Thailand's NDP

Question: What would cause an expected 3,000 to 5,000 people to walk 3.6 kilometers through Bangkok on a hot afternoon?  

Answer: Thailand's National Day of Prayer

 

Flags and music began the procession as thousands of people walked down the street. 

 

Yes, that's a Buddhist temple in the background.  We also walked by the Grand Palace.

As we weaved through neighborhoods, down sidewalks and along some streets closed off for the event, we passed 10 different "prayer stations." At each prayer station, a couple of people were holding a numbered sign that lined up with the prayer guide we were given before we started walking.   During the walk between stations, we prayed for what the guide outlined.  

 We kept walking until we got to the Rama 8 bridge.

At the bridge, everyone stopped and began gathering. We all ate dinner together (I'm sure glad I wasn't in charge of boxing 5,000 servings of rice.)

 

Then we enjoyed a time of worship and prayer.  What an amazing sight to see all these Thais gathered to give glory to our Father in heaven and interceding for their country!