“Bangkok, Thailand,” Ensign, December 2019
The Church Is Here
Bangkok, Thailand
Here are a few facts about the Church in Thailand:
1
Temple under construction in Bangkok
22,100
Church members
41
Congregations
1
Mission
74
Languages and dialects spoken in Thailand
168
Letters in the official name of Bangkok when written in Thai
1854: First missionary sent to Thailand (known as Siam at that time).
1966: Thailand District organized; President Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the country for missionary work; first native convert baptized.
1995: Bangkok Stake created.
2018: President Russell M. Nelson visited Bangkok.
2019: Groundbreaking for the Bangkok Thailand Temple on January 16.