- Asia
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- China
- - Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- - Bali
- Vietnam
- Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Danang
- Hue
- Hoi An
- Phan Thiet - Mui Ne
- Nha Trang
- Vung Tau Island
- Con Dao Island
- Phu Quoc Island
- Cambodia
- Laos
- India
- Philippines
- Maldives
- Seychelles
Phuket Industry & Tourism
Phuket General Information
TourismIn the past decade, tourism has become the biggest earner for the area, and continues to grow rapidly with more than 3 million visitors every year. In recent years, tourism revenues have resulted in better roads, better hospitals and public utilities. However one of the main issues now facing Phuket, is how to maintain a balance between the benefits of tourism while sustaining the natural attractions that originally brought visitors here. RubberFirst introduced from Malaya in 1903, the orderly ranks of rubber trees soon came to define much of the local landscape. Rubber plantations are still much in evidence, but soaring real estate values and the boom in tourism has meant that land is being turned to other uses. TinTinhas been mined on Phuket from time immemorial, however the demand for the metal has declined. Tin dredging in offshore waters has decreased in the past few years, by zoning regulations designed to help protect the coral reefs and beaches of the west coast. Old tin-mine workings on land, meanwhile, are being converted from unsightly scars in the landscape to beautiful resort hotel developments, yacht marinas, golf courses and bungee-jumping facilities. Coconuts, pineapples, bananas, cashews, etc.Agricultural products of various sorts still contribute significantly to Phuket's economy, but more and more farming land - even rice paddies - are being given over to housing estates, roads, and other infrastructure. FishingFishing still forms an important part of life for the people living along the coast, however small-scale fisheries are being hurt by modern trawling, some of it illegal. Large-scale fisheries, meanwhile, are threatened with the depletion of commercial fish stocks from over-fishing. |
- Phuket Hotels
- SuperSaver HOT DEALS
- DEALS by LOCATION
- LAST MINUTE OFFERS
- TOP 10 Best Hotels!
- more deals...
- Hotels by Location
- Patong Beach Hotels
- Karon Beach Hotels
- Kata Beach Hotels
- Hotels On Other Beaches
- All Hotels Sorted by
- Hotels by Name
- Hotels by Price
- Hotels by Location
- Hotels on Map
- Hotels by Range
- Resorts
- Villas & Bungalows
- Beaches & Towns
- Beaches 360!

- Patong Beach
- Karon Beach
- Kata Beach
- Bangtao Beach
- More...
- Islands
- Phi Phi Island
- Koh Yao Island
- Similans Islands
- More...
- Phuket.com Magazine
- Phuket Tours
- 10 Best of Phuket
- 10 Best Daytrips from Phuket
- Tour Reviews
- Sea Kayaking
- Tours By Destination
- More...
- Activities & Sports
- Spas & Massage
- Scuba Diving
- Golf
- Water Activities
- Land Activities
- More...
- Attractions
- 10 Must See
- Discover Fun Phuket!
- Entertainment
- Events & Festivals
- Family Attractions
- More...
- Restaurants & Dining
- Restaurants Reviews
- Restaurants by Location
- Thai Food
- Directory
- Phuket Nightlife
- Patong Beach Nightlife
- Patong Hot Spots
- What to Do at Night
- Nightife by Areas
- Phuket Shopping
- Where to Shop by Area
- What to Buy
- Where to Buy
- General Tips
- Practical Information
- Property & Real Estate
- Pre Travel Information
- Health Tourism
- More...
- Phuket Maps
![]() |



