Explorations in Thai tourism : collected case studies / Erik Cohen
Imprint
Bingley, UK : Emerald, c2008
Edition
1st ed
Descript
xiii, 311 p. : ill.,map ; 24 cm
CONTENT
Introduction : exploring the diversity of Thai tourism -- Tourism and disaster: the tsunami waves in southern Thailand -- The Beach of the beach: the politics of environmental damage -- The "Postmodernization" of a mythical event: Naga fireballs on the Mekong river -- Pai: A Backpacker enclave in transition -- The Thai elephant: from beast of burden to tourist plaything -- American west in Thailand: subculture and tourism attraction -- Medical tourism in Thailand -- From benefactor to tourist: Santa on cards from Thailand