By M. Sahakian
ISBN-10: 1137308834
ISBN-13: 9781137308832
ISBN-10: 1349456187
ISBN-13: 9781349456185
Opposed to the backdrop of the environmental impression of loved ones electrical energy intake and the heritage of cooling practices, Marlyne Sahakian considers how humans hold cool, from Metro Manila to different mega-cities in Southeast Asia.
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5 million). The second largest group of Filipino migrants is in west Asia, including 1 million temporary workers in Saudi Arabia. Overseas workers are often referred to by an acronym created by the government of the Philippines: OFW or Overseas Filipino Worker. The type of migration promoted by the Filipino government is circular, or a pattern of mobility that is often characterized by temporary employment, a return to a ‘home’ country and a repetition of the cycle. Global flows have an influence on local consumption patterns, in the presence of global brands in Metro Manila.
Today, Thailand is considered to be a newly industrialized country and a major exporter. Tourism contributes significantly to the Thai economy, and the country continues to attract a number of expatriates from developed countries. Thailand has the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, after Indonesia. Thailand ranks midway in the wealth spread in Southeast Asia, as it is the fourth richest nation according to GDP per capita, after Singapore, Brunei and Malaysia. Introduction 15 Bangkok is the most populous city and capital of Thailand, with a population of 8 million in the city and an additional 14 million in the surrounding Bangkok Metropolitan Region.
Behind this trend is a growth in urbanization and rural electrification. Among households, the uptake of electrical appliances is seen as a driver for growth in residential energy consumption. The report points specifically to an expected rise in the use of air-conditioners, given the hot and humid climate in the region, leading to the largest share of the increase in electricity demand for this sector. The report notes that air-conditioners will be seen less and less as luxury items as incomes increase.