1. Do the Thai government need to develop sustainable tourism? Mini route to enquiry: 1.What is sustainable Tourism? 2.What are the advantages and disadvantages (Delving deeper… we are going to think SEEP) 3.Extension – Can the Thai government learn from the Gambia experience? 4.Do the Thai government need to develop sustainable tourism?

2. International tourist arrivals to Thailand since 1990 1990 5,300,000 1995 6,950,000 2000 9,580,000 2001 10,060,000 2002 10,800,000 2003 10,000,000 2004 11,650,000 2005 12,000,000 2006 13,800,000 © World Tourism Organization - Tourism Market Trends Why might the Thai government need to manage tourism more closely in the future?

3. What is sustainable tourism? Read page 115 of the Geog.3 then define what sustainable tourism is from the glossary? What are your initial views – is Thai tourism managed sustainably?

4. A Recap! What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism on a place?

5. What are the social and economic benefits of tourism… here is a reminder… Why am I showing you these people again?

6. Step 1: The impacts… Economic (money and jobs) Social (people)Environmental Positive Negative

7. Step 1: The benefits… Look at your table of benefits and the tourist needs spider diagram 1.What are the economic benefits for Thailand? – can you explain why? 2.What are the social benefits for Thailand? – can you explain why? 3.Delving a little deeper… why did we look at Ao?

8. Who works in Thailand’s tourist industry and what do they do? What are the key points here? Add them to your diagram Hundreds of thousands of Thais and migrant workers are employed in the Thai tourist industry which contributes over 5% of the Thai economy's GDP.

9. As Thailand has become more prosperous, fewer Thai people are willing to work in jobs which are commonly known as "dirty, dangerous, and demeaning", and Burmese nationals have arrived in Thailand in increasing numbers to fill the labour shortage.

10. Burmese migrant workers make up approximately 80% of migrant workers in Thailand; Lao and Cambodian workers are the other two largest groups of migrant workers there. In addition there are over 143,000 Burmese refugees in Thai camps near the border, who are not permitted by the Thai authorities to work.

11. Many of the young people come to work in Thailand in order to send money back to their families.

12. "Why has Ao bought 30 mobile phone top-up cards?" Ao (pictured in the blue shirt) works on Phuket. He is from Myanmar (Burma), a country which borders Thailand. In pairs or in groups, work out why he works there, and sort the information to find out why mobile phone top-up cards are so important to him? Is Ao’s situation sustainable? Watch the movie clip? Is this fair?

13. Step 2: The benefits… Look at your table of benefits and the tourist needs spider diagram What are the environmental benefits for Thailand? What benefits for the environment can you see in this next picture…

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15. How has the island changed? 2005

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17. 1992 is this sustainable?

18. Developing your own understanding of the environmental effects.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDu5yPTfewg look for evidence of impacts… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDu5yPTfewg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIvWTa57w6s&feat ure=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIvWTa57w6s&feat ure=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbq412haY1c How can this be linked to the next article? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbq412haY1c http://travelhappy.info/thailand/koh-phi-phi-under- threat-from-tourism/ however, there are some clear views to be found… http://travelhappy.info/thailand/koh-phi-phi-under- threat-from-tourism/ Homework opportunity… to research other impacts of tourism on the rainforests in Thailand…

19. Developments in Koh PHI PHI What are the negative effects of this kind of development on the coral reefs and the limestone scenery and caves Watch “tourism taking its toll on Tibet” Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_W-Hwp1- wc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_W-Hwp1- wc Could this happen to Koh PHI PHI if tourist numbers are not managed? Explain your views. And other threats… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbq412haY1 c&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbq412haY1 c&feature=related

20. Step 3: the benefits… Look at your table of benefits and the tourist needs spider diagram What are the Cultural benefits for Thailand? Lets watch the floating market movie clip again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwaAmMI xg58&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwaAmMI xg58&feature=related (search the links from this site for more examples)

21. What positives did you see? Is it sustainable?

22. Look closely.. What is sold on the majority of stalls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwGso2Ah qFo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwGso2Ah qFo Is this sustainable?

23. Thailand etiquette dossier Travellers are encouraged to experience religious festivals and visit temples and shrines but are asked that to follow religious rules such as removing shoes, showing reverence and respect to monks and refraining from taking photographs at certain sites. Patting someone (even a child) on the head is considered to be rude and insulting and open displays of affection (such as kissing and holding hands) are generally not acceptable even though you will see many men holding hands (this is a sign of friendship rather than sexuality). Anger, such as losing your temper and yelling will lead to a loss of respect and is highly unlikely to get you what you want! It is very important that you remove your shoes if you are visiting someone's house and you should avoid pointing the soles of your feet at anyone at all times. This may seem unlikely to happen but you could inadvertently do this while laying down or sitting with your feet up.

24. Thailand etiquette dossier The monarchy is held in very high esteem and you should remember to show absolute respect to the King of Thailand and never laugh or joke about him in any company. Contrary to popular impression, Thais are quite conservative and expect visitors to dress appropriately in formal public places. They are also discreet about showing affection, especially in public. Holding hands is considered taboo among the older generation. While Westerners tend to pick up subtleness in tone of voice to indicate someone's mood, Thais read more into your body language and approach. Emphasis is usually placed on passiveness and although they are used to foreigners being abrupt, it pays to smile constantly and go gently. Eye contact is a common and important method of placing strangers at ease and there is good reason why Thailand is known as 'the land of smiles'.

30. Is tourism culturally sustainable? Go to the Newspaper article http://www.ge ographyteachin gtoday.org.uk/k s3- resources/reso urce/paradise- lost/culture/ http://www.ge ographyteachin gtoday.org.uk/k s3- resources/reso urce/paradise- lost/culture/

31. Make your mind up! 1.Listen to the four statements related to George and the Kayan village 1.Which statement do you agree with? 2.Go and stand in that corner of the room – be ready to explain why you are here. 3.Consider each one – how do they relate back to the ‘human zoo’ article? What should George be thinking about? 4.When you have made your decision, stand by the statement of action you think George should take 5.Which of these statements sounds the most sustainable? Why is this? 6.Go back to your seat and write down how viewing the Kayan people can be made more sustainable

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33. Do the Thai government need to develop sustainable tourism? 1.Extension – Can the Thai government learn from the Peru experience? 2.Read p124 and 125 and makes notes to show how tourism in Peru is sustainable. 3.Do the Thai government need to develop sustainable tourism in your opinion? Explain your answer. 4.How do you suggest they should do this? (can you come up with 3 ways and explain how they would work?

34. A reminder…Becoming sustainable…. The place, its people, and their culture, are respected The local people have a say in the decisions about tourism They gain a fair share of the benefits from it, including money There is as little damage to the environment as possible

35. Thinking about ecotourism…. Ecotourism is a form of sustainable tourism that appeals to ecologically and socially conscious individuals. Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations where the natural environments and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Responsible ecotourism includes programs that minimise the negative aspects of conventional tourism on the environment and enhance the cultural integrity of local people.

36. Using the following websites…. Collect examples and details of ecotourism projects of a socially/culturally and environmentally sensitive nature Remember you will need specific details to use in your assessment. THINK: would these schemes work for Thailand? If so why and if not then why not?

37. HINT…. In order to score a level 7 in your assessment you will need to have carried out your own research so why not search for some more examples of ecotourism projects!?

38. Homework websites Environmentally aware tourist project: http://www.amazon-brazil- expeditions.com/TOURS/tours.htm http://www.amazon-brazil- expeditions.com/TOURS/tours.htm Socially aware tourism project: http://www.arctictourism.net/index.htm Culturally aware tourist project: http://www.abroadview.org/oceania/hoe_ivy. htm http://www.abroadview.org/oceania/hoe_ivy. htm