For the year 2024, which marks the 50th anniversary of the Pattaya Orphanage, our Family Day celebration was held a bit earlier but still during the Thai New Year or Songkran Festival. The blessing ritual began with the procession with our Lady Songkran and the traditional pedestal decorated with symbolic thread for binding the wrists of the blessed, joined by all members from toddler’s age and older, moving from the main inner road close to the front gate to the ceremonial site. The Lady Songkran offered to Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak and Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, who presided over the observance, with floral hand garlands. Our girls in primary and secondary school levels performed the northern dance for the blessing of all concerned. They also led the pouring of water with petals on to palms of elders and special guests and received blessings in return. The two priests gave blessings in return at the end of the ceremony. In the afternoon, children enjoyed outdoor refreshments in between their fun play with water pistols to cool down from this year’s extreme summer heat. Thanks to all concerned for the organization of and participation in the memorable event..

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School-age kids at the Pattaya Orphanage make use of their free time during the long vacation, partly with the review of important academic subjects, and mostly with group recreational activities. They produced creative items, including greeting cards, played tower games, and harvested the vegetables in the garden, which were cooked for all members of our home.. Thanks to the teachers and all concerned..

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Easter Seasons in Thailand are always in summertime and the long school break. This year, it is extremely warm but children at the Pattaya Orphanage can enjoy some activities, supported by an anonymous family. Numerous candies were sent to fill our plastic egg shells and several crafts for children’s participation leading up to Sunday. Preschool kids colored sets of wooden egg shape crafts for decorations and paper baskets for the collection of eggs during their hunt. Then the older kids helped the preschoolers look for the hidden Easter eggs in our backyard and playground. They all forgot the heat while looking for their treasures. Thanks to all concerned for the fun and outdoor game.. Happy Easter to our benefactors and all concerned..

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The Pattaya Orphanage, led by Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak and his deputy Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, welcomed back seven adoptive families from Europe for a special visit, marking our 50th anniversary.. It’s wonderful to see the beautiful growth of young Ingfah, Dara, Tingli, Phet, Ben and Sammy from Germany, and Atom from Switzerland. On this occasion, Miss Suwanna Cheownawin, our former Child Welfare Director who was the match-makers for most of the families, could join the event with great joy. Thanks to all the families for being with us and bringing along clothing as well as donations to support our daily care for children and disabled persons.. Enjoy your Easter holiday and safe trip home..

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engaged in different activities organized by their group teachers.. To make the most of their free time with fun, children take part in art and creative productions, plant vegetables in the garden, visit the beach, and review certain lessons.. Their community life has also been strengthened.. Thanks to all concerned..

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All the preschool children of the Pattaya Orphanage offered alms to monks at Wat Nong Ao Buddhist Temple in Central Pattaya to mark the upcoming Makha Bucha Day 2024. They dressed in Thai costume and were accompanied by their teachers, caregivers, seniors, and volunteer, as they made merit and received blessings from the sprinkles of holy water from the abbot..

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Following the major renovation of the 2-storey preschool building, young occupants and caregivers have returned to use their beautiful and spacious bedrooms, classrooms, and multi-purpose area. Since the project has been completed, the building fully equipped and ready for use in the year the Pattaya Orphanage celebrates our 50th anniversary, Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier blessed the building with the presence of children from toddler’s age and older, as well as our staffers and our Deaf School teachers. Our special guest was Khun Didier Moly of Les Amis de l’Orphelinat de Pattaya while on his annual visit to Thailand and honored us by cutting the ribbon at the official opening of the kindergarten. At the end, the preschool kids proudly presented a dance with song accompaniment for all participants. We are very grateful to our supporters, both individuals and organizations/business companies, for monetary and material contributions. Thanks to all, including our contractor Veerasin Tharasin of VS-Tech Co., Ltd. who charged nothing for himself but tried to save cost, wisely use the available resources, and ensure building users enjoy the practicality.. May each and every one of you be blessed in abundance..

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Twenty-six caregivers at the Pattaya Orphanage, who care for three groups of children aged between 0 and 6 years old, joined the upskills sessions on Prevention of Accidents in Children in Early Childhood with Paul Somkiat Potiverayut, our registered nurse and head of organization development at our small meeting room during the period of one week. Participants also reviewed their knowledge in the Five Dimensions of Child Development for a better understanding and practical use in their service for the little ones. Thanks and best wishes to all concerned.

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On weekends, there are more regular special cooking sessions introduced to the primary school level kids.. Teacher Nat led the lesson on deep fried minced pork on toast for the enthusiastic children who took part in different steps.. Our little chefs were very proud of their crispy but not too oily toasts while enjoying them! Thanks to Teacher Nat khrap/kha..

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Thirty-two preschool kids of the Pattaya Orphanage, accompanied by 17 caregivers led by Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, had a wonderful and happy afternoon at the Pattaya Dolphinarium for the first time, sponsored by Mr. Konrad & Mrs. Monika Spaengler, who came along to the great shows and gave a treat of ice cream at the end.. Thanks and best wishes to our benefactors, including the management of Pattaya Dolphinarium for giving our group a special rate..

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