Pray for South Thailand

There has been a sharp increase in violence in these border provinces in recent months,with 50 small bombs planted and detonated in Pattani town over one weekend. This insurgency has claimed over 5000 lives in the last seven years. The media have announced a hope that peace talks between the government and insurgent groups will begin shortly.The church in Betong is growing and the increased space and facilities of the new building are eagerly awaited.