Pattaya Orphanage

..Ms. Warathaya Ketcharoen from Chonburi, for marking her birthday anniversary with another visit of her family to the Pattaya Orphanage and a donating an education fund as well as various necessities, including vegetables, in support of our daily care for children and disabled persons.. Many happy returns of the day to our Birthday Girl.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Mr. Orit Fookiat and family in Bangkok, for making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage once again, marking Khun Orit’s birthday anniversary with a dinner sponsorship for kids from toddler’s age and older, including disabled persons in our care.. Many happy returns of the day to our Birthday Boy.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Mrs. Carole & Mr. Mike Archimi, FAB members and globe-trotters from Switzerland, who will soon move to Thailand, for sponsoring the 4th and 5th meals since June 2021, following their first visit and participation in our Christmas Party2019.. Thanks and best wishes to both of you, as well as your friend Bernard Mueller who help with the bookings..

..Khun Lek Kulmann and Mr. Andreas Mohr, for paying another visit to the Pattaya Orphanage, this time bringing along the family of Mrs. Kanda and Mr. Urs Zürn from Ubon Ratchathani Province, and supporting our children as well as disabled persons with an education fund.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Mrs. Phongsri Mueanngoensawatchai of Baan Mae Sri Blood Tofu Soup Restaurant, South Pattaya, for annually marking her birthday anniversary with a visit to the Pattaya Orphanage and a donation of various necessities, including diaper pants, in support of our daily care for children and disabled persons.. Many happy returns of the day to our Birthday Girl.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..The party from Supreme Feltol (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Rayong province, for supporting children at the Pattaya Orphanage during their first visit with a lunch sponsorship for kids from toddler’s age and older, including those still under observation and treatment for chicken pox.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Ms. Nipaporn Waicharoen and colleagues from Thai Okawa Co., Ltd., Sriracha, for making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage during their first visit with a donation of various necessities, including baby care products and an education fund, in support of our daily care for children and disabled persons.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..The MDRD group from Banglamung, for paying the first visit to the Pattaya Orphanage and contributing various necessities in support of our daily care for children and disabled persons.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

Thirty-five kindergartners and school age children of the Pattaya Orphanage spent their summer break participating in special activities, including a trip to the Underwater World, an aquarium in Pattaya. They were looked after by 12 child welfare teachers, caregivers and friends. The group enjoyed seeing the marvelous and wide variety of sea creatures coral during their walk through the large, long and clear acrylic tunnels. Mr. Paul Sanderson and his colleagues in Melbourne, Australia, Phong, Gareth, Mandy, Mustafa, Ronnie, Ian, Jason, Peter K, Belinda, Jodie and Chase, provided support for this fun trip and the special McDonald’s lunch. Many thanks and best wishes to all..

The Pattaya Orphanage held an internal thank-you party for all members, including personnel of our Sotpattana School, following the handing of special gifts to all the staff on Friday.. For this evening, participating guests included a few close friends, along with our Bishop while on his surprise visit. Children from preschool age, including those still in quarantine, enjoyed the meal and the dances. Teachers relaxed with music and karaoke after their hard work. The staff team responsible for a fund-raising project in support of the Orphanage’s 50th anniversary announced the total collected from among staffers of all departments over the past 12 months. May everyone be abundantly blessed as we continue to care for children and disabled persons entrusted to us, as well as each other..

During March 20-21, 2025, Ms. Pemika Naksud, Social Worker, and Ms. Lakkana Poonjaroen, Adoption Officer, represented the Pattaya Orphanage in the “International Adoption Process Development and Capacity Building Conference in collaboration with Four Child Welfare Organizations” in Ayutthaya Province. The event focused on refining operational procedures, fostering interagency cooperation, and enhancing best practices in international adoption. This initiative serves as a crucial platform for strengthening professional collaboration and ensuring the highest standards of adoption services. The foundation remains committed to implementing the insights gained to improve long-term outcomes for children awaiting loving families.

School-aged children at the Pattaya Orphanage learned about Japanese culture from Ms. Junko Noda and her friend Dentist Sakamon Chanseewong, or Dr. Took, from Sriracha, during the long school break. On top of the writing of their own names in Japanese language, our young chefs learned to cook rice in a pot and make rice balls, sandwiched with salmon and pickled plums.. Thanks to both of you for your time and talents, the gift of stationery, and the intention to hold more activities in the future.. Best wishes..

Mrs. Elisabeth Arnold and Mrs. Sari Hebert, Co-Directors of Bureau Genevois d’Adoption, Switzerland, kindly attended the 50th anniversary celebration of the Pattaya Orphanage last week and had a meeting with our adoption team. Thanks for the valuable discussion with exchange of information in favor of adoptive children and families, including those in the past and still in the process. Safe trip home and do stay in touch.

To mark the 50th Anniversary of the Children’s Home Foundation Pattaya, or better known as the Pattaya Orphanage, the organizing committee set Friday 14th March 2025 for the Eucharistic Celebration (Holy Mass) as the highlight with Most Reverend Philip Adisak Phorn-Ngam, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Chanthaburi, as main celebrant. Most Reverend Philip Adisak Phorn-Ngam, who was congratulated as the new Bishop of Chanthaburi Diocese on this occasion, presented Plaques of Appreciation to three Religious Congregations, i.e. the Redemptorist Province of Thailand, with Rev. Raymond A. Brennan CSsR, supporting as the first manager of the Pattaya Orphanage until his passing in 2003, and the management by Fr. Brennan’s successors until 2007; the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres: Early years of support with child care; and the Lovers of the Cross of Chanthaburi: Support with child care until present. There was also a presentation of souvenirs to 13 personnel who worked until their retirements during the past five decades. Over the past five decades, the Pattaya Orphanage has cared for over 1,200 children and disabled persons, and among them, 738 have been adopted to this day by families from abroad and within Thailand. There are currently 157 orphans and … Read More

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..

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..