THAILAND

Thailand is located in Southeast Asia between Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia and Laos. For almost 200 years, Protestant missions have labored in Thailand with little fruit. Many churches are without leadership throughout the country.

Population: 65 million

Language: Thai, English

Ethnic Groups: Thai (75%), Chinese (14%)

Per Capita Income: $9,200

Capital: Bangkok

Religions: Buddhism (94.6%), Muslim (4.6%), Christian (0.7%)

Government: Constitutional Monarchy, currently King Phumiphon is the reigning monarch.

History: Formerly known as Siam, Thailand has never been under the colonization of any Western nations. In 1932, Siam, later renamed as Thailand and in 1939, adopted a constitutional monarchy.

CCI’s ministry here: In 2002, CCI began ministry training here through missionaries and national pastors, training over 60 Thai, Kachin and Burmese pastors and leaders. The Thai has almost been completed and CCI is trusting God to print all 10 training manuals in 2011.

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