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Director, Wycliffe Thai Foundation
Tharawat is Miao, of Chinese heritage, but was born, raised and gave his life to Christ in Thailand. His childhood was sad and troubled. Sent to boarding school at the age of 7, his mother died 4 years later. He was the eldest of six children. His father remarried, and three more siblings were added.
At 15 Tharawat rebelled against his family, fell into bad company, and dropped out of school. At 20, he changed his mind and moved to Bangkok to complete high school.
At a youth meeting when aged 23, Tharawat confessed Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord of his life. He went on to finish high school and study Chinese business at university, with the aim of sharing the gospel with the Miao in China. Later he studied theology in Chiang Mai and learned of the work of Wycliffe. Being Miao, he identified with the vision and mission of Wycliffe among minorities. He became Director of Wycliffe Thailand in 2012.
Tharawat believes every Christian is part of the mission work. ‘As for me, God wants me to nurture the new generation of missionaries now by giving them resources, training and knowledge… Later, when I step down [from the Wycliffe Thailand Foundation Director role], I can help the younger generation with these [Wycliffe Thai Foundation Director] experiences.