History
The diocese dates back to 1930, when the Mission sui iuris of Rajaburi was created, originally responsible for all the south and west of Thailand. It was run by the Salesian order, who came there in 1927. The 18 missionary took over a mission previously run by the Paris Foreign Missionaries. In 1934 it was elevated to Prefecture Apostolic, 1941 to Vicariate Apostolic. In 1965 it became the Diocese of Bangnokhuek. In 1966 it was renamed to Diocese of Ratburi. In 1969 the Diocese of Surat Thani was split off from the diocese, which continued to be run by Salesian, while Ratchaburi was since then under the responsibility of native priests.
While the cathedral is located Bang Nok Khwaek, the diocesan center is located within the town Ratchaburi.
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