VOICED : Tourism to food Buddhist Thailand hunts halal gold

The video discusses the opening of Bangkok's first fully halal-certified hotel, which caters to the growing number of Muslim travelers in Thailand. Initially met with skepticism, the hotel has seen success as Muslim tourism has increased significantly. The video also highlights the growth of Thailand's halal food industry, which has expanded from 500 to 6000 certified food plants over 15 years. The industry aims to become a top Islamic food exporter by 2020, with innovative solutions like seaweed-based gelatin replacing pork-based products.

What unique features does the newly opened Bangkok hotel offer to attract Muslim travelers?

• 24-hour room service and a fitness center

• Pet-friendly rooms and a rooftop pool

• Free Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast

• Alcohol-free menu and gender-segregated swimming times

What was the initial reaction to the idea of a halal hotel in Thailand?

• It was widely accepted and praised

• It was met with skepticism

• It was immediately successful

• It was ignored by the public

How has the number of halal-certified food plants changed over the past 15 years in Thailand?

• It has remained the same

• It has decreased significantly

• It has increased from 500 to 6000

• It has doubled

What alternative ingredient is used in place of pork-based gelatin to make products halal certified?

• Chicken gelatin

• Beef gelatin

• Soy-based gelatin

• Seaweed-based gelatin

What is Thailand's goal in the global halal food market by 2020?

• To focus solely on domestic halal food production

• To become the top Islamic food exporter

• To be among the top five Islamic food exporters

• To reduce halal food exports