The Beginning of Something BIG in Bangkok!

Last Friday night, The River Bangkok held its first ever 'English Games Night', an evening full of fun, laughs, connections and of course some English learning thrown in there. What a huge success the night was, with over 30 people joining in the fun!

Most were students from Chulalongkorn University, the top university in Thailand, who were eager to learn English in a social environment and make new friends. These have been connections we have made in only two weeks, so it is clear something BIG is beginning in Bangkok, and we are so excited to be a part of it. 

As the night approached, everything seemed to be working against it: the rain, the university calendar and the time of month. Yet we couldn't have asked for a better night and God showed His hand is on this. One girl said she didn't want to leave, because she enjoyed the night and meeting our team so much. 

We can't wait for our next games night in the next couple of weeks. Watch this space to find out more of the exciting things taking place at The River Asia.

We Have This Hope!

As you may have seen, a bomb shook the city of Bangkok on Monday 17th August 2015. Twenty-one people were killed and over 125 people were injured from the blast, which took place in the centre of the city at Erawan Shrine, a popular place for tourists and locals alike. It is also really close to Chulalongkorn University, where we have many friends and connections. Our heart goes out to everyone impacted by this awful event.

The following day, all city schools were closed and many classes at Chula University were cancelled. Our friends shared about the fear they were feeling, how they wanted to stay at home and didn't want to go out at night. Because of this hope we have in Christ Jesus, we were able to speak life, comfort and hope into their situations. We have been able to have many hope-filled conversations with students, taxi-drivers, people in cafes, new and old friends and even strangers on the streets.

While people are feeling calmer now, there is still a sense of fear in this city we love. Please keep the beautiful people of Bangkok in your hearts and prayers. Our work here in Bangkok is more crucial than ever before!