Bishop Declan Lang, Chair of the Bishops’ International Affairs department, visited Thailand two years ago and called for Catholics to pray for the victims:

“Tonight Catholics throughout England and Wales will be praying for the people of Thailand and all those affected by this appalling attack. I strongly recall the generous hospitality we received in Bangkok two years ago and wish to convey my solidarity with the local Church at this most challenging time.”

Rt Rev Declan Lang Chair, Department for International Affairs Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales