The document outlines a scenario where the student plays on a team of tourism experts advising the Thai government. The team must analyze reports from a helicopter pilot on various social, economic, environmental, and political events from 2000-2011 that could impact Thailand's important tourism industry. These events include SARS, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, currency exchange rates, bombings, protests, and flooding. The team must assess each event's potential positive or negative effect on tourism and map trends over time to advise the government on managing situations and protecting the industry.