An outreach host in Thailand’s Golden Triangle
Bring your YWAM DTS or school outreach to Mae Sai. We plan real ministry with local schools and Thai churches at the border of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.
- 1–8 week outreaches
- Teams of 4–20
- Registered foundation CR 2/2566
Ready-made ministry from day one
Your outreach leaders and our team build the schedule together, so your students serve where they’re needed most.
Schools
English camps, fun days, values and health lessons in government schools that welcome us.
Local churches
Preaching, worship, youth nights and small groups with Thai churches in Mae Sai and Chiang Rai.
Children & youth
Free after-school classes, games, songs, crafts and Bible stories.
Mercy & villages
Village visits, food for families in need, flood clean-up and prayer.
1:12YWAM Canada in Mae Sai
A YWAM team from Canada served with KMI in schools, local fellowships and small groups, and carried the good news into the Golden Triangle.
Read the story“My third time bringing teams from Canada”
Anna has led YWAM volunteer teams to Mae Sai three times, serving through English camps, medical camps and village activities.
This is my third time bringing teams from Canada to volunteer with KMI Foundation Thailand, and every visit has been a meaningful experience. Together, we have served children through English camps, medical camps, and fun activities in villages and border communities around the Golden Triangle. The location gives us opportunities to connect with communities across Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. We are grateful to KMI for their professional organization, thoughtful care for our teams, and the love of God they demonstrate through their ministry. Thank you, KMI, for helping us serve with purpose!
Feedback shared with KMI-Foundation Thailand by volunteers and team leaders.
Mae Sai, Chiang Rai and the border
Mae Sai — KMI-Foundation Thailand
Thailand’s northernmost town. Our centre is near Mae Sai Bus Station: free classes, volunteer base and team housing.
Tachileik, Myanmar
Across the Mae Sai bridge. Many families we serve have roots on both sides of the border.
Hill-tribe villages
Villages in the hills around Mae Sai, such as Pha Hee, where we visit families and run children’s programmes.
The Golden Triangle
Where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet on the Mekong — about 40 minutes from Mae Sai.
Chiang Rai city & airport (CEI)
About an hour south. Volunteers fly into Chiang Rai International Airport; we partner with churches here.
Schematic, not to scale.
Tell us about your DTS or school
Share your base, team size and outreach dates. We’ll reply with ideas, a draft schedule and a simple budget.
- No hosting fee
- Translators and local hosts
- Pick-up from Chiang Rai airport (CEI) can be arranged
YWAM outreach questions
Can KMI host our YWAM DTS outreach in Thailand?
Yes. KMI-Foundation Thailand hosts YWAM Discipleship Training School (DTS) and other school outreach teams in Mae Sai and Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand. We have hosted a YWAM team from Canada and plan ministry with local churches and schools.
Is KMI part of YWAM?
No. KMI-Foundation Thailand is an independent registered Christian foundation in Thailand (no. CR 2/2566). We partner with YWAM bases and teams as a local host.
How long can an outreach team stay?
From one week up to the full outreach phase. Many teams serve 2–6 weeks with us, sometimes alongside other locations in Thailand.
What ministry will the team do?
Typically school programmes and English, children’s and youth ministry, local church services and small groups, village visits, practical help and prayer. We plan the schedule with you before you arrive.
Where will the team stay and what does it cost?
We help arrange simple accommodation in Mae Sai and local transport. Teams cover their own housing, food, travel and ministry costs. We share a clear budget when we plan together; KMI does not charge a hosting fee.
Do team members need visas?
Many nationalities can enter Thailand visa-free or with a tourist visa for short outreaches. Rules change, so each member should check with the Thai embassy. For longer volunteer service we can provide documents for a Non-Immigrant O visa.