For the Sriwuwan Family

The management and staff members of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for the Deaf offered our sincere condolences to the Srisuwan family, esp. Ms. Mukda Srisuwan, whose mother Sawaeng recently passed away. During the funeral, our representatives participated in the wake services and cremation ceremony and comforted the family at Najomtien Temple, Sattahip. May your beloved mother rest in peace.. May her family members be comforted and go through this difficult time with strength..

High School Graduation

At Yanisa’s high school graduation from Dhammajarinee Witthaya School, Ratchaburi Province, Teacher Tiew represented all members of the Pattaya Orphanage in congratulating her, knowing the great effort she has put into her education and her desire to further her study in the undergraduate level.. Best wishes to Yanisa..

Graduates of Academic Year 2024

On Wednesday, March 5m 2025, Mrs. Angkana Kamnoedthon, Director of Sotpattana School for the Deaf, presented certificates to nine graduates, or Level 3 kindergartners who have completed their early childhood education. Five students were with hearing impairment, three with autism, and one with intellectual disability. One among them actually received his certificate earlier than others due to his parents’ obligation on March 5.   On this occasion, the attendees congratulated the five students who received awards for their academic performance for the school year 2024 which ended in March 2025. The Levels 1 and 2 preschoolers also congratulated their seniors and the awardees with performances on stage. At the end, Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak, the School’s Acting Licensee and Manager, handed scholarships and supporting fund to deaf students and teachers on behalf of the Foundation for the Deaf under the Royal Patronage of the Queen Mother, and gave encouragement to all parents and teachers during his closing speech.   Thanks to all parents, representatives of Father Ray School for Children with Special Needs, Pattaya Redemptorist School for the Blind, and all the benefactors, including Khun Bernard Mueller, who always support the school’s work.. May God bless you all abundantly..

Seeing Fr. Joe Off

It’s the day Rev. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, Deputy Director of the Pattaya Orphanage, traveled to Australia. Members of our home and the Sotpattana School for the Deaf gathered to send him off at the start of his journey from Pattaya. Then, our representatives wished him “safe journey” at Suvarnabhumi International Airport.. May God bless his journey and throughout the mission..

2nd I-Love-Reading

Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized the 2nd I-Love-Reading Activity for the second study term of Year 2024-2025 with the students moving around in the compound with their teachers while practicing the spelling of verbs on the flash cards posted in different spots.

Making Merit on Makha Bucha Day

Representatives of children and disabled persons from kindergarten level and older, accompanied by their child welfare teachers and caregivers of the Pattaya Orphanage, to make merit on the occasion of Makha Bucha Day 2025 at the Nong Ao Temple in Central Pattaya during the day. For the evening, children from primary school to university levels traveled Djittabhawan Temple in Bang Lamung to perform candlelight procession..

Well-Wishes for Fr. Joe’s Trip

Just before Rev. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkapha, or better known as Fr. Joe, leaves for Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia this week, members of the Pattaya Orphanage, our Sotpattana School for the Deaf, and some special guests, including members of St. Nikolaus Church Pattaya, gather to wish him safe journey and successful mission.. He will be upgrading his English skills while supporting the work of the Bishop of Toowoomba for about one year.. May God bless our deputy director the very best..

Accreditation of Teachers

Dr. Maurice K. Dimmock, International Education Consultant and Chair of Trustees of the Rose Education Foundation, spent a day overseeing International Education Accreditation Council (IEAC) observing the teaching methods in the normal classes of eight teaching personnel of Sotpattana School for the Deaf based on the accreditation standard of the IEAC. Thanks to Dr. Dimmock and the Rose Education Foundation for supporting our ongoing efforts to develop the teaching and learning process of our School

Touring Underwater World

Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized a study tour for the kindergartners to the Underwater World, an aquarium in Pattaya. The children became little adventurers and learned about the wider world in a fun underwater classroom. They got to touch and get up close with a variety of marine animals. Thanks to everyone, including some parents who went to help take care of their children.

Dental Care – Fluoride Treatment

The team from the Public Health Center, Naklua, Banglamung and Pattaya Patthamakhun Hospital, provided the annual dental check-up (dentistry) for 2025 to 84 preschool children under the care of the Pattaya Orphanage. The check-up included basic dental examinations and fluoride coating of teeth, led by Ms. Jirawan Duangkaew, a dental health officer. In addition, the team also screened for Hepatitis B and C, HIV, as well as breast, uterine, and intestinal cancers for 42 personnel. Thanks to all for your warm and efficient services..