Thailand
History of the Assemblies of God in Thailand During the years the United States was involved in Vietnam, servicemen came to Bangkok from battle areas and U.S. bases for rest and relaxation. The first U.S. Assemblies of God missionaries to Thailand came to Bangkok in June 1968 to minister to these servicemen. They established a center to welcome and entertain them. Also, in 1968 several Assemblies of God missionary couples began to plant churches in Thailand. That same year, a young Pentecostal Thai, opened his home to pioneer the first Assembly in the Bangkok area. Thai workers soon began to plant assemblies in other parts of Thailand. During these years, thousands of U.S. servicepeople accepted the Lord and a number were filled with the Holy Spirit. Although these servicemen were unable to speak the Thai language, the gospel tracts they distributed made a significant impact on those who received them. . Map of Thailand |
