Just a quick prayer request: This weekend we are sending out outreach teams- one of which is headed to Thailand. I will be going there next month myself. However, though ordinarily regarded as an easy place to travel, Bangkok is currently experiencing political upheaval that involves mass protests (some peaceful, some violent) throughout the center of the city.
Our team will be staying on the outskirts of the city, which is unaffected. However, they will need to go downtown to get visas at a foreign embassy there. They will be escorted by experienced local residents, but we still want to appeal to God on their behalf. Please pray that the team will be wise, safe, and be able to get their visas as planned.
Also, on my behalf, please pray that the upheaval could settle down by next month (rather than escalate) as my accommodation reservation is downtown, just several streets down from the monument shown in the image (taken from online) below!
In addition, please pray that I would have wisdom as I continue to evaluate the situation and coordinate our teams travels though these locations.
Thank you for lifting up this situation!
Tourists have been continuing to visit the city safely by simply avoiding protests locations. However, the occasional street occupations (as seen above) have affected transport within the city. An inconvenience, but not a serious danger.
