This is based on the RGS DME of whether 'George' should visit the Kayan Tribe of Mae Hong Son in North West Thailand.

1. The Human Zoo ?
Kayan Village – Mae Hong Son
Thailand

2. Tourism
• What are our impacts as a tourist?
– Social
– Economic
– Environmental
• Focus : The impact of tourism on culture
(Social, economic and environmental benefits
and problems)

3. Thailand

4. George is staying in Mae Hong
Son in Northwest Thailand
He is keen to learn
more about the hill
tribe peoples that
live in the
region, especially a
group called the
Kayan.

5. Vote with your feet:
Should George visit a Kayan village?

6. • Seventy Kayan families live in three villages around
Mae Hong Son.
• One of the traditions of the Kayan is a major tourist
attraction in Mae Hong Son - their long neck women.
From a young age, Kayan women add brass rings
around their necks that gradually make them appear
longer.
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7. The Giraffe Women of Mae Hong Son

8. Who are the Kayan and Where are they
from ?

9. Why are they in Thailand ?

10. What is the controversy surrounding
them ?

11. Responsible and Ethical Tourism
• This dilemma for George on whether to visit
the hill tribe village brings about the issue of
ethics. Is it ethical and responsible for George
to make a visit ?
• What is meant by being ‘ethical tourism’?
• What is ‘responsible tourism’ ?