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Suffragan diocese Surat Thani, Thailand

Diocese of Surat Thani

Suratthanen(sis)

Latin Church

The Diocese of Surat Thani is a Latin rite suffragan diocese in southern Thailand, erected in 1969 from the Diocese of Ratchaburi. It is part of the ecclesiastical province of Bangkok, with its see at St. Raphael Cathedral in Surat Thani.

On the map

Esri
Surat Thani, Thailand, drawn to the town rather than to the door: the register holds no verified address for its cathedral.

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Established
1969
Catholics
6,682
Priests
48
Territory
76,562 km²

Parishes and churches

41 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

This is our recorded coverage, not an official diocesan parish count. Confirm service times with the parish before travelling.

The bishop

Bishop
Paul Trairong Multree
Born
7 September 1976
Birthplace
Khon Kaen

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The cathedral

St. Raphael Cathedral stands in Surat Thani, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

On what a cathedral is, see the cathedral; every see church on earth is gathered at the cathedrals.

This see in the wire

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  • Catholic catechists explore AI tools while stressing human role in faith formation in Thailand

    Catholic catechists from the Diocese of Surat Thani met for a seminar on artificial intelligence and catechesis from Sept. 17 to 19. The three-day event at the Pastoral Center in Surat Thani included 38 participants, such as lay educators and religious sisters, who received training on using AI tools for ministry. Father Yuttakarn Kobwattanakun, head of the diocese's Catechetical Department, said the training helps catechists prepare lesson outlines, create study materials, and analyze verified Church texts to answer difficult doctrinal questions. He noted that technology can enrich teaching as long as it does not compromise core beliefs. Father Yuttakarn also stated that Church teaching should provide the framework for how people create and use artificial intelligence. The seminar combined practical technology training with discussions on ethical discernment and doctrinal accuracy.

    Sep 23, 2026 · Dioceses

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