Category: Activity

Children from toddler’s age and older, including disabled persons, along with staff members of the Pattaya orphanage joined in the splashes of Pattaya’s Wan Lai 2026, marking the end of Songkran Festival in the area.. It was great fun for all even though the littlest ones only played inside our reception area.. Thanks and best wishes to all supporters for the water pistols, food and beverages at both lunch and dinner, as well as the site preparation that made this year’s event extra special..

Members of the Pattaya an event held Orphanage family gathered to observe the Thai New Year through our annual Family Day 2026, every year in an atmosphere filled with smiles and warmth, beginning this year with a graceful Baisri Su-Kwan dance performed by our primary and lower-secondary students to welcome honored guests and family members, followed by the traditional water-pouring ceremony where child representatives presented hand garlands to Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, the presiding officer, as well as the Sisters and our special guests, to express gratitude and receive Thai New Year blessings, before concluding with an exhortation from Fr. Weera, who encouraged everyone to remain strong in spirit and keep their hearts as cool and refreshing as water despite the summer heat, as we all shared a simple yet joyful dinner together..

Easter 2026 was celebrated with a belated but joyful event at the Pattaya Orphanage.. Our children enthusiastically participated in the annual Easter egg hunt, which was held within our classrooms and the garden nearby.. The little ones had a wonderful time exploring and discovering colorfully hidden eggs in every corner.. We are deeply grateful for the continued and generous sponsorship of this event by Jones Family of young Olivia in the U.S.A., a tradition they have upheld for many years.. Many thanks and Happy Easter to our benefactors.. May the spirit of Easter remain with all of you and members of our home.. ileneR

School-aged kids at the Pattaya Orphanage, including those having a compulsory summer program at their school, enjoy learning the art of self-defense, this year with Khun Bruno Palix from France. During one of the sessions, Khun Brono’s friends from the Venum Training Camp Pattaya, led by the owner Mehdi Zatout, paid us a visit and gave our trainees a special performance of Thai Boxing art.. It was the first visit of most of the Thai and foreign boxing trainees from the Venum Camp. We are thankful for the donation of training equipment from Mr. Lahcene Brigui in France, the show, encouragement, snacks for all, including our toddlers and preschoolers, as well as pocket money for our young trainees, and a cash donation from all of you in support of our daily care for kids and disabled persons.. Best wishes to you all..

On March 26, 2026, Young Tanwa Laopim, a member under the care of the Pattaya Orphanage, participated in the summer novice ordination program at Wat Sriwanaram (Wat Ban Na Mai), Chon Buri. Ms. Thitapha Sitthiprapha, or Teacher Tiew, the Head of Child Welfare Teachers, represented the Foundation in attending the hair-cutting and ordination ceremony to support the novice in studying Dharma and practicing self-discipline through Buddhist teachings..

On March 18, 2026, Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities, led by Director Angkana Kamnoedthon, along with teachers, conducted home visits to monitor the living conditions and well-being of our students as part of the Student Support and Safeguarding System. During these visits, teachers engaged in productive discussions and gathered feedback from parents. Thanks and best wishes to all parents for your kind cooperation..

Congratulations to Ms. Trinetr Jirapitisatja (Trinetr), a member of the Pattaya Orphanage family, for her outstanding achievement as part of the Thailand Women’s National Hockey Team. Competing in the 14th Hong Kong Quadrangular Hockey Tournament from March 6-8, 2026, the Thailand team secured the championship with top scores after a 1-1 draw against Singapore, a 4-0 win over Indonesia, and a 1-1 draw against Hong Kong. We are immensely proud of Trinetr’s dedication and this remarkable success on the international stage..

Congratulations to Ms. Thitapha Koeddang (Nong Hope), a resident of the Pattaya Orphanage, on her Grade 9 graduation from Lambert Phitchayalai School in Chanthaburi province for the 2025 academic year. We are very proud of her achievement and would like to express our sincere gratitude to the school’s management and teachers for their kind guidance and support. We wish Hope the very best and great success in her further studies..

Congratulations to Mr. Koson Srisook, a resident of the Pattaya Orphanage family, on his graduation with a Vocational Certificate from Assumption Technical School Nakhon Phanom. We are immensely proud to announce that Kosol was awarded “Outstanding Student” (Ranked 1st) in the Furniture and Interior Decoration Department, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.29. Our sincere gratitude goes to the brothers and teachers for their dedication and guidance. We wish Nong Koko the very best as he embarks on his promising future..

Congratulations to Mr. Adisak Ritratsamee, a student of Wat Baan Na (Phinwittayakom) School and a member of the Pattaya Orphanage, for winning the Silver Medal in the Coloring Contest (for students with autism, Grade 1-6) at the 73rd Student Arts and Crafts Competition 2025. His award-winning artwork, titled “My Ocean,” beautifully demonstrates his creativity and artistic talent. We are so proud of his achievement and grateful to the teachers for nurturing our children’s potential..