In Loving Memory of Santa Bob

The management and children of the Pattaya Orphanage joined the Requiem Mass for Mr. Bob Bisighini, our beloved benefactor who recently passed away.. Our children expressed their gratitude through hymns and the laying of flowers, remembering him as the ‘Kind Santa’ who brought happiness to our home and as a dedicated member of the Pattaya Catholic community.. In addition, Khun Bob thoughtfully left a supporting fund towards our daily care for children and disabled persons.. May his soul rest in eternal peace in the arms of our Lord. Our sincere thanks for your fatherly love and constant support.. RIP..

A Gracious Celebration: Honoring Our Annual Birthday Celebrants

The Pattaya Orphanage organized a joyful joint birthday celebration for our beloved celebrants, including our former president Bishop Emeritus Lawrence Thienchai Samanchit, our director Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak, our former board member Rev. Joseph Chalerm Kitmongkol, and Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Chanthaburi Most Reverend Philip Adisak Phorn-Ngam.. The event brought smiles and happiness to our children from preschool age and older, as well as persons with disabilities. May God bless all celebrants with joy and good health, and our sincere gratitude to everyone for their kind support on this special occasion..

Sotpattana’s Healthy Kids Activity

Sotpattana School for Preschoolers with Disabilities, organizing the Healthy Kids’ activity for the second semester of the 2025 academic year, engaging our students in three interactive learning stations: Nutritious Food for healthy eating habits, Music & Movement’ for creative expression, and Physical Exercise for overall well-being. A day filled with joyful learning and active participation from all our little ones..

Gifts of Love for Sr. Maria Rapiphan

On the birthday anniversary of Sr. Maria Rapiphan Sawaddikan, Head of Nutrition Department, Sr. Supattra Nonthasuwan, the Mother Superior and Head of Human Resources, leading members of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for Preschoolers with Disabilities, including children and staff, in expressing their warmest congratulations. May the Good Lord bless you with robust health and peace of mind. Many happy returns

Nong Trinetr: SEA Games Bronze Medalist

The Pattaya Orphanage, celebrating ‘Nong Trinetr’ and the Thai Women’s National Field Hockey Team for clinching the Bronze Medal in Field Hockey 11s at the 33rd SEA Games. Following dominant group stage wins over Singapore (3-0) and Cambodia (10-0), and a hard-fought semi-final against Indonesia, the Thai team secured their podium finish by defeating Singapore 2-1 in the bronze medal match. Heartiest congratulations to Nong Trinetr for her dedication and remarkable success on the national stage.

A Day with Wildlife: Imagination Blooms

..The Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for Preschoolers with Disabilities organized a small zoo activity, featuring a variety of animals brought in for the children to observe and feed at close range. The activity provided the children with a new and enjoyable experience, allowing them to discover the charm of animals while learning about their behaviors, as well as stimulating creativity and imagination. Heartfelt thanks go to the teachers and caregivers for their attentive supervision of the children throughout the event, and special appreciation is extended to Ms. Thalia Cuenca for her generous support in making this meaningful activity possible.

Happy Feast of Mary for Sr. Rapiphan

Members of the Pattaya Orphanage, along with teachers and staff, as well as the Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities gathered to express their warmest congratulations to Sister Maria Rapiphan Sawaddikan on the occasion of her Name Day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Together, we offered our prayers and best wishes, asking God to grant her excellent health, joy, and continued strength in her dedicated mission of caring for our children. May the Lord bless her and grant all her heart’s desires..

Traditional Thai Games Activity

Sotpattana School for kindergartners with disabilities organized a Traditional Thai Games activity, giving children the opportunity to explore Thai cultural heritage through meaningful and enjoyable play. The children participated in various traditional games that encouraged social interaction, motor development, creativity, and self-expression, all within a warm and cheerful atmosphere supported by dedicated teachers..

Birthday Greetings to Our Two Bishops

Members of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities, led by Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak, gathered to offer birthday greetings to Most Reverend Philip Adisak Phorn-Ngam, Bishop of Chanthaburi Diocese, and Most Reverend Silvio Siripong Charatsri, Bishop of Ratchaburi Diocese. With gratitude and warm wishes, we pray that God’s abundant blessings be upon both Bishops on this special occasion.

Train Trip & Sea Turtles Conservation

Sotpattana School for preschool kids with disabilities organized a study tour, taking 28 students by train from Pattaya Station to Chuk Samet Station to visit the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center in Sattahip. Children learned together with 31 kindergarteners from the Pattaya Orphanage, under the care of 32 teachers, parents, caregivers, and volunteers. Thanks to everyone, including the FAB group in Europe, led by Mr. Bernard Muller, who supported most of the expenses.