Hat Karon refers to a beach, and the town adjoining it, on the west coast of Phuket, Thailand.
The beach is a popular destination for tourists. Generally quieter than neighbouring Hat Pa Tong, it is especially popular among families and couples, and less popular with singles than Patong. It is also especially popular with Scandinavian tourists, with many businesses catering especially to them.
Hat Karon was heavily damaged by the tsunamis following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, especially in its southern regions, but has since largely recovered and by 2008 showed little evidence of tsunami damage.
