Pwo Rachaburi Karen in Thailand

The Pwo Rachaburi Karen have only been reported in Thailand
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Introduction / History

The Pwo Rachaburi Karen are a branch of the Karen S'gaw after being driven a few hours south of Chiang Mai because of tribal war. They have three villages including one in Phrae, below Lampang (lam-puun). These villages are in rural areas and are located far away from big cities.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They live in a rural community of wooden houses raised above the ground. The people there grow rice and vegetables, and weave clothing and purses.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They have a strong fear and respect for evil spirits and try to honor them by offering them food daily in spirit houses on their property. They believe if they please the spirits, then they will have prosperity.


What Are Their Needs?

Their physical needs are for medical support and a full harvest. They need to know that the Holy Spirit is stronger than the evil spirits, and that the Holy Spirit brings life.


Prayer Points

Pray that Pwo Rachaburi Karen hearts will be softened to God's love, and God's healing power would be released in the village.
Pray for them to not blame Christians when bad things happen.
Pray for Pwo Rachaburi Karen Christ followers to disciple others.
Pray for an abundant harvest this year as a testimony of God’s power and goodness.


Scripture Prayers for the Karen, Pwo Rachaburi in Thailand.


References

Interviews by Hannah, a chief and Karen evangelical association leader.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Karen, Pwo Rachaburi
People Name in Country Karen, Pwo Rachaburi
Natural Name Pwo Rachaburi Karen
Alternate Names Northern Pwo Karen; Pwo Ratchaburi
Population this Country 6,500
Population all Countries 6,500
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 14490
ROP3 Code 116050
Country Thailand
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Phrae, Lampang, and Chiang Rai provinces.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Thailand
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Phrae, Lampang, and Chiang Rai provinces..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.00 %)
10.00 %
Ethnic Religions
90.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Karen, Phrae Pwo (6,500 speakers)
Language Code kjt   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Karen, Phrae Pwo (6,500 speakers)
Language Code kjt   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Karen, Phrae Pwo

Primary Language:  Karen, Phrae Pwo

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Started

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Pwo Karen Bible Cing Sian Dal
Photo Source Copyrighted © 2024  Kevin Morris, OMF International  All rights reserved.  Used with permission
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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