Karon Beach (, , ) refers to a beach, and the town adjoining it, on the west coast of

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. It is considered as the second longest beach in the province. The beach is a popular destination for

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s. Generally quieter than neighbouring

Patong Patong ( , ) refers to the beach and town on Phuket Province, Phuket's west coast. It is the main tourist resort on the island of Phuket, and is the centre of Phuket's nightlife and shopping. The beach became popular with Western tourists, especia ...

, it is popular with families and couples. It is also especially popular with

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n tourists, with many businesses catering especially to them. Karon Beach was heavily damaged by the

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s following the

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, especially in its southern regions, but has since largely recovered and by 2008 showed little evidence of tsunami damage.

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* Populated places in Phuket province Beaches of Phuket province Cities and towns in Thailand {{Thailand-geo-stub