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S/T/79. Tourism impacts in Thailand

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2150
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the environmental, socio-cultural and economic impacts of tourism in Thailand reviewing the history of the tourist industry in the country, examining its adverse effects on the local environment and cultural authenticity, and highlighting the positive aspects of tourism development including job creation for local people. The need for sustainability in Thai tourism is argued.

 

KEYWORDS: Tourism in Thailand,