"We pray in all our churches nationwide for a peaceful end to the tension," said Father Anthony Vorayuth Kitbamrung, Director of the Catholic Social Communications Commission, in an interview to UcaNews explaining the Bishops’ Conference’s position on the difficult situation in Thailand. Protests are intensifying in the country as government and opposition failed to reach an agreement to put an end to the occupation of the airports serving Bangkok. The first is not going to resign, the latter is not going to stop his actions with catastrophic consequences for the country’s economy and image. They have both rejected the head of the army’s advice and there are rumours that a possible coup attempt may be launched. Cardinal Michael Michai Kitbunchu Archbishop of Bangkok asked priests and religious people to pay attention but not to become entangled in the events. "The faithful should follow their conscience but not act in the name of the Church," said Father Vorayuth quoting the Cardinal "as the Church is concerned about every person involved in the situation." Of Thailand’s 65 million people, 300,000 are Catholics and 95% Buddhists.
