Category: Church in Thailand

King RAMA IX AND THE VATICAN Pope St. John Paul II became the first pope to visit Thailand, May 10–11 in 1984. The pope told King Rama IX that his visit was not only to return the courtesy when the king visited his predecessor Pope John XXIII in 1960 but to also personally thank Thailand … Continue reading King Rama IX and the Vatican →

tHE DEvelopment of relationship between vatican and thailand Padroado and the Paris Foreign Mission Society (1511 – 1669)Initial evangelization efforts in Siam (now known as Thailand) were under Portuguese patronage through the Padroado system. This system had papal support until the 17th century when it became clear the Portuguese Crown was unable manage such responsibilities. … Continue reading The Journey of the Catholic Church in Thailand →