Lao Wieng   lahw wee-ANG

The Thai name this group Wieng because the descendants of prisoners of war originally came from Wieng (Vientiane) in Laos. Over the past 20 years, a significant number of Lao Wieng have moved to Bangkok in search of employment. Despite their long separation from their homeland, the Lao Wieng still retain different cultural and linguistic traits even while living among the Thai. Until recently, Lao Wieng women typically wore traditional dress, which consisted of a knee-length phaa sin, woven from rough cotton and interwoven with several multicolored cloth stripes. These days the Lao Wieng wear the same clothing as their Thai neighbors. The Lao Wieng men who live in farming areas primarily work as agriculturists, while those living in more remote rural locations work as skilled hunters and fishermen.

Ministry Obstacles

Little is known about the language of the Lao Wieng as it remains difficult or impossible to provide gospel materials in their language.

Scripture Focus

"You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory."  Psalm 73:24

Scripture Prayer

Pray that today’s people group will seek God’s counsel and be led to His glorious destiny.

Prayer Focus

Pray for God to extend mercy on the Lao Wieng, doing whatever it takes to place them in a position to receive him. Pray for them to understand and respond to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ to occur within the Lao Wieng.