Pope Francis to Thailand visits Thailand on November 20-23. (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) – Police forces in Bangkok city are preparing toprovide security for the visit of Pope Francis to Thailand on November 20-23.
Deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) JirasanKaewsawng-ek said road closures in Bangkok will be limited during the papalvisit, but advised motorists to avoid routes where Pope Francis will travel.
The Don Muang Tollway will be closed from 12-1 p.m on November 20 as he travelsfrom Bangkok Military Air Terminal 2 to the Apostolic Nunciature, or the HolySee’s embassy, on Sathon Road. The same route will be closed from 8-9 a.m onNovember 23 when he moves to the airport.
The Pope’s trip marks the 350th anniversary of the establishment ofthe Apostolic Vicariate of Siam, the first Catholic Church in the country.
As scheduled, he will meet with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha,government officials, diplomats, representatives of civil organisations at theGovernment House and the Buddhist Supreme Patriarch at Wat Rachabophit, andvisit patients and people with disabilities at St. Louis Hospital on SathornRoad. He will also meet the King at the Royal Palace, and celebrate Holy Massat the National Stadium on Rama I Road.
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Earlier, in a message sent to the Thai people ahead of his visit, Pope Francis hailedThailand’s contributions to promoting harmony and peaceful coexistence, describingthe nation as an inspiration for global peace and harmony.
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Pope Francis to Thailand visits Thailand on November 20-23. (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
