Pattaya Orphanage

..Our special guests from Germany, including Families Bechtel-Thoerner, Geiss, and Wagner, for bringing along their children aged between 5 and 10 years back during their summer break, saying hello to members of our home, including the children’s former caregivers and some kids of the same age, and having lunch with us.. Many thanks for your time, chocolate and supporting fund from the three families as well as Grandma Rita’s.. May your holiday be blessed..

..Mr. Rungroj Suwanthada and family in Bangkok, for making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage once again, this time marking their son Balloon’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..

..The family of Mr. Thongchai and Dr. Chadchadar Phayungthanakorn, including their children Thitaya, Theerach, and Thanyasasi, for constantly making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage, this time with five meal sponsorships in August 2025 for kids from toddler’s age and older, and disabled persons, including kindergartners with disabilities in our Sotpattana School.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Ms. Tara Rudin from Switzerland, or formerly Tharithanwa, for paying another visit to the Pattaya Orphanage, bringing along her friend Maurin Gut to get to know our work, saying hello to Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, and supporting our children and disabled persons with a donation from herself and her parents.. Thanks to all of you and kindly convey our greetings and appreciation to Mr. & Mrs. Rudin..

..Mr. Eric Baker from USA, for paying another visit to the Pattaya Orphanage following his first visit in 2019 with Khun Mink’s introduction to our home.. This time, our guest got to know more about our work, made a thoughtful donation in support of our daily care of the children, and happily accepted our little statue as a souvenir.. Thanks and best wishes to you..

..Mr. Surasak Phayapklang and his folk from Boy’s Benz Auto Service, Bangkok, for making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage during their first visit and supporting our children as well disabled persons with various baby care products.. Thanks and best wishes to our benefactors..

..The party of Ms. Saranya Khamhongsa, for making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage during their first visit and supporting our children and disabled persons with a donation of various necessities, including baby care products.. Our guests also handed refreshments to kids from toddler’s age and older.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..The party from NGG Trade Co., Ltd., Bangkok, for holding a CSR activity at the Pattaya Orphanage during their first visit on 9th August, gaining insight into our work, donating various necessities, including baby care products as well as education fund, and organizing recreational activities, and handing refreshments to children.. They also sponsored today’s dinner for kids from toddler’s age and older, including disabled persons in our care.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

Representatives of the Pattaya Orphanage, led by Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, visited the Chanthaburi Diocesan Center and wished Bishop Emeritus Lawrence Thienchai Samanchit, the first and former president of Pattaya Orphanage, a Happy Feast of St. Lawrence.. On the same occasion, the group joined representatives of the Sisters of the Lovers of the Cross of Chanthaburi, as they also paid the Bishop a visit, in the photo session.. May our Bishop Emeritus be blessed with good health.. May Saint Lawrence intercede for everyone with the patron saint Lawrence and all of us..

On the 69th birthday anniversary of Sr. Supattra Nonthasuwan, the Mother Superior and Head of Human Resources of the Pattaya Orphanage, Fr. Weera Phangrak led members of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School, both children and staff, in congratulating the Birthday Girl, wishing her good health, both physically and mentally. The Tarasin Family also came to wish Sr. Supattra in the morning..

Representatives of Sotpattana School received scholarships for hearing impaired kindergartners from the Foundation for the Deaf Thailand under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen Mother for the academic year 2025 at the Nakhon Pathom School for the Deaf, Nakhon Pathom province.. Kindly accept our sincere thanks on behalf of the children..

In the prevention of influenza illnesses and all associated flu-related issues, the children in the care of the Pattaya Orphanage received their first flu shot, along with their yearly booster shots to help keep them healthy. Grateful thanks to the home visiting team, led by Nurse Masara Ekkamornwiriya, along with the dedicated staff of public health personnel from the Pattaya Bhattamakun Hospital, for once again providing this important services on the first of July and the first of August this year. Their efforts helped protect the children from flu and related illnesses..

School-aged boys and girls under the care of the Pattaya Orphanage make use of their free time during this long weekend. Teacher Tiew leads an activity of printing pictures of natural materials collected around the compound to create artworks from their thoughts and imagination. The activity helps upgrade their concentration and makes them proud of their work.

On the 51st birthday anniversary of Fr. Francis Kritsada Sukkaphat, or Fr. Joe, children and staff at the Pattaya Orphanage wished him “Many Happy Returns of the Day” with the simple but heartfelt tune and greetings.. May you be abundantly blessed on this special day and always..

Representatives from executive and staff members from the Pattaya Orphanage, led by Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak and Sr. Supattra Nonthasuwan, travelled to Bangkok to congratulate Ms. Payuda Morapen, or “P’Sim,” at her graduation from Saint Louis College. She received her Nursing Assistant’s cap, uniform, and certificate while we were all very proud of her success. Everyone appreciates her hard work, efficiency, and dedication in her loving care for children from babyhood and older. May God continue to bless Khun Sim, her health, family, and endeavors..

Sotpattana School for kindergartners with disabilities organized a memorable field trip to Monsters Aquarium in Pattaya. This provided the children with a rare opportunity to explore and interact closely with a variety of exotic animals, both land and aquatic species, in an engaging and educational environment. This experience ignited their curiosity and creativity, encouraging them to ask questions and observe the world around them. Thanks to all the teachers and to the parents who volunteered their time to support the children. It was a joyful day filled with smiles and lasting memories.