Sex tourism represents only 2% of sex trade in Thailand.Sex industry in Thailand is geared for local patronage.So the answer may be...very little impact.
Positive: - More jobs- More tax revenue- Can fund infrastructureNegative:- Pollution (e.g. air, noise, visual) - Crime- Losing the area's culture (globalisation)
In a nutshell, employment and money. Tourists need places to stay, eat and shop. That creates jobs in hotels, restaurants and stores and gives those businesses money that they can then spend locally...
Crowds, litter etc. is spoiling the countryside and beaches. There are more and more buildings covering up beautiful landscapes and scenery for tourists. 90% of people who go on holiday don't think...