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Paradise lost

This module is about tourism in contemporary Thailand

  • Key Stage Three,
  • Module,
  • Urbanisation, migration and society
  • Overview
  • The land of smiles
  • When to go
  • Downtown Bangkok
  • Working for tourism
  • Islands and beaches
  • Culture
  • Assessment

This module is about tourism in contemporary Thailand. It focuses on the physical and human processes that make Thailand an increasingly popular place for tourists to visit; how tourism affects environmental interaction and sustainable development and the interdependent nature of an industry that increasingly relies on other countries, near and far, to supply its workforce and to widen its markets. One consequence of this interdependence may an affect on cultural understanding and diversity both positive and negative.

The scaffold of this module is based loosely on that of popular the American TV series Lost. The module starts with a group of passengers seated together on a plane all heading somewhere, in this case, Thailand. Students discover why they are going to Thailand and choose a suitable destination for them. Each of the subsequent lessons then focuses on one or two of these characters as we learn more about them.

First, students look at what the passengers are expecting form the climate in Thailand and are encouraged to advise them on a more suitable destination or time of year for visiting. Next students plan a tour around downtown Bangkok for a family and understand some of the transport issues in this sprawling city.

Russian tourists (a relatively new inbound market for Thailand) in Phuket are the next focus. Students work out who is working in the tourism sector in this busy resort. Particularly after Phuket was devastated by the tsunami of the 2004, migrant workers from Myanmar (Burma) are working for tourism. Students learn why even health workers are now working for tourism; one passenger has chosen Bangkok for surgery, as medical tourism is a growing segment of tourism in Thailand.

The module then focuses on a gap year student and a honeymoon couple enjoying Ko Phi Phi to explore the development of these islands, how they have changed, the pressure on them and what, if any, sustainble future they have.

Lastly students consider the possible social and cultural effects of tourism in Thailand and some of the ethical issues and responsibilities associated with visiting another country and culture. Students decide whether one character in this module should go and visit a hill tribe in north western Thailand.

 

The land of smiles

When to go

Downtown Bangkok

Working for tourism

Islands and beaches

Culture

Paradise lost - Assessment

Tourist destinations in Thailand interactive resource

Downloads

  • Paradise Lost Module Overview (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Module Overview (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Module Plan (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Module Plan (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Factsheet: Global Tourism (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Factsheet: Global Tourism (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Paradise Lost Guide (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 1 Thailand Scenes Slideshow (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 1 Thailand: The Land of Smiles (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 1 Thailand: The Land of Smiles (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 1 Thailand Tourist Statistics (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 1 Thailand Tourist Statistics (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 2 Thailand Climate Graphs (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 2 Thailand Climate Graphs (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 2 Thailand Climate Data (.xls)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 2 Thailand Climate Crisis (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 3 Thailand: Scenes of the City (.ppt)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 3 Bangkok Map (.jpg)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 3 A Breath of Fresh Air (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 3 A Breath of Fresh Air (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 4 Thailand Ao Mystery Cards (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 4 Thailand Ao Mystery Cards (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 4 Ao Mystery Solution (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 4 Ao Mystery Solution (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 4 After the Tsunami: Winners and Losers (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 4 The Rise of Medical Tourism (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 5 Ko Phi Phi Maps (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 5 Ko Phi Phi Images (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 5 Ko Phi Phi: What Future? (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 5 Ko Phi Phi: What Future? (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 6 Thailand etiquette dossier (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 6 Thailand etiquette dossier (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 6 Khao San Road slide show (.ppt)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 6 Blog entry from a resident of Bangkok (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 6 Newspaper article about Kayan (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 6 What should George do- statements (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 7 Teachers' Guidance (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 7 Teachers' Guidance (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 7 Levelling Grid (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 7 Levelling Grid (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 7 Level 5 Assessment Activity (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 7 Level 5 Assessment Activity (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 7 Level 5 Using Sources (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 7 Level 5 Using Sources (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 7 Level 5 Plan for Paradise Lost Booklet (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 7 Level 5 Plan for Paradise Lost Booklet (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 7 Level 7 Assessment Activity (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 7 Level 7 Assessment Activity (.pdf)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 7 Level 8 Assessment Activity (.doc)
  • Paradise Lost Lesson 7 Level 8 Assessment Activity (.pdf)
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