Post-Tsunami Ecotourism Development: Solutions for Laem Khruat Village

This report assesses the tourism industry in Laem Khruat, a rural village in the Krabi Province of Thailand that was affected by the 2004 tsunami. We investigated methods of incorporating the principles of ecotourism into the village\u27s tourism practices. We concentrated on three issues affecting the village: waste disposal, tourism marketing, and water based tourism transportation. We concluded that an expanded garbage bank program, new brochures and a website are necessary for further ecotourism development. We also concluded that a kayak with a Mirage drive pedal system is effective for ecotourism

Assessing, demonstrating and capturing the economic value of marine & coastal ecosystem services in the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem

The objective of the study was to assess the economic value of ecosystem services in the Bay of Bengal.The manin aim was to support the development of a Strategic Action Plan (SAP). Findings included: economic consequences of ecosystem change; potential economic instruments to strengthen sustainable management; and recommendations on next steps in using economic valuation

Transboundary diagnostic analysis. Vol. 2. Background and environmental assessment

The Transboundary Diagnosis Analysis(TDA) quantifies and ranks water-related environmental transboundary issues and their causes according to the severity of environmental and/or socio-economic impacts. The three main issues in BOBLME are; overexploitation of marine living resources; degradation of mangroves, coral reefs and seagrasses; pollution and water quality. Volume 2 contains background material that sets out the bio-physical and socio-economic characteristics of the BOBLME; an analysis of the legal,policy and administrative context; and an assessment of the status of marine living resources and marine environment in coastal area

Assessments of the Indian Mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) and the Hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) fisheries in the BOBLME countries

Assessment of the Indian Mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) and the Hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) fisheries in BOBLME countries.Each country was benchmarked against three principles; status of stocks, impact of fisheries on the environment and management frameworks in place. A wide range of indicators was used with a simple color-coded scoring system allowing easy identification of both strengths and weaknesses in those three areas. Individual country assessments are also included

Non-invasive aesthetic medical tourism in Bangkok: a qualitative analysis of stakeholder risk

Medical tourism is a niche market. Non-invasive aesthetic medical tourism is a type of cosmetic medical tourism with no surgery involved. This type of global interconnection is a relatively new phenomenon within the context of the current sphere of internationalism, thus explaining why few have explored the economic and health factors in a deeper context than simply a cost/ benefit analysis. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to investigate how risk of stakeholders may act as a barrier to the development of aesthetic medical tourism, and to establish how competitive advantage may be sustained in Bangkok. Semi-structured interviews with 15 non-invasive aesthetic clinic owners, 25 English-speaking international tourist-patients, and five government representatives have been conducted in Bangkok. The findings from fieldwork were coded and analysed thematically using a framework derived from the literature review. This research identified six factors related to Thailand's competitiveness and six barriers to the development of this industry. The research made a significant original contribution to academic and practitioner knowledge in that it examined and evaluated risk perception in a new tourism context and with a new group of tourists. This research has established a classification of six types of risk in relation to non-invasive aesthetic medical tourism: functional, physical, financial, time, psychological and social risk. It also demonstrated how interpretivist qualitative approach can make a contribution to aesthetic medical tourism research practice. A framework of risks in relation to the development and management of aesthetic medical tourism in Bangkok was also established for both consumers and service providers in order to realise related risks and develop risk reduction strategies appropriately

11th International Coral Reef Symposium Abstracts

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ASEAN Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference and Exposition 2016 "ASEAN Seafood for the World" and 11th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum "Asian Food Security for the World" Abstract and Programme Guide

This handbook was produced by the Asian Fisheries Society for the benefit of its members and participants to the 11th Asian Fisheries & Aquaculture forum held at BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand on 3-7 August 2016. References to geographical or other territories and groupings are based solely on terms provided by the participants or terms used by relevant international organizations. The use of such terms on this site and in the materials contained therein does not constitute or imply an expression of opinion by the AFS concerning the status of any country or territory, or the delimitation of its frontiers, or sovereignty. The Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) is a non-profit scientific society founded in 1984 by fishery professionals in Asia. The society aims at promoting networking and co-operation between scientists, technicians and all stakeholders involved in fisheries (including aquaculture) production, research and development in Asia. Its ultimate objective is to enhance food security and income generating opportunities for fisheries workers via sound management practices, environmentally sustainable development and efficient utilization of the aquatic resources