Thailand

Far East/Asia

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 65 million residents of Thailand, 94.6% are Buddhist, 4.6% are Muslim, and .7% are Christian, according to the most recent census.

Chris and Dora Barbee were the first missionaries to be sent to Thailand by The Mission Society. They teach English as a second language classes, teach in several of the village schools, as well as work with children’s and youth ministries. They reside in Roi Et, the poorest province of the Isaan region in Thailand.