List of Catholic dioceses in Thailand

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The Episcopal Conference of Thailand is composed of 2 ecclesiastical provinces, each headed by an archbishop, and 9 suffragan dioceses.

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Episcopal Conference of Thailand

Ecclesiastical Province of Bangkok

Ecclesiastical Province of Thare and Nonseng

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