Since 2015
The most widespread religion in Thailand, the country once known as Siam, is Buddhism. Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism is especially strong among the Isaan people of northeastern Thailand, where less than 2% of the population is Christian.
The Tide ministry is working with a ministry partner in Thailand to share God’s Word among the Isaan people. The recording and production of an initial set of programs in the Isaan language, which is spoken by 19 million people in Thailand, has been completed and is currently being broadcasted through a popular FM station in Thailand.
This same gospel media content is also being made available through social media and other digital delivery methods. As we continue to move forward with this project, pray that God will direct us to the most effective methods of making these programs publically available to Isaan listeners. This outreach is greatly assisting the work of our partner agency in Thailand that is working to make disciples and plant house churches among the Isaan people.
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Reaching New Believers in Thailand in Unconventional Ways
Less than 2 percent of the population in Thailand believes in Jesus, but The Tide® is hoping to grow this tiny yet significant group by reaching listeners in unconventional ways. Securing radio airtime in this predominantly Buddhist nation can be challenging, but...
The Tide® Offers Gospel Programming in 25th Language—Isaan in Thailand
While Christian persecution may not be dire in Buddhist Thailand—less than 2 percent believe in Jesus—the country has become a refuge for Christians who are fleeing persecution in Pakistan. Voice of the Persecuted reports that thousands of Christians from...
Now Sharing the Gospel in 25th Heart Language—Isaan in Thailand
The Tide® is now offering Gospel programs in its 25th heart language—Isaan, spoken by 19 million people in Thailand. This initiative allows Thailand to join multiple regions of Albania, Bhutan, India, Kosovo, Nepal, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe, where...
U.S. and Thailand Come Together to Strengthen Relationships in Indo-Pacific Region
Earlier this month, Thailand’s prime minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss ways to strengthen and broaden bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, according to Reuters. The Tide®...
A Report from Thailand
We'll begin broadcasting on the radio later this year in the Isaan language. However, the production of these programs is taking longer than we first thought, so the goal now is to have them all recorded by October. We don't want to start broadcasting before we have...
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