“Bangkok, Thailand,” Liahona, 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.