We were contacted by leaders of a villages named Rom Thai. The Shan people there having a problem of their bamboo check dams that the dams always broken after heavy rain. They have to fix the dam every year.
We did surveys and discuss with the villages' leaders. Then it was agreed to try gabion box check dams. We had a big day together with many people involved.
It was confirmed that the gabion box dams are strong and work well there. Our working together to introduce appropriate technology to the village can benefit 2,261 villagers of 430 households.
