Lesson 5 Islands And Beaches

Key QuestionsWhy is Thailand attractive to film-

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How has Ko Phi Phi changed over time?

What is the future for Ko Phi Phi?


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"Friends I've already made in Thailand say that there's nowhere better than the two

islands of Ko Phi Phi to chill out before I start my voluntary work, so

here I am!


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The sun-kissed white sand beaches and the spectacular limestone cliffs on this stretch of Thailand's coastline are a popular location for movie makers as well as fun-seeking

tourists.

What kind of movies would you make here?

How might movie-making change life on the islands?

For better or worse?

Go to Wikepedia to find out more why Thailand is a top choice for movie locations.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_that_use_Thailand_as_a_location


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For their honeymoon, Danny and Melissa are staying on Phi Phi Don,

one of the two islands of Ko Phi Phi.

They think they've entered paradise, but the paradise they are seeking

is no secret - 400,000 visitors now flock to this tiny island every year.

Look at the four scenes of the same beaches on Phi Phi Don from the last 15

years.


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The pictures are from 1992, 2000, 2005 and 2007.

Can you work out the chronological

order that the pictures were

taken?

1992


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2000


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2005


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2007


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Like any small island, people on Phi Phi Don struggle to meet the needs of their visitors with the resources

available, and to manage the waste their visitors produce.

For their honeymoon on Phi Phi Don, Danny and Melissa are staying in an air-conditioned room in a five star resort hotel. Meanwhile, Joanne is chilling out in a

beach bungalow with a fan to keep her cool.


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During a week on Phi Phi Don, what resources might Danny & Melissa use? What waste might they

generate? How might Joanne compare?

Think up five pieces of advice on how Danny, Melissa and Joanne can relieve the strain on Phi Phi's precious

resources while they are staying on Phi Phi Don.

For more information read Ko Phi Phi: What future?

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