Introduction
Location
& Boundaries | Geography | Climate | Government |
Population
| Radio, TV &
Communications | Business |
Business
Since the early 1980's, tourism has been Phuket's chief source of income. Hotels, restaurants,
tour companies, and souvenir shops are much in evidence on the
west coast.  However,
while once all-important tin mining has ceased, tourism is by
no means the island's only business activity.
Agriculture remains important to a large proportion of
Phuket's people, and much of the island's land area is dedicated
to the principal crops of rubber, coconuts, cashews, and pineapples.
Prawn farming is widespread on the east and south coasts.
Pearl farming is also important, while Phuket's fishing port
is always busy. In fact, the processing of marine products, mainly
fish, makes a significant contribution to the economy.
With so many healthy industries, generating considerable
income for the island, construction has become a major factor
in employment. Projects range from massive public works, large
office buildings and hotels, to housing estates with hundreds
of units, single family homes and apartments. |
