Nowadays, Phuket is just as busy as ever and continues to attract hordes of tourists. The future certainly looks bright as long as the excessive pace of development can be curbed and controlled sensibly. Some might say that it’s already too late but there are still plenty of unspoiled and beautiful spots to be found all over Phuket. In 2011, a second bridge named Srisoonthorn opened which links the island to the mainland. It’s perhaps an ominous sign that there appears to be no abate to the heady pace of development. However, the last few years have experience a slight drop in visitor numbers caused by the political turmoil in Thailand and the global financial crisis, but things soon rebound and Phuket seems to be on track to retain its crown as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand.