The Moklen are better known as Moken or Sea Gypsies. They live semi-nomadic seafaring lives in various parts of Thailand. They are most likely to be found by the Andaman coast in Thailand’s southern provinces of Phang Nga and Phuket. They also live in other parts of Southeast Asia.
The Moklen are best known for the fishing and diving skills. They move from place to place in small boats seeking food and salable items.
The Moklen have their own traditional religious beliefs. They are practical; they want the spirit world to help them with their physical needs.
The environmental habitat of the Moklen is in danger. They are also pressured to settle in one place by governments. Many have had to adapt to settling on land and taking on new lifestyles.
Pray for many from this unreached people group to understand both God’s judgment and his majestic glory.
Pray for loving workers to go to the Moklen people, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their savior.
Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that result in thousands of new disciples who share their faith with others.
Pray for grace and truth expanding into their entire society as all believers learn to love others.
Scripture Prayers for the Moklen in Thailand.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Moklen |
People Name in Country | Moklen |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 4,600 |
Population all Countries | 4,600 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 13772 |
ROP3 Code | 106726 |
Country | Thailand | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Phangnga and Phuket provinces: west coast. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Thailand |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Phangnga and Phuket provinces: west coast.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.00 %) |
2.20 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
77.80 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
20.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Moklen (4,600 speakers) |
Language Code | mkm Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Moklen (4,600 speakers) |
Language Code | mkm Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Moklen |
Primary Language: Moklen
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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None reported |
Photo Source | manothegreek |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |