Ms. Angkana Kamnoedthon, Director of Sotpattana School for the Deaf received the award for the school with the Best Practice from the Secretary-General of the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) after being selected as a “Dare to Dream, Dare to Do” school, with Whole School Transforming: 7 Changes through developing school curriculum that focuses on competency-based learning outcomes. During the seminar on the exchange of knowledge about the success of the Whole School Transforming through the development of school curriculum that focuses on student competency at the Royal River Hotel, Bangkok. The administrators and teachers of the school attended this event and congratulated all the schools that received the award.

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On the first of January 2024, members of the Pattaya Orphanage gathered at the Mass presided over by Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak to ask for blessings for all the children, disabled persons, staff members, as well as benefactors, including those who have passed away..

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To farewell the Year 2023, Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak gave a remark at the opening of the internal party with thanks to all who have worked together to care for children in the past 12 months. Grilled foods and beverages, along with movies from outdoor cinema, were well enjoyed by kids from preschool age and older. Several staff members were not around due to being on duty in the nursery or having their annual leaves. The evening ended around 9 p.m. for little kids and some staffers while those older ones stayed up to greet the New Year with Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat.. Thanks to all concerned for making the evening enjoyable.. Best wishes to all for the New Year 2024..

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School age kids at the Pattaya Orphanage spent part of their year-end holiday in a study tour at Khao Tabaek Temple in Si Racha.. Led by Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat and their supervising teachers, our children had an experience of climbing uphill and sky-walking while enjoying the view and each other’s company..

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As the young ones at the Pattaya Orphanage opened their gift boxes this morning, everyone was curious, excited, and joyful. The older ones were a bit less surprised as they chose most of their presents themselves, with some additional ones to fill their boxes.  Our grateful thanks to all the individuals and organizations, including Nicole & Jean-François Croset, Ste-Croix, Switzerland, the Family of Rosanna & Claudio Stio, Bouloz, Switzerland, Stéphane Pauli and Véronique Dupré, Fonds des Amies de Bernie (FAB), Khun Sabine Schoeller & Khun Klaus Therre, and some adoptive families.. May your happiness be ever increasing in the New Year 2024..

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The Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for the Deaf had another internal Christmas celebration this year, with six hours in the daytime dedicated to the play of children from toddler’s age and older, along with kindergartners of our Deaf School bouncing and sliding on the giant inflatable slider, as well as the refilling of their energy with lovely snacks and beverages..  For the evening, there were special guests, including 50 former residents and their family members, along with three adoptive families from Germany and Denmark, to join us in the family atmosphere.  Rev. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak lit the Christmas Tree lights to mark the opening of the party, followed by carol singing by our children and staffers, the handing of gifts to children by his deputy Rev. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, and a special performance from novices of the Lovers of the Cross Formation Centre in Si Racha, led by Sister Rose Sriprai Krathong. Twelve food and beverage stalls gave our participants pleasure with delicacies while fun-filled games and raffles on the stage were conducted by Khun Tam and Teacher Noo.  At the same time, lucky draws on the side with 2,000 prizes caused excitements to all..  We are grateful to all the supporters with presents for children of all age groups and kindergartners of our Deaf School, as well as food and beverages.. May all of you be blessed in abundance with peace and joy at Christmas 2023, throughout the Year 2024, and all the days of your lives..

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After the English Mass at St. Nikolaus Church Pattaya on the Christmas Day 2023, children of the Pattaya Orphanage and their caregivers cheered all the Mass attendants and the Pastor with their carol singing.. May you and yours be blessed with joy, peace, excellent health, and fulfillment for the Season, and throughout the New Year.. Merry Christmas 2023 & A Healthy 2024..

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On Christmas Day 2023, members of the Pattaya Orphanage gathered for the Eucharistic celebration presided over by Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, followed by the visit to the crib in front of our home.. Merry Christmas to all of us and our family members..

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..The Pattaya Orphanage choir travelled to the Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Pattaya to wish Mrs. Panga Vathanakul and her management team, staff members, and customers with carols for this joyful Christmas Season.. May Khun Panga, her health, family, loved ones, colleagues, guests, and all her endeavors be blessed at Christmas, throughout the Year 2024, and always..

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At the AU Christmas Celebration 2023 : The Night of Joy, the Assumption University Student Organization, Suvarnabhumi Campus, invited the Pattaya Orphanage to present our work at a special booth. Some of AU’s alumni in our home and their family members helped provide interested persons to get to know our mission and wrote their greeting cards to children and disabled persons in our care.. Thanks to all concerned and may your joy be abundant at Christmas 2023 and throughout the New Year 2024..

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