About Phuket

Thailand is on its way to becoming one of the leading Golf destinations in Asia. At present, we are witnessing more of the locals becoming active in this sport as well as professional golf players coming to take advantage of the lush golf courses around Thailand.

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.

Imagine the prospects of living out your retirement in a lush tropical environment spending your days relaxing on white sandy beaches. Sounds ideal, doesn’t it? I am sure many would be delighted to know that in Thailand, that retirement lifestyle is very attainable. In fact, a retirement visa is one of the easiest visas to get should meet the requirements.

Each year Phuket see’s increasing tourism numbers, with these numbers growing much faster than originally anticipated. While the tourism is absolutely booming the impact on its infrastructure is taking strain, particularly in the case of the traffic congestion which is fast becoming a major inconvenience to residents, tourists and the large ex- pat communities who all occupy the island.

An interview with the owner of an apartment in Phuket