Moisture Retention Dam Project
To maximize the use of Thailand’s annual monsoon rains, His Majesty has introduced and promoted a system of small “check-dams,” which regulate the flow of irrigation water. The creation
of multiple small reservoirs directly benefits farmers at a local level, and also replenishes groundwater supplies for future use.
Royal Hill tribe Projects
In 1969, His Majesty the King introduced a comprehensive programme to assist the northern
Hill tribe people, who were engaging in unsustainable farming practices. By training the hill tribe communities in the production of various handicrafts, these programmes have raised their income and their prospects, as well as benefiting the environment.