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November 20, 20196.10 Pope Francis arrived in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, the first stop on his 32nd apostolic journey that will also take him to Japan. The pontiff was welcomed at the airport by a member of the crown council, six authorities of the country, the apostolic nuncio, the bishops of the country, 11 children in traditional attire and the honor guard. Then transfer to the apostolic nunciature. The actual meetings and the first speeches will begin tomorrow. In Buddhist Thailand, Catholics are 2%.