Thailand

Year opened: 2008

The Mission Society’s work in Thailand officially began in 2008. Through a contact with one of our staff members, a partnership grew with Thai Christians in the Isaan region in the northeastern part of the country. Of the more than 67 million residents of Thailand, 94.6% are Buddhist, 4.6% are Muslim, and .7% are Christian.

Mission Society missionaries reside in Roi Et, the poorest province of the Isaan region in Thailand. They teach English as a Second Language classes, teach music lessons, as well as work with children’s, youth, and college ministries.

Other Mission Society missionaries work with Connect3e to help Karen refugees fleeing Myanmar (Burma). More than 200,000 Karen people have been driven from their homes during decades of war, with another 120,000, mostly Karen, living in refugee camps along the Thai border. These refugees are in desperate need of medical care, food, and education, along with the love of Christ. This family raises awareness and funds for the organization, establishes strategic partnerships locally and internationally, and mentors Karen leaders working with the various C3e projects.