I have mentioned in a few posts and emails about the political crisis in Thailand. In a nutshell, there is a group that wants the current government to totally disband. This group has been holding rallies and protest marches in Bangkok for a couple of months now. There have been very isolated and limited outbreaks of violence since that time.
Two days ago, this group took over Thailand's main airport, BKK, here in Bangkok. Since that time there has been zero air traffic from the airport. The group has also just seized the other Bangkok airport which services mostly domestic flights.
The closure of BKK is a major hit to the Thai economy. Thailand depends heavily on tourism and the upcoming holiday season is when they have the most tourists. Uncertainty about political stability and flight availability has already resulted in thousands of foriegners cancelling vacations in Thailand.
Thailand needs your prayers now! God commands us to pray for the leaders of nations that they will govern with wisdom and establish peace for their people:
"I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior"
1 Timothy 2:1-3
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
thanks for the heads up, I will be praying everything works out quickly and peacefully
stay safe, man
Post a Comment