THAILAND 25

“I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.” (Revelation 7:9)

…how will they hear??

God is doing something unprecedented around the globe. He is moving in nations, drawing many people to Him. Disciples that are making disciples through to many generations. People leaving the kingdom of darkness through an encounter with Jesus, his Word and Spirit!

With workers starting discovery groups in war-torn nations, enduring persecution for their faith, reaching into areas of dire poverty we sense a growing need to gather. It is so important for us to connect with other like-minded people. It spurs us on, refreshes our vision and helps sustain us as we make disciples, often in challenging conditions. 

Join us for Thailand 25! It will be a week of prayer, scriptures, stories and connection. You will be encouraged to press on making disciples that multiply. You will be equipped with tools that you need. You will be lifted up in vision and prayer. You will make connections with others wanting to make disciples that multiply. 

Where: Mii Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. 

When: Monday 1st September 2025 6pm – Friday 5th September 2025 1pm

Cost: $490AUD per adult (includes food and accommodation)

Our heart is that this weekend is accessible to everyone who would like to be a part of it. We are working hard to make this happen. If you have any special needs or queries, please email vicki.stokes@praxeis.org to see how we can support you to attend this gathering. 

Details in-depth

When is Thailand 25?

We will begin with dinner on Monday 1st September at 6pm. However, you are welcome to check in to the hotel any time from 2pm on the Monday afternoon. 

We will finish at lunchtime on Friday 5th September.

The registration includes accommodation for Monday-Thursday evenings. If you are arriving earlier and would like accommodation for the Sunday night, please book this as an extra item in the registration process. It will cost $65 per adult. 

Where is Thailand 25 and how do we get there?

We will be meeting at the Mii Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. 

The hotel is located at a distance of 20 kilometres from the airport. You can easily reach Mii Hotel from the airport by taking an airport shuttle that would take around 30 minutes. 

Alternatively, you can take the MRT yellow line and get off at Suan Luang Rama IX Station, which is also nearby. The hotel has also offered to arrange airport transfers. We can also arrange for an airport transfer for you with the hotel. Please email vicki.stokes@praxeis.org for pricing and to book. 

If you are arriving by car, please let us know so that we can arrange for a car park at the hotel for you. 

What will we do at Thailand 25?

There will be sessions of worship, input and case studies. There will be specialised electives for all on the DMM journey.  This will be a time of equipping and encouragement for wherever you are up to on the journey of making disciples. 

We will be learning from scriptures and each other, praying, worshipping God, listening to what God has to say and of course… hanging out, chatting, getting coffee, eating!

Where will we sleep?

Hotel rooms are twin share and all linen is included in the price. If you require a private room then please let us know so that we can get this arranged for you. There might be a small extra charge for this. 

CHILDREN:

Can I bring my family?

You can bring your family however we will not be providing a children’s program for this gathering. Due to potential disruptions, children won’t be able to be in the main meeting room during teaching sessions. If there are enough children at the event, we are hoping to run a kid’s program this year to happen at the same time as the main sessions.  

Costs for children

Costs for children: If you do decide to bring your children, then…

• Children aged between 0-5 are free of charge (and share bedding with parents).
• Children aged 0-5 who need a bed, cost is $25 (including food).
• Children aged 6-11, cost is $280 (including all accommodation and food).
• Teenagers aged 12-18, cost is $430 (including all accommodation and food).
• Extra night of accommodation is $80 per night, including breakfast.

NB: Thai culture presumes that small children share beds with their parents.

Accommodation for families

The rooms at Mii Hotel are twin or King size bed. The hotel has informed us that children can either sleep in the same bed as the parents (cheaper option) or one extra single bed can be put into each room. Accommodation for families can be arranged through allocation of two twin rooms next to each other. You are welcome to send an email to Vicki.stokes@praxeis.org to discuss the possible arrangements and prices before doing the online registration. 

There are activities in the vicinity of the hotel for families including a play centre, a water park and night markets. And don’t forget the pool at the hotel! 

What will we eat?

All meals are included in the registration cost of the gathering with a fully catered breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day. 

If you have any food allergies, please make sure that you advise us of this in the registration process.

What about Wifi?

The hotel has high speed wifi. 

What should we bring?

The weather in Thailand in September is on average 31oC/89oF so it will be warm. But it can also be wet! So might be worth putting your rain coat/umbrella in your suitcase so that you can still venture out to the night markets and explore Bangkok in the breaks during the day. 

Mosquitos can carry various diseases so make sure that you have some insect repellant for when you go out and about in Bangkok. 

And of course, you will need access to a bible (app on phone is fine) and would be a great idea to bring something to write down your notes in from the week! 

Visa’s & Travel Insurance

You will need to apply for a tourist evisa https://thaievisa.go.th/ Some nations will have visa on entry, but check the visa requirements for your nation with time apply and process the visa.

Make sure that your passport is up to date and doesn’t expire within 6 months of the travel date. 

Look up your countries travel recommendations to Thailand in regards to health, safety and visa requirements (e.g. Smart Traveller for those in Australia).

After you have booked your flights, make sure that you also have travel insurance. 

Honouring Thai Culture and Custom

Some quick tips to keep in mind…

• Greet people with a smile and say “sawatdii kha” if you are a woman and “sawatdii krap” if you are a man.
• Do not say anything disrespectful about the king or royal family. If you drop a coin, don’t stop it rolling by standing on it…it has the image of the king on it! 
• It’s polite to cover your shoulders. Wear covering swimwear in the pool (i.e. no bikinis).
• Don’t use your feet to point (or pick anything up!). 
• Toilet paper goes in the bin, not in the toilet unless otherwise stated. Even better, have a go at using the Toilet Hose!
• Have a wonderful time in the Land of Smiles!

What will Thailand 25 cost?

Individual Adult Onsite ticket – $490AUD

For individuals attending Thailand 25, including accommodation and all meals.

Individual Child (aged 0-5) Onsite ticket – FREE

Children under the age of 6 are free however, you still need to register them for catering and accommodation purposes. 

Children aged 0-5 who need a bed, cost is $25 (including food).

NB: Thai culture presumes that small children share beds with their parents.

Children aged 6-11, cost is $280 (including all accommodation and food).

Teenagers aged 12-18, cost is $430 (including all accommodation and food).

Extra night of accommodation – $80 per night (including breakfast).

If your flight arrives in Thailand on Sunday and you would like an extra night of accommodation. This cost is per person. 

If you need financial sponsorship to get there, please let us know so that we can see how we might be able to help you to get there. We don’t want anyone to miss out. 

Opportunity to give!

We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to sponsor others to get to Thailand, 25. It can be financially difficult for some people to come for a number of different reasons. If you are able to contribute to others getting to Thailand 25,  then we would love to hear from you.

If you have any further questions, we would love to hear from you. Just shoot an email through to vicki.stokes@praxeis.org. Otherwise, it’s time to register yourself and invite your teammates to Thailand 25! 

See you at Thailand 25!