Why Khao Lak?
Ocean. Culture. Community. Impact.
Khao Lak is more than a tropical destination. It’s a place to belong, grow, and serve—building authentic relationships and making a lasting difference in Southern Thailand.
What Do We Do?
Adventure with purpose. Community with impact.
Discover opportunities to learn, serve, and help shape the future of Southern Thailand.
Language & Story
Discover the power of language.
Help preserve stories, celebrate cultures, and bring hope through Oral Mother Tongue (OMT) initiatives. Work alongside local communities to record languages, share stories, and make important truths accessible in the languages people know best.
Community Impact
Small acts. Lasting change.
Invest in real relationships, serve local communities, and be part of stories bigger than yourself. We believe meaningful impact starts with listening, humility, and showing up consistently.
Outreach Teams
Go somewhere meaningful.
Experience Southern Thailand alongside a team that values adventure, humility, and practical impact. Serve local communities, grow in faith, and discover what it means to live with purpose.
Staff & Internships
This could be your next season.
Whether you’re exploring a DTS, serving as an intern, or joining staff long-term, YWAM Khao Lak is a place to grow in faith, build lifelong friendships, and make a lasting impact alongside a passionate community.
Everyday Life at
The Point
A place to belong. A place to grow.
Life here is simple, adventurous, and deeply relational. You’ll share meals, learn language, explore the ocean, serve local communities, and discover what it means to live with purpose alongside people from around the world.
Expect plenty of:
🌊 Ocean mornings
☕ Coffee and conversations
🗣️ Learning Thai and local culture
🤝 Serving alongside local communities
🏄 Adventure and exploration
🍜 Family dinners
🙏 Worship and prayer
🌅 Sunsets you’ll never forget
Your next season starts here.
Whether you’re exploring a DTS, serving for a season, beginning a Second Season after retirement, or looking for a place to invest long-term, there’s room for you at YWAM Khao Lak.
Come gather. Grow deeper. Be launched into something bigger than yourself.
YWAM Khao Lak
We operate from The Point—a place to Gather, Grow, and Go into Khao Lak, Southern Thailand, and throughout Asia.
The Point is a collaboratively run ministry, jointly operated by multiple organizations, focused on connecting people to Jesus.
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