Pieng Fha Village is located on the Thai-Burma border opposite of Mae Fha Laung district of Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. The village consists of several ethnic groups e.g. Shan, Lahu, Akha, etc. On February 12-14, 2003, the first workshop training on HIV/AIDS prevention and family planning was organized by The Shan Women's Action Network (SWAN). 32 villagers participated in this workshop and actively became involved in participatory needs assessment and role plays.

As part of the Learning Across Boundaries (LAB) initiative in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region, the RF Bangkok Regional Office also provides support to The Shan Women's Action Network (SWAN) to examine labor issues related to ethnic minorities women from Burma working and living in Thailand.