Thailand CS - Changing Economic World (growth of tourism)

• What is an example of how growth in Thailand helps reduce the development gap?

  Growth of tourism in Thailand
• Which countries surround Thailand?

  Cambodia and Vietnam
• What is Thailand's population approximately?

  67 million
• What is the average life expectancy in Thailand?

  75 years
• Why do people want to visit Thailand?

  For scenery, beaches, and culture
• How many temples are there in Thailand?

  Over 40,000 temples
• What is the multiplier effect?

  Snowballing of economic activity in a country
• How many tourists did Thailand receive in 2017?

  34 million tourists
• From which regions do most tourists in Thailand come?

  China, Europe, and USA
• How much revenue did tourism generate for Thailand's economy?

  Around 550 billion
• What has happened to fertility rates in Thailand since the 1960s?

  They have dropped to 1.8 births per woman
• What was the life expectancy in Thailand in the 1960s?

  56 years
• What percentage did tourism contribute to Thailand's economy in 2012?

  1. 9%
• How has GDP changed in Thailand since 2004?

  It has increased greatly due to tourism
• What political issue affected Thailand's tourism industry in 2013?

  Political unrest
• What happened in Thailand in 2015 that affected tourism?

  They entered Martial law
• What was the impact of Martial law on tourists?

  Holiday insurance companies would not insure tourists
• Why is Thailand's economy heavily impacted by tourism?

  Because it is dependent on tourism
• What negative trend has increased alongside sex tourism in Thailand?

  Violence and drug trafficking
• What is a concern regarding elephant tourism in Thailand?

  It is cruel to the animals
• What is the issue with profit leakage in Thailand's tourism sector?

  70% of money spent leaves Thailand