FACTS

• Thailand is a Southeast Asian country known for its rich cultural heritage, tropical landscapes, and history as both a kingdom and modern constitutional monarchy.
• Population: Around 66–70 million people as of 2025. Thai is the official language, and the literacy rate is high at about 93–95%.
• Religion: Thailand is predominantly Buddhist, with about 93–95% practicing Theravada Buddhism. Muslims make up roughly 4–5%, Christians about 1–1.4%, and other or no religion making up the remainder.
• Christianity was introduced centuries ago, but despite long missionary history, Christians remain a very small minority, with many churches being small in size (30–50 members) and thousands of districts having no church presence.
• Most Christians in Thailand are found among ethnic minority and tribal groups, while ethnic Thai believers are a smaller proportion of the Church overall.
• Religion and Society: Buddhism is deeply integrated into daily life and culture, with religious identity often tied to traditional beliefs, merit‑making practices, and community life. Thailand legally protects freedom of religion, though religious minorities remain numerically small.

WHY WE GO

Thailand remains one of the most unreached nations in the world. Despite centuries of missionary work, only about 1–1.4% of the population identifies as Christian, and many communities still have no local church or Christian witness at all.

Buddhism deeply shapes Thai culture and everyday life and is often blended with animist beliefs. Because of this, sharing the gospel usually happens slowly and through long-term, trust-based relationships rather than quick or public responses.

Thailand is also home to refugees and migrant communities from countries like Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia—many of whom have experienced conflict, displacement, or persecution—creating real opportunities to serve both physical and spiritual needs.

There is a deep need for prayer—for spiritual awakening across Thai society, for strong local church leadership, and for wisdom and cultural sensitivity as lasting relationships open doors for the gospel.