| " 'Cos our moose limb population ain't, y'know, pious enough!" |
The Thai government is financing for the first time the pilgrimage of 350 citizens. They are part of 10,100 Thai pilgrims who will perform Haj this year, according to Thai Consul General Sukasem Yothasamutr. "The total number this time marks an increase of 3,100 over last year," he told Arab News during a reception he hosted to mark his country's National Day on Sunday. The first group of 420 Thai pilgrims will fly in on Dec. 13. Phuket Airline, Thai Airways and Royal Brunei Airline are transporting 95 percent of the pilgrims. The rest will come by other carriers. |