon beaches. The three British/Swedish owners have been instructing PADI and SSI courses, guiding dives around Phuket and assisting travellers in many aspects of their holiday for many years. Experienced, friendly staff provide all levels of PADI & SSI diver training specialising in NERVOUS BEGINNERS, families & JUNIORS. LOCAL DIVING, DAYTRIPS for DIVING and SNORKELLING- PHI PHI, Similan Islands, Burma, Hin Daeng/Muang.

2. Sharkey Scuba

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5.0 based on 496 reviews

Sharkey Scuba

Sharkey Scuba is a family owned PADI dive center in Karon, Phuket. We are complete diving fanatics as our guests will testify! Started in 2002, the owners, Oui and Iain alone, have been teaching and guiding in Phuket for almost 35 years between us. We were the first company in Phuket to exclusively offer private scuba diving courses from complete beginner to professional level. We also arrange day trips and Thailand liveaboards. Every guest is very important to us which is why we offer a highly personalised service including hotel visits and after dive events. Wherever you are staying in Phuket we can help with free transfers for dive trips from all of the following towns: Karon, Patong, Kata, Kamala and Chalong. Dive courses, day trips, Similans liveaboards - just ask and we will help.

3. Kata Thai Cooking Class @ Phuket, Thailand

1/3-5 Patak Rd. Kata Beach,, Karon, Phuket 83100 Thailand +66 91 954 5563 [email protected] http://www.katathaicooking.com
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5.0 based on 1,246 reviews

Kata Thai Cooking Class @ Phuket, Thailand

Kata Thai Cooking Class. We offer Thai Cooking Class with homemade style recipe. Each student will have their own station to cook. We have 2 sessions a day. 11 am-1.30 pm, and 3.30 pm-7.30 pm. only 3-4 hours you can cook Thai Food. Beside 3 menus on schedule, we also have more variety which you can look up on our website.

Reviewed By jbutt449

We had the pleasure of taking Jim’s class. We were picked up, taken to the food market before class. Everything was explained very well and the learning experience was fun! Jim was a great teacher and hilarious, my husband and I recommend this class! The recipes were delicious and now we know how to make yummy curry ????

4. SSS Phuket Dive & Surf Center

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SSS Phuket Dive & Surf Center

SSS Phuket | Scuba Diving – Snorkeling – Surfing - Stand- Up Paddle - Freediving | is a 5 Star PADI Dive Center and PADI Freediving Center that offers certified courses for beginners all the way to professional levels. As the name suggests, SSS Phuket offers other courses such as snorkeling and surfing as well. These courses and services are provided by certified and qualified instructors from SSS Phuket. Be sure to receive top quality service at very competitive prices. Seeking for new adventures? It all starts here with SSS Phuket

5. Amorns Tailors

55 Kata noi Road Kata Noi, Karon, Phuket 83100 Thailand +66 81 737 1585 [email protected] http://www.amorns.com
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5.0 based on 1,446 reviews

Amorns Tailors

Amorn's Tailors was established in 1997 and redefined in 2002 as a state of art fashion house with modern and chic custom tailoring for both ladies and gentlemen. Ranging from tuxedos, suits, coats and dresses we design all types of clothing items of your choice with expert recommendation from Amorn & Renu. From the smallest to the most intricate details, not a wish of our client goes unattended. That's a promise! Our shop is located in Kata Noi, Phuket & the second branch is located in 'The Sands hotel' in Khaolak.

Reviewed By K7463UXedwardb - Wakefield, United Kingdom

We returned to Amorns for the second year and were again impressed by the great service (including a gin and tonic),attention to detail-the suit and sports jacket with trousers miraculously fitted perfectly after only one fitting .If and when we return to Kata Noi we will definitely return to Amorns

6. Phuket Dive Tours

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Phuket Dive Tours

Phuket Dive Tours is a British managed 5 star scuba diving training resort with affordable diving day trips. Our kata beach private dive pool and accommodation is your first choice for first time scuba diving we deliver the best value SSI & PADI courses and private fun diving day trips and we wont be beaten on Price. Learning to Scuba dive has never been so easy, with the free SSI Online e learning and you can sign and start the course today to get the full Open water Scuba License. When you dive with Phuket Dive Tours you are actually Diving with some of the most experienced diving Instructors on the Island.

7. Bob Collection

550 Patak Road, Karon Beach Opposite of Big Round-About Karon, Karon, Phuket 83100 Thailand +66 87 464 3413 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/bobcollect/?fref=ts
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Bob Collection

Tailoring business located at Karon Beach phuket Thailand since August 2004. The clothes make the man but we make the gentleman, Exceeding expectation. In order to provide timely service to all our customers effectively We will be happy to have the appointment in advances Thank you.

Reviewed By Amstell

I visited Ramu's Bob Collection last December and ended up to order three suits. Have to say that service and quality of the suits was exceptional in every scale. Even that my "figures" with broad shoulders, small waist and wide bottom are challenging, Ramu was able provide me with perfect slim fit suits of nowadays trends and standards. I almost feel like "James Bond" Daniel Craig when wearing my new suits. I can warmly recommend Bob Collection if you need a high standard tailor made suits of any kind.

8. Tailor Pro

100/63 Kata Road, Kata Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100 Thailand +66 81 498 5915 [email protected] http://www.tailorprophuket.com
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Tailor Pro

Ladies and Gents Professional Custom Tailor Since 1987. We specialize in Both men's and women's clothing with outstanding service and guaranteed quality.

Reviewed By 265morganb - Adelaide, Australia

After doing a bit of research on custom made clothing in Phuket I realized that one of the best rated shops was next to my hotel. After bringing in a few photos, a sketch and having a brief chat about what I wanted created Raju brought my visions to life. Professional, excellent handcrafted work and an amazingly quick turn around time I would highly recommend seeing Raju and his team for custom made suits dresses and clothing if you are in Phuket. If I could give the team and their shop 10 stars I would! Thank you for my beautiful clothes!

9. Phuket Thai Cooking Class by VJ

83/1 Moo 2, Patak Soi 5, Patak Road Muang, Kata Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100 Thailand +66 81 710 5250 [email protected] http://www.phuketthaicooking.com
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Phuket Thai Cooking Class by VJ

Whether Thai food is your favorite or cooking is your hobby, there is no better way to learn Thai cooking when you are in Thailand. Phuket Thai Cooking Class by VJ is an ideal home-style learning environment which is different from other cooking classes and hotels which offer the courses. Come and join us to make your next vacation a culinary adventure and learn essential skills and techniques you can use everyday!

Reviewed By jahnag2019 - Alstonville, Australia

While staying in Patong I really wanted to learn more about Thai cuisine so read lots of reviews on Thai cooking classes and really like VJ’s. As someone who loves to cook & watches all cooking show & loves to read cookbooks ???? The biggest draw card was the markets before to pick up the produce for the dishes we were to make. So I booked online the day before & got an email confirming the morning class (market included) also confirmed a pick up from my hotel in Patong. 10:30 pick up from Patong with a lovely driver & air conditioned van. About a 20mins drive to kata beach (beautiful coast drive) Then to the markets ???????? VJ meets the group there and walks us around explaining all sorts of ingredients that are used in Thai cooking, truely loved learning the correct Thai produce. Back to the cooking studio (just down the road from the market) we are welcomed into an air conditioned prep room with everything we need to make our 4 dishes. We are offered coffee, water & fruit throughout the class. First we prepared our ingredients for Tom yum, pad Thai & chicken & basil. Each ingredient was explained. Then we learnt about curry paste. I made green curry paste, from scratch using a mortar & pestle, thankfully VJ’s staff helped me, very talented ladies ???????????????? We then went to our cooking stations and started with Tom yum Goong (prawns) so much fun! This was the best Tom yum I’ve ever eaten ???????? Next was Pad Thai with chicken, another delicious dish. We sat down to eat these two dishes after each cook. Then we made the stir fried chicken basil, this I loved. This really made me appreciate using the right ingredients really make or breaks a dish. Last was our curries (some made red curry paste) the method of cooking this dish was different to what I have used at home & something I will be using with all my curries. We then sat down to eat our last two dishes. The staff had the prep room ready with fresh steamed jasmine rice. A perfect way to enjoy our dishes. Boy was I full! Make sure you don’t eat breakfast beforehand. All recipes emailed to our class including all Thai ingredients and understandings. I was returned to my hotel after 2:30pm.. great way to spend my morning. Thank you Vj and team ❤️❤️

10. Rahul Fashion Custom Tailor

30/9 Room 2, Kata Road, Kata Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100 Thailand +66 86 803 2917 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/rahulfashioncustomtailor/
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5.0 based on 259 reviews

Rahul Fashion Custom Tailor

Established since 1998,Rahul fashion is one of the shops from the first generation of tailor shop in kata beach.We provide fine custom tailoring experiences for both men and women suits, coats and dresses.Our styles range from classic to modern styles.

Reviewed By ambuje

Jeg besøgte Rahul Fashion i februar 2020, hvor jeg ud fra et billede fik lavet en frakke, som er helt perfekt. Det er to søde og sjove brødre, der virkelig forstår deres håndværk og ikke mindst imødekommer dine ønsker, så du kun går tilfreds derfra. Mine varmeste anbefalinger :-) I visited Rahul Fashion in February 2020, where I requested a jacket from a picture - it is made perfectly! The store is owned by to lovely brothers, who really knows their workmanship and meets all your wishes, leaving you with a satisfied result. The sewing is fast, and if you by any chance is not satisfied, they will change it until you are. Will be back for more!

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