The first field study trip of the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program (July 29-August 4, 2006) visit the northeastern region to introduce the issue of dam construction as case studies for resource-based conflicts.

The trip visit Lam Takong Dam (Nakorn Ratchasima), Phnom Run Temple and Maha Cheewalai Center of Organic Agriculture (Buri Ram), Sirindhorn Dam and Pak Moon Dam (Ubon Ratchathani), Rasi Salai Dam and Hua Na Dam (Sri Saket), Pa Sak Jolasid Dam (Lob Buri) and Chao Phraya Dam (Chainat). Participants had opportunity to discuss not only with officials from Royal Irrigation Department and Electric Generating Authority of Thailand but also villagers who are for and against dam constructions. The field study is facilitated by by Dr.Chaiyan Rajchagool (Chiangmail University, Thailand) and Dr.Chantana Banpasirichote (Chulalongkorn University).
 
During the trip, participants were warmlly hosted by local Rotary clubs at Nakorn Ratchasima (July 29) and Ubon Ratchathani (August 2).

RPCS group with PDG. Dr. Saowalak Rattanavich (seated second from left) and P. Siri Eiamchamroonlarp (last role, third from left) at the welcome dinner by Nakornrajasima Rotary Club		Prof.Dr.Amara Pongsapich (middle in second role), Director of the Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn, with the participants at Phnom Rung Temple, Sri Saket.
Dr.Chaiyan Rajchagool translated to RPCS group the philosophy and activities of Maha Cheewalai Center of Organic Agriculture in Buri Ram.		Dr.Kanokwan Manorom discussed issues of Dams in Northeastern Region during her presentation at Ubon Ratchathani University.
Mr.Thongcharoen Srihatham showed participants the local wisdom reflected in their fishing gears.		Dr.Peter Vail translated while Mr.Thongcharoen demonstrated various kinds of fish in Moon River.
RPCS participants enjoyed their discussion with Prof.Dr.Amara Pongsapich, Dr.Peter Vail and Mr.Thongcharoen Srihatham.		Ms.Tassika Champasri (first role, third from left) of the Friendly Home posted with RPCS group in Chong Mek. Friendly Home is a community-based organization that provides health service to women along the Thai-Lao border.
Amid the rainfall, Mr.Suphat explained to participants the function of irrigation system of the Hua Na Dam.		Dr.Chantana Banpasirichote (in the middle) discussed with participants the impacts of Hua Na Dam on local community.
RPCS group attended Ubon Ratchathani Rotary Club meeting during the trip at Nevada Grand Hotel.		Mr.Siri Eiamchamroonlarp, President of Nakornrajasima Rotary Club addressed a warm welcome to PRCS participants.