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CARITAS THAILAND NEWSLETTER | JANUARY - MARCH 2026

Caritas Thailand Newsletter | January – March 2026

The Episcopal Social Commission (Caritas Greeting from Caritas Thailand

Thailand) operates under the Catholic

Bishops' Conference of Thailand, working During the first three months of 2026, both the global community and Thai

across all dimensions of social and society have faced a range of significant challenges, particularly the ongoing
development initiatives. With an extensive conflict in the Middle East, which has led to rising oil prices and increased costs

network throughout the country, it of essential goods. As a result, people’s daily lives have become more difficult

collaborates with Diocesan Social Action amid a world marked by uncertainty and instability.

Centers (DISACs) or diocesan Caritas and
various religious congregations. Its mission is In the midst of these hardships, Caritas Thailand continues its mission of serving

to support and uplift the underprivileged in the poor and the vulnerable, standing in solidarity with those who are

society, regardless of race, religion, gender, or disadvantaged in society. For “no act of love, however small, will ever be

political affiliation. forgotten, especially when it is offered to those who suffer, who are alone, or in
need” (Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Leo XIV, DILEXI TE, No. 4).

Vision: To build a fair and just society, in
which Caritas is lived, based on the Gospel Even as the world continues to face uncertainty and hardship, we remain

Values in promoting Integral Human confident that love, compassion, and solidarity are the essential forces that

Development. sustain and move society forward. Caritas Thailand expresses its heartfelt

Mission: To achieve our vision by loving and gratitude to all sectors and partners who continue to be signs of hope through

serving the poor, based on promoting human service and accompaniment of the most vulnerable. Together, we strive to build
dignity and human rights; caring for our a society rooted in dignity, justice, and peace for all…

Common Home; and engaging in ministry in

education, development, socio-pastoral care.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand in Dialogue with UNICEF

on Child Protection and Assistance Collaboration

On 12 March 2026, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand, through Caritas Thailand, held a consultation
meeting on collaboration in child assistance and protection with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) at the
meeting room of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand in Bangkok. The meeting brought together
representatives from religious congregations, Catholic schools, Catholic partners, and Church organizations working
in the field of child welfare and protection. 

The Episcopal Social Commission (Caritas Thailand) under the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand | 122/11 CBCT Building,
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me," (Matthew 25:40)
Soi Nonsi 14, Chong Nonsi, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 | Tel. +66 2681 3900 Ext. 1710 | Email: caritasthailand@cbct.net