Looks like I came at a bad time. This week, thousands of Thais assembled in Bangkok to protest against what they deem is a corrupted government. Calling for a removal of current officials, the People's Alliance for Democracy created a barricade in front of Parliament, meant to disrupt the legislative session. In response, the government deployed its troops that, according to the South China Morning Post, killed one and injured hundreds.
This most recent anti-government demonstration puts yet another exclamation on Thailand's recent political troubles that has seen a number of government officials arrested or dismissed and nearly a dozen killed. I'm pretty sure news stations back home aren't covering much of the situation. If I knew more about what's going on I'd let you know, but I don't know much. The journalist part of me wants to run out there with my camcorder and camera, and find out what's going on, but I thought better of it- just been trying to stay out of the trouble. I was however, searched by two policemen who were manning the streets. I was walking home from work with a big bag full of my laundry and one of the policemen started eyeballing me (I think my beard makes me look like some kind of Asian Islamic fundamentalist). So they just padded me down and made me open my bags and what not. Anyways, I told them I was a tourist and they believed me. Afterward, I went home and shaved.
from South Morning China Post
Prayer Requests:
- There's a book I really want to write about a missionary who has had some amazing experiences. It's great as a career opportunity, but pray that God would work this out for whatever he wants to do.
- I told my organization that I used to work in children and college ministry and they asked me to be a speaker at a youth retreat for a sister organization. :/ eek! I think they gave me the topic of materialism, which is pretty fitting for me as an American right? :) Pray that God would be exceptionally gracious to me when I open my mouth.
6 comments:
Can I write the foreword?
Arrived at the wrong time? Sounds like you arrived at the perfect time.
when's the retreat, did it already happen?
Hey EJ,
Heard a little about the political instability from a missionary friend also in Thailand. Thought of you and praying that you are safe and being met by God wherever you are...geographically, emotionaly, spiritually, etc, ect. Peace.
Jina
Dear Eric, it is the Asian Iris from FOL. I just got your blog address from Silvia Kang. I read through the entire thing to catch up. I can only say wow.... I would like to continue to support you financially. I am not sure how consistent I will be since the market is more than crazy. However, I trust the Lord will provide. So where can I send the support to? Please let me know. Thanks. You will be in my prayers. And I shall be a regular on your blog now. In the mist of all the incredible events, may our Lord whispers into the cavern of your heart.
Thank goodness you're ok!! Gimme the name of that police officer, I'ma have a talk with him! hahaha Miss ya brotha! Best buh-lieve you're in my prayers! Keep on doin a mighty work out there through Him who's given you that responsibility, get on AIM sometime so we can catch up!
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