Older children at the Pattaya Orphanage, both boys and girls, took part in a pandan leaf rose-folding activity, guided by Teacher Nat. The pandan leaves used were freshly picked from our own garden. The activity offered the children a meaningful way to spend their free time while developing patience, fine motor skills and creativity.. Thanks and best wishes to Teacher Nat and all involved in making this activity happen..
The Pattaya Orphanage marked the 10th anniversary of the passing of Rev. Fr. Joseph Yutthichai Panchasap, our benefactor, with a Memorial Mass celebrated with members of the extended Panchasap family in attendance.. May God grant eternal rest to Fr. Yutthichai and all departed members of the Panchasap family, and shower those remaining with good health and every blessing..
Mr. Leon Lewis returned to conduct another football training session for school-age children at the Pattaya Orphanage, both boys and girls, on our front lawn. Under the guidance of a coach certified by football clubs in England, the children enjoyed a fun and productive session, picking up new skills in a safe and engaging environment.. The children benefited greatly and extend their warmest thanks to the coach..
Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities organized a meeting with parents for the Academic Year 2026 on 13-14 May 2026, led by Director Mrs. Angkana Kamnoedthon, to exchange information on the school’s teaching and learning management, welcome new students, and distribute necessities to the families of our students. On this occasion, Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, Deputy Director of the Pattaya Orphanage, also shared his thoughts and encouragement with the parents..
For the new academic year 2026-2027, twenty-nine school-aged children in the care of the Pattaya Orphanage are ready to head off to nine schools and educational institutions both nearby and in other provinces for the study from kindergarten through to under graduate levels. To all our benefactors and sponsors, thank you for giving the children educational opportunities and for helping shape them into happy and capable members of society..
Rev. Kritsada Sukphat, for his kindness in leading an orientation session for our school-age children to prepare them for the 1/2026 academic year, covering essential topics such as honesty, responsibility, good manners, and social etiquette, while emphasizing self-awareness to help the kids make positive choices and grow into responsible members of society.. Thanks and best wishes to all concerned..
The Child Welfare Department of the Pattaya Orphanage, for organizing a workshop for 19 of our students from primary to university levels on the topic “Identity and Self-Direction: Knowing Yourself and Shaping Your Life Path through Honesty to Self and Others,” with Ms. Chutikan Inthim, a counseling psychologist, as the guest speaker, sharing valuable insights on self-identity, self-honesty, interpersonal honesty, and life direction to help our children grow with purpose and integrity.. Thanks to Ms. Chutikan for sharing her expertise with us..
Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities organized a workshop on teaching techniques for children with special needs, with Ms. Sirilak Pong-santia from the Faculty of Education, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, as the guest speaker. The training provided our teachers and staff with valuable insights and practical skills to enhance the learning and development of our children.. Thanks to Ms. Sirilak for sharing her expertise with us..
Our older children at the Pattaya Orphanage made good use of their school break by practicing life skills in an activity making “Crab Stick Wontons using Vietnamese Rice Paper, with Teacher Tiew and Teacher Nat leading the session. The kids learned to wrap and deep-fry the crispy snacks under the guidance of their teachers, showing great focus and joy as they enjoyed the delicious results of their handiwork.. Thanks to both teachers and all concerned..
The Pattaya Orphanage honored 24 school-aged kids with outstanding achievements, i.e. higher than 3.0 out of 4.0, with good conducts, or perseverance.. Awards were presented to Koko (3.91 ranking 1st in his department), Jean (3.87), Nadda, (3.86), Saifah (3.80), Mint (3.56), Captain (3.55), Dao (3.48), Nu-Noo (3.42), Toh (3.35), Fon (3.30), Meow (3.10), August (3.04), Khwan (3.03), and Thanwa (30.1), while Moei, Thiewkhao, Leo, Nicky, Hope, Kalaya, Boom, Yanisa, Un, and Trinetr received rewards for their perseverance. We also acknowledged the contribution of senior members with disabilities, esp. Man, Worrachat, and Wanlop, with appreciative gifts on this occasion.
