As Phuket continues to thrive we are seeing an increase in the retail tourism side of things on the island. Due to the influx of tourists over the last decade, people are spending out here more than ever before and one can say it is on its way to becoming a real shopping hub. Phuket has in once sense struggled to cope with the ever-growing demand of shoppers. With things absolutely booming out here, some very large and luxurious shopping centers have appeared, and we can expect to see many more going up over the next few years.