Thai in Canada


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Introduction / History

In the 1950s, there began a small migration of Central Thai students going to Canadian universities. Those who chose to remain in Canada have started businesses and married Canadians. The number of students coming from Thailand has slowed down in recent years. There are not that many Central Thai people in Canada, but there are many more women than men among them. Thai women sometimes enter Canada to work as caregivers for the aged.

Central Thai people who emigrate to Canada are usually well-educated professionals such as bankers, doctors, computer techies, and business owners. Others are artists or entertainers. The popularity of Thai food has opened the door for restaurant entrepreneurs. Other Thai businessmen have started Muay Thai gyms, which are also popular in Canada. In general the Central Thai people have prospered in their new homes in Canada, but some struggle to find employment because of a lack of English skills.


Where Are they Located?

Many of the Central Thai people live in either Toronto or Vancouver.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Though they participate in the greater Canadian culture, Thai people enjoy things that are uniquely their own. They love Thai restaurants, a Thai TV program, attending Thai festivals, and attending Thai Buddhist temples.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Central Thai people believe that to be Thai is to be Buddhist, so they do not believe that other spiritual answers are for them. There are a number of Thai-oriented Buddhist temples and meditation centers in Canada.


What Are Their Needs?

Thai people are at a grave disadvantage if they don't master the English language. One young Thai man trying to get established in Canada said that the best way to gain English skills is to have English-speaking friends. Believers who love the Thai people can make friends with them, enjoy their company, and help them to find the blessings offered by the Lord.


Prayer Points

Ask God to raise prayer teams who will begin breaking up the spiritual soil through worship and intercession.
Ask the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of the Central Thai towards believers so that they will be receptive to the gospel.
The Bible, the JESUS Film, and audio recordings are all available in the Central Thai language. Pray that these will find their way into the homes of Thai people in Canada and provide them comfort and joy.
Pray for a church planting movement among the Central Thai people in Canada to grow and spread to Thailand.


Scripture Prayers for the Thai in Canada.


References

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l29DueUsr_Q
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_Canadians


Profile Source:   Global Prayer Digest  

People Name General Thai
People Name in Country Thai
Pronunciation tye
Alternate Names Bangkok Thai; Central Tai; Khon Tai; Lao Song; Siamese; Siamese Thai; Tai Noi; Thai Khom; Thai Klang; Thai Song
Population this Country 20,000
Population all Countries 24,237,000
Total Countries 29
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 11277
ROP3 Code 101940
ROP25 Code 308102
ROP25 Name Thai
Country Canada
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Canada
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Buddhism
Religion Subdivision: Theravada
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
95.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.20 %)
0.70 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
4.30 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Thai (20,000 speakers)
Language Code tha   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Thai (20,000 speakers)
Language Code tha   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Thai

Primary Language:  Thai

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1834-1967)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1843-1977)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1883-2020)
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YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Thai Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Four Spiritual Laws Campus Crusade for Christ
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Walk with the Prophets and meet the Messiah Al Massira
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
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Profile Source Global Prayer Digest 
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