Planning Mekong Tourism: Local Perspectives on Development and Participation: a Study of Ethnic Communities in Thailand

Polladach Theerapappisit

Research output: Book/Research ReportAuthored Book

Abstract

This book investigates how ethnic communitites in Northern Thailand perceive problems and benefits of local participation in the tourism planning process. It also explores how inhabitants perceive the general impacts of tourism development. In particular, problems associated with tourism development in terms of its impacts on ethnic communities, as understood by the local residents involved, are identified. One factor suggested by the results is that such impacts are in part a result of both insufficient and ineffective participation of local residents in tourism planning. Conflicts of interest between policymakers and villagers were the most critical concern needing capable institutional governance for sustaining resources in the region. This book also suggests a new ethical framework for future planning of the region.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationGermany
PublisherVDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Number of pages364
ISBN (Print)9783639094886
Publication statusPublished - 2008

Keywords

  • Mekong River Region
  • Mekong River Valley
  • Thailand
  • description and travel
  • economic conditions
  • tourism

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Planning Mekong Tourism: Local Perspectives on Development and Participation: a Study of Ethnic Communities in Thailand'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this