Thailand Updates

Advisory: H1N1 Virus in Thailand

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:00:00 PDT

The H1N1 virus continues to spread with more than 8,500 cases. An additional Compassion-assisted center has temporarily closed.

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Prayer Requests

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:00:00 PDT

Many Compassion-sponsored children pray for their sponsors every day. Sponsors can make a tremendous impact in the lives of Thai children by praying for them on a daily basis.

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Advisory: Conflict in Thailand

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:00:00 PDT

Conflict between the Burmese and Karen National Union led to violence. No Compassion-assisted children have been harmed.

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Hope for the Hopeless

by Arada Polawat in Thailand — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:00:00 PDT

The illness of her mother and abandonment of her father left Rujinate with a broken heart. But Compassion's Leadership Development Program ushered in hope and love.

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Advisory: Political Unrest in Thailand

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:00:00 PDT

Thousands of anti-government protesters recently staged a political protest in Pattaya. No Compassion-assisted children have been affected.

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Knowledge Is Freedom

by Brandy Campbell, with Arada Polawat in Thailand — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:00:00 PST

Compassion workers use education to prevent forced teen marriages among Hmong girls in Thailand.

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Advisory: Political Unrest in Thailand

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:00:00 PST

The political protests taking place in Bangkok have come to an end. No Compassion-assisted child development centers or children have been affected.

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Advisory: Severe Cold Weather in Thailand

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:00:00 PST

The northern region of Thailand has encountered many days of cold weather. Several of our Compassion-assisted child development centers are located in the affected region.

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Advisory: Tropical Storms in Thailand

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:00:00 PST

Recent heavy rains have hit the northern part of Thailand. Although there was flooding, no Compassion-assisted children or families were harmed.

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Worthy of Love

by Brandy Campbell, with Arada Polawat in Thailand — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:00:00 PDT

Chaichana's mother died when he was an infant. His father left Chaichana with his grandmother and hurried away without looking back. It took one person - who lives thousands of miles away - to teach Chaichana what true love feels like.

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Fulfilling God's Call for the Poor

By Parichat Saengamporn in Thailand, with Brandy Campbell — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:00:00 PST

As Pastor Chalermehai Chai Sombat visited families in the surrounding city of T. Na Muang, he was shocked at the conditions - especially those of the children living in poverty. Compassion's child ministry helped unite his ailing church in service to children in need.

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Only by the Grace of God

By Parichat Saengamporn in Thailand, with Brandy Campbell — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:00:00 PDT

Somsak and his family sit at a small wooden table, their plates heaped with steaming food, and bow their heads. His mother prays aloud, thanking God for a dedicated son and God's provisions, which got them through another week.

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Advisory: Storms in Thailand

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:00:00 PDT

Tropical storms have recently hit many parts of Thailand including some northeastern provinces such as Nakorn Ratchasima, Roy Et, Yasothorn and Mahasarakam.

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A Catalyst for Change

Parichat Saengamporn in Thailand, with Brandy Campbell — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:00:00 PST

A Compassion partner church in Thailand becomes a catalyst for change for children in their community.

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A Look Inside Thai Culture

Parichat Saengamporn in Thailand — Thu, 25 May 2006 11:00:00 PDT

Thai culture is intertwined with Buddhism, which dominates its religious infrastructure. But the people in Thailand are as diverse as its landscape.

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Overjoyed by Meeting Your Sponsored Child

Parichat Saengamporn in Thailand — Thu, 25 May 2006 11:00:00 PDT

Though sponsors and children write each other often, meeting face-to-face can be an anxious experience. Read how one sponsor coped with nervousness.

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Sponsor Finds Kindred Spirit on Thailand Tour

Randy Brockett, Contributing Writer, and Parichat Saengamporn in Thailand — Thu, 25 May 2006 11:00:00 PDT

A recent sponsor tour to Compassion Thailand made Anna's relationship with her sponsored child, Wanida (left), come alive. "I didn't know that she was so funny," Anna says about Wanida "She is much more beautiful in person than she is in her pictures."

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A Thai Language Lesson

Parichat Saengamporn in Thailand — Thu, 25 May 2006 11:00:00 PDT

Although many Thai people do not speak English fluently, their gentle spirits and hospitality help overcome any language barriers. Most foreign visitors feel comfortable communicating with body language, such as hand gestures and facial expressions.

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Compassion Project Pathway to Opportunity for Thai Children

Parichat Saengamporn, in Thailand — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:00:00 PDT

Compassion exists to meet the many needs of children living in poverty. Read how Compassion enables Naruecha Papan and Somsak Siri to rise above their challenges and find hope for their futures.

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A Shining Star in the East

Parichat Saengamporn, Compassion Thailand Communications Specialist — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:00:00 PST

Worratas enjoys teaching at the Trong Prani Church Project (TH-939). A member of the Hmong tribe, the Thai LDP student is a role model for tribal youth in Compassion Thailand's program. Without such intervention, most tribal youth have few opportunities to escape the generational effects of poverty.

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Family Finds Hope in Compassion

By Parichat Saengamporn, Thailand Communications Specialist — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:00:00 PDT

Through a Compassion project, five-year-old Chotechai is learning life skills, and his family has also turned to Jesus. Now, the project and his parents are helping Chotechai become the person God has created him to be.

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On the Air

By Parichat Saengamporn, Compassion Thailand Communications Specialist — Fri, 20 Aug 2004 11:00:00 PDT

Through an innovative youth radio program, Thai teens at the Baw Keow Student Center (TH-285) in Mae Yang Ha village get practical experience as DJs and announcers. The training gives them good experience for the future.

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Artificial Flower Production Offers Real-world Benefits for Thai Families

Wed, 03 Jul 2002 11:00:00 PDT

Sometimes finding employment requires more than a high school diploma. So through a variety of vocational courses and life-skills training, Compassion-sponsored young people learn practical ways to make employment, and ultimately financial stability, a reality.

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