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Business Overview
The Island was once world renowned for the amount of Tin it produced. The city of Phuket has a rich source of tin. But with the fall in tin prices in the international market the economy of Phuket is mainly supported by tourism and rubber industry. Thailand is world's second largest producer of Rubber. The major contribution to this is the output of rubber from the island of Phuket. Phuket has the second highest per capita income of any province in Thailand outside of Bangkok.

Tourism has dominated the island's economy for the past two decades. Each year, over 3 million visitors arrive to enjoy Phuket's natural splendor and many amenities. Phuket hosts several national and international events throughout the year and is one of the most loved venue for exhibitions, trade fairs and other trade shows. Other contributors to the local economy include Agriculture and horticulture in the form of coconuts, cashews, tapioca, cacao, rice and pineapple; prawn farming, and the processing of marine products.

Major Business Centers
The Boat Lagoon convention center:
The Boat Lagoon convention center hosts several national and international events throughout the year. The center possesses world class facilities and can host any kind of event. The venue is therefore the first choice of all major trade show organizers. The Boat Lagoon convention center is easily accessible from all major parts of the city. The Boat Lagoon convention center has facilities to accommodate large number of visitors and serve them with ease. The center also has restaurants and inbuilt accommodation which further enhances its value as an international venue.