The Urak Lawoi is one of several ethnicities sometimes known as Sea Gypsies. They reside on several islands off the western coast of Thailand.
The Urak Lawoi way of life has been firmly connected to the sea, and their seaside villages were established with a communal ethic that ensured that most things were shared, and that everyone knew each other. Today, the Urak Lawoi way of life is changing due to the national Marine Park, the influx of tourists and competition with commercial fisheries.
Animist by origin, the Urak Lawoi believed that every beach, sea and bay possessed a spirit that had to be respected.
The lure of materialism is preventing these people from realizing their spiritual needs.
Pray the few followers of Christ among this people will be accurately taught the ways of Christ, and will live lives of holiness and joy.
Pray for safety for these seafaring people, and that they won't be exploited because of the many tourists now visiting their villages.
Pray that Christians among the tourists in the region will notice the Urak Lawoi people, befriend them, and share the love of Christ with them.
The New Testament is available in their language, so pray for Christian believers to give them the word.
Scripture Prayers for the Urak Lawoi in Thailand.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urak_Lawoi
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-020-8283-y
http://kohlipethailand.com/koh-lipe/Urak-Lawoi/
https://www.thailandmagazine.com/the-urak-lawoi-the-first-inhabitants-of-koh-lipe/?lang=en
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Urak Lawoi |
People Name in Country | Urak Lawoi |
Alternate Names | Chao Lay; Lumoh Lawoi; Sea Gypsies; Thai Mai; Urak Lawoi Aborigine |
Population this Country | 3,200 |
Population all Countries | 3,200 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 15722 |
ROP3 Code | 110417 |
Country | Thailand | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Southwest coastal islands, south of Phuket province; Krabi province: offshore islands, Phi Phi Don, Ha, Khlong Dao, Lang Sot and Thung; Satun province: Bu Tang, Ra Wi, and A Dang islands. 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 | Southwest coastal islands, south of Phuket province; Krabi province: offshore islands, Phi Phi Don, Ha, Khlong Dao, Lang Sot and Thung; Satun province: Bu Tang, Ra Wi, and A Dang islands.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.00 %) |
2.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
98.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Urak Lawoi' | |||
Language Code | urk Ethnologue Listing | |||
Primary Dialect | Urak Lawoi | |||
Dialect Code | 1135 Global Recordings Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
|
Primary Language | Urak Lawoi' |
Language Code | urk Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Urak Lawoi |
Dialect Code | 1135 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Thai, Southern | |
People Groups | Speaking Urak Lawoi' |
Primary Language: Urak Lawoi'
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1976) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1998) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Urak Lawoi' | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Urak Lawoi' | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Peoples of the World Foundation All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | Bryan Nicholson / cartoMission |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |