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THAI (CENTRAL TAI) OF LAOS
Population : 144,000
Location : Champasak : Phontong District ; Vientiane City; Savannakhet City Laos
Language : Daic, Tai, Southwestern, East-Central, Chiang Saeng
Religion : Theravada Buddhism, Animism, Ancestor Worship
% Christians in this country : unknown
Scripture : Bible 1883, N.T. 1843, Portions 1834
Jesus film : available
Christian Radio Broadcast : TWR
Gospel audio recording : available
The Christmas Story : none
Mission Agency / church planting working among them : 0
Most Thai in Laos earn their living from the bounty of the Mekong River. In parts of the river, the Paa Beuk (giant catfish) is caught every year between mid-April and May when the river is at its lowest. The giant catfish is believed to be the largest fresh-water fish in the world. A single fish can fetch up to US$4500 when sold to restaurants in Bangkok. In recent years the number of catfish caught has decreased. The identity of the Thai people is wrapped up in their adherence to Buddhism. It is a common saying that ?To be Thai is to be Buddhist.? This cultural-religious tie has prevented many Thais from becoming Christian and has given Thailand a reputation for being a ?graveyard for missions.?
PRAYER POINTS
- Pray God will have mercy on the Thai, doing whatever it takes to place them in a position to receive Him.
- Ask God to send Thai believers from Thailand to reach the Thai in Laos.
- Pray that God?s Kingdom would come to people living along the entire length of the mighty Mekong River.
- Pray against the stronghold of Buddhism that has been holding the Thais for many generation and pray that their blinded eyes will be open to the truth about the Gospel and and find the real meaning of life in Jesus.
- Pray that God will send Christian businessmen to work among the Thais.
links to related information: www.asiaharvest.org , .joshuaproject.net
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