{"id":3465,"date":"2025-12-11T09:46:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T09:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/?p=3465"},"modified":"2025-12-09T17:47:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T17:47:41","slug":"a-week-long-mission-trip-to-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/a-week-long-mission-trip-to-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"A Week-Long Mission Trip to Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>My wife and I volunteered to help out in a missionary conference in Thailand for one week. This was our first time to be there so we really didn\u2019t know what to expect. It was a 15-hour flight from Los Angeles, California and a 5-hour road trip to the conference center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\">Story and photos by guest writers Scott Green, Kim Green and friends.<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thailand2B.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thailand2B.jpg 936w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thailand2B-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thailand2B-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thailand2B-850x633.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Thirty-one missionaries serving in South East Asia came to this spot for this annual conference. These dedicated individuals deserve immense appreciation for leaving behind the comforts and conveniences of their home countries\u2014often easier lifestyles with stable routines, familiar communities, and modern amenities\u2014to venture into Asia and spread the gospel. Their selflessness in facing cultural adjustments, language barriers, and sometimes challenging living conditions truly inspires us, as they commit to sharing faith and hope in regions far from their own. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand3.jpg 936w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand3-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand3-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand3-850x640.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our main job was to create a program, organize and take care of the young missionary kids while their parents attended their grown-up meetings. We called this project the Banyan Tree Kids.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailandS2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailandS2.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailandS2-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This set of kids posed unique challenges because many of them came from inter-racial missionary parents so their perspectives were different from the locals. The kids knew each other and treated each other as cousins so it was like we were part of a family reunion. In retrospect, a teaching team of four would have been ideal. To say that we were blessed by their eager energy and innocence is an understatement. We learned so much about full time missionary life and being a child of a missionary. What beautiful people. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand8.jpg 936w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand8-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand8-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand8-850x569.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"882\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand7.jpg 882w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand7-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand7-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand7-104x74.jpg 104w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand7-850x616.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 882px) 100vw, 882px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The weather was balmy. Unlike the big cities like Bangkok, the coastal compound we stayed in was clean, secure, orderly, and beautiful. Beyond our serene retreat, Thailand offers an incredible array of attractions that make it a dream destination for travelers. From the bustling streets of Bangkok, home to iconic sites like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=http:\/\/www.royalgrandpalace.th\/en\/home&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiZocH3qqKRAxXxEkQIHccoFjIQFnoECFoQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ys5lUuOOMI7gE9a5k6OQI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grand Palace<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https:\/\/www.novotelbkk.com\/destination\/bangkok-tradition-and-culture-guide\/wat-pho\/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjr9aeEq6KRAxVfIUQIHfJsPcYQFnoECH0QAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw1oa6XVNafAnyYFfoaTDelc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho<\/a>, to the northern charm of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Tourism-g293917-Chiang_Mai-Vacations.html&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiV98iVq6KRAxVTD0QIHRMTAycQFnoECFkQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw2V3tY6XWHAvl_ce2QmljD-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chiang Mai<\/a> with its ancient temples and vibrant night markets, the country blends rich history and modern energy. Nature lovers can explore stunning national parks like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https:\/\/www.wanderlustchloe.com\/visiting-khao-sok-national-park-thailand\/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwih-fGkq6KRAxVHLkQIHWjZOpsQFnoFCIsBEAE&amp;usg=AOvVaw27yw2LfcT6-EGYs962tzCJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Khao Sok<\/a>, where lush rainforests, waterfalls, and wildlife await, or island-hop along the Andaman Sea to pristine beaches in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https:\/\/www.bangkokpost.com\/thailand\/general\/3148375\/phuket-shifts-to-targeting-quality-tourists&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj-o7O4q6KRAxWuIEQIHc4pK2cQFnoECEgQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wwvQ5RArYDlXVXxm02loo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phuket<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https:\/\/passport-for-living.com\/things-to-do-in-krabi-thailand\/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMvPbKq6KRAxXuLkQIHUv3DOsQFnoECEMQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw1xPOsXx_ywrmoX4tXW3mLi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Krabi<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https:\/\/www.tourismthailand.org\/Destinations\/Provinces\/Ko-Samui\/360&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj8yfeXrKKRAxXeH0QIHeloLdAQFnoECGgQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0EaKiIlidHMZhP7vxIP_d6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Koh Samui<\/a> for scuba diving, snorkeling, and crystal-clear waters. Cultural experiences abound, such as visiting historical ruins in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https:\/\/www.earthtrekkers.com\/ayutthaya-and-sukhothai-ancient-cities-of-siam\/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi95vWprKKRAxWiIEQIHRI5BbcQFnoECDcQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Jly9KcOvbaN4GS90vF3Ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayutthaya<\/a> or joining lively festivals that showcase Thai traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand5.jpg 936w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand5-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand5-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand5-850x532.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The food was glorious. We had never seen so many rice dishes, but Thailand&#8217;s culinary scene extends far beyond that\u2014think spicy street food like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https:\/\/twokooksinthekitchen.com\/best-pad-thai-recipe\/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjF1JvNqqKRAxWzPEQIHTysGi04ChAWegQIJBAB&amp;usg=AOvVaw1fuzHKaOZrgf6v2PdhH9aa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pad Thai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https:\/\/www.recipetineats.com\/tom-yum-soup-thai\/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiUwJjmqqKRAxWXle4BHemqAl0QFnoECCcQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0n7ZlcHV3d4HED8pmU80J0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tom Yum soup<\/a>, and fresh tropical fruits from bustling markets like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chatuchakmarket.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chatuchak Weekend Market<\/a> in Bangkok.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand1.jpg 936w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thailand1-850x478.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you ever plan to visit Thailand, it would be nice to have a guide but you can discover things by yourself. The residents are used to tourists. It\u2019s safe. The people are welcoming, known for their warm hospitality and smiles that make every interaction feel genuine. Whether you&#8217;re seeking adventure through ethical elephant sanctuaries, relaxing on powdery sands, or immersing in spiritual sites, Thailand truly has something for every type of traveler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"2247\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ThailandAtNight.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ThailandAtNight.jpg 936w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ThailandAtNight-125x300.jpg 125w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ThailandAtNight-427x1024.jpg 427w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ThailandAtNight-768x1844.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ThailandAtNight-640x1536.jpg 640w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ThailandAtNight-853x2048.jpg 853w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ThailandAtNight-850x2041.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There was something deeper and special bonding with these families. Inspired by this adventure, we are pondering an India tour to visit the multiple missionaries we know there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Festival-704x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Festival-704x1024.jpg 704w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Festival-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Festival-768x1118.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Festival-850x1237.jpg 850w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Festival.jpg 936w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>&#8220;He said to them, \u201cGo into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.&#8221;<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">&#8212; Mark 16:15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thirty-one missionaries serving in South East Asia came to this spot for this annual conference. These dedicated individuals deserve immense appreciation for leaving behind the comforts and conveniences of their home countries\u2014often easier lifestyles with stable routines, familiar communities, and modern amenities\u2014to venture into Asia and spread the gospel. Their selflessness in facing cultural adjustments, language barriers, and sometimes challenging living conditions truly inspires us, as they commit to sharing faith and hope in regions far from their own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3525,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[1477,1491,1481,1489,1478,19,1482,1486,1484,1492,1485,403,1479,155,1476,1480,1483,1362],"class_list":["post-3465","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-world-travel","tag-bangkok","tag-chatuchak-weekend-market","tag-chianf-mai","tag-crystal-clear-water","tag-grand-palace","tag-home_page","tag-khao-sok","tag-krabi","tag-missionary","tag-pad-thai","tag-phuket","tag-rainforest","tag-reclining-buddha","tag-snorkeling","tag-thai","tag-wat-pho","tag-waterfall","tag-wildlife"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A Week-Long Mission Trip to Thailand - Traveling Boy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/a-week-long-mission-trip-to-thailand\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"A Week-Long Mission Trip to Thailand - Traveling Boy\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Thirty-one missionaries serving in South East Asia came to this spot for this annual conference. 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