At times the church has had an "International Mission" with headquarters in Salt Lake City. The contries that belonged to that mission are those contries where no missionaries are serving.
If Myanmar and Laos where ever not a part of the Thailand Bangkok Mission they must have been part of the "International Mission". Another possibility would have been Singapore
since Singapore has had responsibility for many Asian countries that had no missionaries. For example Singapore
was responsible for India before the India Bangalore Mission was created on 1 July 1994. Similarly Thailand had responsibility
for Cambodia before the Cambodia Phom Penh Mission was created on 1 July 1998.
Clearly since 1973 (when the Thailand Bangkok mission was created as a spin-off of the Southeast Asia Singapore mission) when the church had anything to do with Myanmar (Burma) or Laos they did it through Thailand. In 1994 when the church made humanitarian contributions to Laos they did so throught Thailand (see Thailand in the Church Almanac)
We know that since 1973 several missionaries (usually Assistants to the President) and mission Presidents from Thailand have traveled to Myanmar on church business to meet with members and baptize those who had made requests. Typically these visits lasted a day to two.
An early convert in Myanmar now lives in California (reported at the old heads reunion in 2004). There are a dozen or so
members in Myanmar.
Myanmar has been one of the most closed societies on earth for the past several decades. You can visit Myanmar for a few days,
but longer stays are difficult.
Laos had been more open and was the place missionaries went in 1975 to renew visas after Cambodia refused entry. Later when Laos refused entry missionaries traveled in Malaysia to renew
visas.
At present I am sure there are far more Laotian church members in Utah than there are in Laos.
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Hello everybody. I saw that there were some questions about Thailand picking up the opportunity the share the Gospel with God's children in Laos and Burma. My last day as a missionary was the day we got the news.
From what I have gathered:
When the mission was first opened (not so long ago) it was under our jurisdiction but we didn't have permission to procelyte. We'll, over the years the countries were peacfully placed under the supervision of other missions. But as of April of 2004, the amazingly, greatly, wonderful Thailand Bangkok in now working to build Zion amongst the Laotion and Burmese people.
At the moment I think there might be (I'm not positive) senior couples teaching english in the captial cities of the countries. About a year and a half ago Laos did. I think Burma does right now. Thats a great thing. The senior couples, through their love, service, and the spirit they bring really open up the hearts of people.
As for when missionaries will get to go there....
Thats not my call and I dont want to start a ring of gossip or get a new missionaries hopes misdirected (Thailand should be where his heart is anyways!!!)
I hope this shed a little more light on the issue.
Thailand is simply amazing
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I could be wrong, but I thought these countries already were part of the mission boundary, but for political reasons we could not put missionaries there. President Morris used to regularly fly to Rangoon to visit with a member of the church there. As far as Laos, the Vietnam war made it an unsafe place to send missionaries back in the early 70's when I was a missionary.
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My son was just called to serve in the Thailand Bangkok Mission. Could anyone give me information on what the mission is like and what to expect?
Thank you!
A grateful but concerned mom
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Just wanted to let ya'll know that DH is doing another musical fireside this Sunday, March 7 at 7PM in Orem (1035 S. 800 E.). We usually don't do this many firesides in this area but luckily we've been invited by another stake to do a fireside. If anyone's interested in coming, feel free and bring a friend. The music is original, uplifting and centered on Christ. If you have questions, call Thai at 801.380.6666 or email me at thaisinger@hotmail.com
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Hey everyone! If you're interested, Divine Heritage will be doing a fireside this Sunday in Provo for a change. (they're usually in SLC) This will be a mostly musical fireside with original music written or arranged by members of our group. There will also be two or three short talks/spiritual thoughts. The music is very beautiful and motivating. The fireside will be held at 7PM on Sun. Feb 22 at 85 S. 900 E. in Provo in a chapel. If you have any questions, you can contact me at thaisinger@hotmail.com or 380-6666. Hope to see ya'll there!
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http://www.athailand.com/
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http://apec.mcot.net/
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Their are the great VDO clips from Thailand from www.mcot.net during new year celebration. follow this link...
http://www.mcot.net/ennews/view.php?news_id=555&news_type=4
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RE: John L's comments, yes $50 a day in the US is about minimum wage. Problem is, you're NOT IN THE US! Most Thai drivers would jump through fire to get paid $50.00 (about 2,000 Baht at current rate) or roughly 43,000 Baht a month which approaches a lot of executive salaries there. This is at least quintuple the THAI minimum wage for unskilled labor rate.
If he's willing to pay it, fine. You should get top of line help for that rate.
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