Bangkok Temple Open House Begins

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting the public to visit the Bangkok Thailand Temple, the first temple of its kind in Thailand and the third in Southeast Asia.
From today, August 28, through August 31, invited guests are touring the temple. The general public can take free guided tours from September 1 through September 16, excluding Sundays. Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, will dedicate the temple on Sunday, October 22.
“It’s a beautiful building in a remarkably beautiful city, but it’s much more than just a building,” said Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. “We offer the best we can to the Lord, and He offers the best He can for us. This is the place where heaven and earth connect. It allows us to tie to our ancestors, our families, to make families forever families.”
Watch the video.

[@jthompson567]

I remember attending church in Bangkok and seeing a countdown on one of the bulletin boards for the next ward temple trip to Hong Kong. It was 200+ days away and about a 1,400 mile trip. What an incredible blessing for those wonderful people who live in Thailand! Their faith, patience, and sacrifice have been rewarded.

[@patrickjohnson3671]

The gathering of Israel is surely is being fulfilled right before our eyes. What a blessing and a joy to witness these things.

[@judycook897]

I was in Bangkok a few months ago and saw this building from a distance and just knew this was another house of God being built for the faithful people of Thailand. I loved hearing the testimony and conversion story of the project manager. So sweet. Much love from San Francisco🤍

[@whitneylin4297]

What a beautiful temple! Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are a great blessing in my life. They are a sanctuary where I go to feel the love of God and a greater measure of peace. Every time I am in the temple, I am touched by the evidence that God loves every single one of His children who has ever lived on the Earth. Each one is precious to Him and is remembered by Him.

[@ClintK.]

Beautifully inspired message of the construction manager and his conversion. What a blessing for the Saints there to have and make covenants in His holy house!

[@SWSimpson]

When they first showed him on the video, I knew he would want to learn how a temple fits in with Christianity, and not be the same as the many temples in Thailand already. My dad and I aren't members, but my Mom was a Temple worker up until the pandemic and I think Temples are really beautiful, and very cool - especially the ones that are particularly unique and culturally meaningful by design, such as Sapporo Japan, India, Thailand, Cambodia, Mesa AZ, San Diego, Meridian ID, etc...

[@roadtripper1]

This made we weep with JOY! An incredible glimpse into the conversion of one man. I was overcome with a sweet confirmation through the Holy Spirit of the miracle and blessing of this work as I considered how Church members in Thailand must feel to have a House of the Lord close to them. WONDERFUL!

[@Tiger77753]

I was born in the Thailand Refugee camp. Blessed to be an LDS. My Laotian parents worked so hard to bring us America. One day I will visit the temple and church in Thailand❤

[@clarkherlin1198]

I love that the head of the entire project was converted 🥲

[@etuatejohnson2789]

What a beautiful Temple and wonderful story about the construction manager, you and your team did a fantastic job. Congratulations on your baptism as well, such a blessing for you and your family.

[@markadventures-zt9nc]

Thailand Bangkok is very blessed for having a Temple THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

[@drew123saulpaul]

What a sweet testimony by the Brother who helped build the temple!

[@johnnytsui7521]

I'm from Taiwan. Just about two weeks ago I was on a business trip to Bangkok. I always had to be with my group so I didn't have time or the desire to try to go to the Thailand Temple or find out where it was. On the second day of my trip, I was taking the subway. While waiting for the train, I inadvertently saw the commercial video of the Temple on the railway wall. The commercial lasted for just a few seconds. Before I could switch my cellphone to the camera mode to take a picture of it, it was gone. Luckily, when I was taking the subway back to the hotel, I was able to take a picture of it. A bigger surprise came on my last day of the trip. When I was taking the subway again to the airport to fly back home, I made a transfer at the Makaasan Station. On the corridor of the second floor, I saw the Temple! Though it was just a short glance from a distance, I was still very happy and I also took a picture of it. I shared both of the pics on FB.

[@darrylkirky]

visted the oonstuction. visited the stake centre close by. bared a testimony. windows of heaven opened up and I am not even a member of the church for 23 years. Tho led a sister into the gospel attending open house there shortly. bless the beautifal saints of thailand. Makes one re-think the values of eternal marrige and eternal life when such culture of love expresses the truth in simplicity without judgment and gives a clean slate new start and invitation for re-baptism... sending love to all thai people who deserve this holy house of the lord.

[@maksat89able]

What a magnificent event for the saints in Thailand. Great story by a convert who built the temple.

[@crazycampbells6456]

Such a beautiful temple! I'm so happy for the people of Thailand!

[@CaylaTribett]

My heart is full ❤. I now live really close to a temple and have received much strength from it. I am excited for my fellow brothers and sisters who will be able to go to this temple when it is dedicated ❤.

[@DaremoDaremo]

Wow. Very lovely. Holiness to the Lord! Surely a blessing to the wonderful saints in that area! So grateful to see this!

[@debbiew.7716]

Such a beautiful people! A stunning tribute to them and their Heavenly Father!

[@SuperDuppydoo]

Thank you for your testimony dear builder! God bless you and the people of Thailand!❤️🙏

[@janejordan3944]

How stunningly beautiful with its own stunningly beautiful story of conversion.

[@CarolsCurrentObsession]

Wow, this is so amazing! Truly the gospel is reaching all the corners of the earth! ❤❤❤ I’ll never forget Elder Gong’s talk about First Dragon Gong, and just think of how many Thai are on the other side as far back as First Dragon Gong, wanting their work done ~ truly another latter day miracle! ❤❤

[@terryslade6240]

Stunningly beautiful! The work of the Lord rolls forth!

[@dwinegardner8251]

What a beautiful temple. I am so happy for the wonderful people of Thailand..

[@salotetaufa9965]

BEAUTIFUL PLACE GIVE YOU PEACE AND HAPPINESS YOU CAN FEEL OUR HEAVENLY FATHER 🙏🙏🙏🙏💚💚💚

[@Rojaninr]

สวยงามมาก การออกแบบสร้างอาคาร ต้องสร้างและออกแบบ ให้แบบนี้ นับถือๆ

[@janoesaptoutomo3781]

Wow... Amazing

[@ramsrnja]

What a gorgeous temple. I'm so happy for the people of Thailand.

[@chaleurnchanthaphuang7002]

สวยมากค่ะ..อยากให้วิดิโอมีซับภาษาไทยจังเลยค่ะ

[@AsianArgentina]

Una gran noticia para el mundo entero. Thailand tiene su propio templo!

[@ChrisYorgason]

What a tremendous blessing for the saints in Thailand and throughout Southeast Asia!

[@kathrynhathaway5145]

So beautiful

[@SteeleAndrews]

I suppose it was the project manager... I found him to be particularly sincere and inspiring. what a wonderful video.

[@DallinCrump]

What a blessing for the people of Thailand. And how wonderful to hear the story of the construction manager, who joined the church through this experience. The Lord’s work moves ever onward!

[@chaik.3209]

สวยจัง แค่เห็นก็รู้สึกสงบและมีพลัง

[@Jackrabbitsteaparty]

That architecure is just beautiful

[@MarkKoltkoRivera]

Thank you for producing an uplifting video that does a good job of explaining what LDS temples are really about.

[@hummingace1271]

It turned out so pretty! I love that they put in architectural details from the area

[@Alex-tj2tg]

I was sealed to my parents in Swedish temple🥹

[@NDcompetitiveshooter]

What a wonderful blessing for the saints in Thailand

[@leonardalcalaii9277]

@ChurchNewsroom I love this wonderful conversion, heartfelt story 🤍✌️😇🙏🏯 What a gorgeous beautiful temple 🤍🏯 #HouseofTheLord

[@Magpie54688]

This was so touching to watch. Thank you.

[@HạnhNguyễn-w9u]

I temple is the holy place. I cried when I entered into the temple first time in Manila not because of the architecture inside but because of the strong Spirit I’ve felt. On that day, I felt very sick I prayer to God ask Him to help me get better so I can do my ordinance but I nothing happened until I came inside I can feel His healing, my painful gone away immediately. That is one of my miracle.❤

[@Raggedy-Ann]

Absolutely beautiful ! So happy for the wonderful Bangkok people to have a House of the Lord! ☺

[@BoMwarrior]

Thank you all for your work on building another temple of & for the Lord! 🙏😊 I can tell Anurat Kaeocha really put his heart into it despite not knowing much about the meaning at first. And excellent English speaking and pronunciation to all those interviewed!! 😃 Impressive!

[@nancypurcell5099]

We lived in Bangkok in 1960-61. We were one of only 2 LDS families in Thailand at the time. Because there was no organized branch in the country, my parents wrote to Salt Lake to get permission to hold church in our home, along with the other family. During our stay, my sister turned 8. Again, my father wrote to Salt Lake to request permission to baptize her. They granted his request and was baptized by my father in 1960 in the Gulf of Siam. To our knowledge, she was the first baptized member of the church in Thailand.

[@matildabanana3516]

What a humble, wonderful man who felt the spirit of the temple and let that work in his heart to find the truth. I love that!

[@jennylg6582]

What a beautiful temple! ❤ I love the design of it. Congratulations, Thailand!! 🎉🎉

[@christycritser2819]

What a beautiful Temple. This is a wonderful time to be alive and witness the Temples dot the earth.

[@Armor1133]

How wonderful. This touched my heart. I felt peace as I watched this. I hope and pray that I can go back to the temple one day.

[@ephraimcullen]

This is so cool! The construction manager ended up joining the church after finishing the temple! I guess he felt the spirit being on the grounds all the time...

[@earlleeruhf3130]

Wow, this is beautiful. The Lords work continues.

[@EQQI_TOLE]

Mahakarya yang luar biasa. Thailand semakin di berkati... salam dari Indonesia

[@j.cabralmoulin6985]

A special blessing for such a special people. Greetings from from Brasil. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@therealdebate5414]

Holiness to the Lord. Really happy for my brothers and sisters in South east Asia.

[@t.josephnukulkij5588]

Lovely 🥰so beautiful temple

[@katlee2000]

So beautiful. Love all of the testimonies shared 💟

[@clemenciaabalos1343]

Planning to return to Thailand to worship in this sacred temple❤

[@bjaMoke]

Outstanding! what a blessing for the awesome people of Thailand.

[@juliachanel-tbh]

I love that the project manager ended up being baptized and becoming a member. :) I’m so happy for him.

[@hendersonribeirobrandina2120]

Wow! I've nerver seen an archtechture like that! The Temple seems to be splited in two blocks with a green area and the Christ statue in the midle. Very unique! Beautiful Temple!

[@BenMcrea61]

I would love to get on a plane and go to the open house - it looks incredible.

[@endangmurdiyati24]

Waoow beautiful place..❤️🙏

[@cryptochris9001]

Awesome I want to visit

[@suzannemackley1939]

I can’t wait to visit this beautiful building and wonderful friends 💗

[@sabermybeastpic6761]

i feel all the love

[@texaslstar]

Such a beautiful house of the Lord.

[@bisonhorne7211]

Amazing story for that Construction Mgr. Watch the Lord work more miracles amongst us. 🙌🏼

[@Big8707]

What an amazing temple. I’m so thankful for the gospel and the joy it brings me ❤

[@crazynanaailese]

Wow. It's so tall and Beautiful.

[@debrawelcome8158]

So beautiful and a lovely journey for the. Construction manager. May this temple bless the wonderful people of Thailand.

[@dylanroberts8478]

Thank you brother Anurat Kaeocha! Beautiful.

[@amynazza]

So happy for Thailand!!!! ❤

[@JoyceRaeth]

I am SO excited the Bangkok, Thailand TEMPLE is completed. My brother James DeGering​ and his wife Sheryl, get to go inside during the Open House today!!

[@Rudyard_Stripling]

Wow what a unique beautiful temple of the Lord.

[@masfe_org]

Un hermoso faro de luz para nuestros hermanos tailandeses.

[@aarontavai5161]

what a beautiful temple & testimony from anarut ♥️

[@celinayoshimura1976]

Celina Hisae Yoshimura, Cianorte, PR, Brasil, A Obra de Deus ,e Pérfeita. Devemos Honrar e Estarmos sempre Puros, para receber as Bênçãos ,e a Presença do seu Santo Espírito que reina , no templo do mundo inteiro, e Gratificante quando se trabalha dentro deste templo, um trabalho que se observa, a Caridade reinando plena reinando em seus trabalhos, pelos que lá trabalham, com muito muito muito amor e carinho que recebemos, quando lá entramos, principalmente quando vamos em jejum, sem palavras, Gratificante .Precisamos sempre Honrar nossos compromissos e convênios, para toda a eternidade. Sou imensamente Grata por participar deste Banquete Espiritual.

[@fab8490]

I’m not a Mormon but I’ve never seen an ugly Mormon temple. Kudos to their architects

[@churchnewsroom]

Thank you for tuning in, we appreciate your comment!

[@MarleneKerr-p6x]

A very beautiful temple

[@churchnewsroom]

It really is!

[@lizgold4533]

So beautiful. It brought tears 🙂

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Good to know must visit

[@prakumprakumpea]

We are so grateful for the holy temple in Thailand ❤

[@goatisland808]

🙏🏼🤙🏽Beautiful Blessing

[@davidrobinson1201]

Absolutely Beautiful, this temple is stunningly designed.

[@rabinredulla8798]

Wonderful❤️

[@tc2334]

I saw this when I was in Bangkok last month and I thought, “You people really do get around.” 😂

[@SouthernAngel]

❤ so grateful🙏🙏🙏🙏 Let God Prevail ❤

[@BeeDub57]

Great to see new temple designs!

[@rdancranston]

Beautiful.... Temples ARE dotting the earth...just as prophesied...

[@orangemanbad]

What a beautiful building. Cool to see the builder convert.

[@lindajett4636]

Just absolutely beautiful ♥️

[@cynthiashores57]

Bangkok-your temple is beautiful and its' beauty stands out among the skyscrapers. Go often and bask in the beauty as you partake of the ordinances.

[@fua8660]

What an amazing conversion story!

[@howardmcomber8578]

This is a masterpiece. Can you do this in Thai. And Mandarin?

[@juliaweber212]

Do beautiful a castle of the Lord

[@safrew1]

Wonderful!! ❤

[@newchapo2028]

ประเทศไทยยอมรับในความหลากหลายทางศาสนา เพศ และ เชื้อชาติ มาตั้งแต่ยุค อยุธยา ผมคิดว่าประเทศไทยน่าจะมีเสรีภาพที่สุดแล้ว

[@slamdunk406]

Love it! So cool to see a temple finally come to Book of Mormon lands!

[@pzign]

Awesome

[@pamelapalmer7924]

Stunning!!!!

[@kennethreber8741]

It is beautiful and powerful. I love it

[@saltlakepianoservice]

Wonderful!

[@joseg.hernandez2878]

What a beautiful temple in that beautiful land. That is the place where we can do celestial covenants with our Heavenly Father.