Category: Activity

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.

..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.

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..

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..

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.

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.

Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities organized the annual Loy Krathong Day 2025 activity to mark Thailand’s cherished traditions and cultural heritage. In cooperation with the Pattaya Orphanage, the children joyfully learned how to make their own “Krathongs” using various materials, decorating them with flowers, incense, and candles. Before the activities began, teachers and students stood together in silent tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, expressing their heartfelt gratitude for Her boundless benevolence. Afterwards, the children dressed in beautiful traditional Thai costumes from different eras and gathered around the pond to float their krathongs, filling the atmosphere with smiles, laughter, and warmth. The toddler’s age and preschooler children from the Pattaya Orphanage also joined this joyful celebration.

Representatives of the Pattaya Orphanage joined the blessing of the cemetery of St. Nikolaus Church Pattaya at the 2025 annual ceremony, and remembered our beloved departed in a special way today. May Fr. Raymond A. Brennan CSsR, former residents, and the relatives of our staff personnel rest in eternal peace..

At the end of the mid-term break for the 2025 academic year, 55 children and people with disabilities under the care of the Pattaya Orphanage, ranging in age from preschool levels and up, enjoyed a relaxing time at Yin Yom Beach in Pattaya. Playing in the sea, surrounded by nature, despite the onset of winter in Thailand, brought joy to all the children. Many thanks to everyone involved, including Mr. Bernard Mueller and the FAB group in Europe, for their support with the ice cream treat as well as beach chairs and umbrellas..

During the mid-year break, children from preschool age and older enjoyed hip-hop dancing in their free time with artist Jack Hivatalos from Hungary, during his vacation in Thailand.. Thank you very much..