Pattaya Orphanage

..Ms. Saowanee Panaram in USA and her family in Thailand, for marking the 6th anniversary of passing for their loving mother Elisabeth Boonrueng with a lunch sponsorship for children and disabled persons in the care of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for kids with disabilities.. Thanks and best wishes to our benefactors and may their loved one rest in peace..

..The party of Ms. Aphinya Inthra, including Ms. Natcha, Mr. Tony and friends, for making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage once again, this time marking Mr. Robert Bailey’s birthday anniversary, with a donation of various necessities, including an education fund and baby care products.. On this occasion, they handed snacks to kids from toddler’s age and older.. Many happy returns of the day to our Birthday Boy.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Fonds des Amis de Bernie (FAB), by Khun Bernard Mueller, for the constant support to the Pattaya Orphanage, this time with another dinner sponsorship for kids from toddler’s age and older, including disabled persons and boarders of our Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Ms. Phudittha Chunchomying, for marking her birthday anniversary with the first visit to the Pattaya Orphanage.. Along with Mr. Brett Burns from Australia, our benefactors donated various necessities, including stationery, 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 both of you..

..Dr. Panpachar Duangpraphat and family in Nonthaburi province, for making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage once again, this time on their daughter Panpat’s birthday anniversary with a lunch sponsorship for children from toddler’s age and older, including disabled persons and kids of Sotpattana School for kindergartners with disabilities.. Many happy returns of the day to our Birthday Girl.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Mr. Dmitrii Mannangolov and Ms. Kanruethai Boonphum from Russia, for constantly making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage, this time with a handing snacks to school aged children in our care.. Thanks and warm wishes to both of you..

..The party of Purac (Thailand) Co., Ltd., for holding an activity at the Pattaya Orphanage once again, getting to know our home, and donating various necessities, including baby care products.. On this occasion, the team organized recreational activities, and handed refreshments to children from toddler’s age and older, along with kindergartners with disabilities of our Sotpattana School..  Thanks and best wishes to all of you, including Ms. Ornuma Songwankit, who helped faciliate the event..

..Mr. Didier Moly, Director of Les Amis de l’Orphelinat de Pattaya, France, for his annual visit to the Pattaya Orphanage while on official trip to Thailand, greeting the children under our care, including both the kids of Sotpattana School for kindergartners with disabilities.. Best wishes to Mr. Didier for his steadfast support and compassionate commitment to the well-being of our children for more than 30 years..

Sotpattana School for kindergartners with disabilities organized a Traditional Thai Games activity, giving children the opportunity to explore Thai cultural heritage through meaningful and enjoyable play. The children participated in various traditional games that encouraged social interaction, motor development, creativity, and self-expression, all within a warm and cheerful atmosphere supported by dedicated teachers..

Members of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities, led by Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak, gathered to offer birthday greetings to Most Reverend Philip Adisak Phorn-Ngam, Bishop of Chanthaburi Diocese, and Most Reverend Silvio Siripong Charatsri, Bishop of Ratchaburi Diocese. With gratitude and warm wishes, we pray that God’s abundant blessings be upon both Bishops on this special occasion.

Sotpattana School for preschool kids with disabilities organized a study tour, taking 28 students by train from Pattaya Station to Chuk Samet Station to visit the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center in Sattahip. Children learned together with 31 kindergarteners from the Pattaya Orphanage, under the care of 32 teachers, parents, caregivers, and volunteers. Thanks to everyone, including the FAB group in Europe, led by Mr. Bernard Muller, who supported most of the expenses.

Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities organized the annual Loy Krathong Day 2025 activity to mark Thailand’s cherished traditions and cultural heritage. In cooperation with the Pattaya Orphanage, the children joyfully learned how to make their own “Krathongs” using various materials, decorating them with flowers, incense, and candles. Before the activities began, teachers and students stood together in silent tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, expressing their heartfelt gratitude for Her boundless benevolence. Afterwards, the children dressed in beautiful traditional Thai costumes from different eras and gathered around the pond to float their krathongs, filling the atmosphere with smiles, laughter, and warmth. The toddler’s age and preschooler children from the Pattaya Orphanage also joined this joyful celebration.

Representatives of the Pattaya Orphanage joined the blessing of the cemetery of St. Nikolaus Church Pattaya at the 2025 annual ceremony, and remembered our beloved departed in a special way today. May Fr. Raymond A. Brennan CSsR, former residents, and the relatives of our staff personnel rest in eternal peace..

At the end of the mid-term break for the 2025 academic year, 55 children and people with disabilities under the care of the Pattaya Orphanage, ranging in age from preschool levels and up, enjoyed a relaxing time at Yin Yom Beach in Pattaya. Playing in the sea, surrounded by nature, despite the onset of winter in Thailand, brought joy to all the children. Many thanks to everyone involved, including Mr. Bernard Mueller and the FAB group in Europe, for their support with the ice cream treat as well as beach chairs and umbrellas..

During the mid-year break, children from preschool age and older enjoyed hip-hop dancing in their free time with artist Jack Hivatalos from Hungary, during his vacation in Thailand.. Thank you very much..

The management and staff members of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities offered our sincere condolences on the passing of Mrs. Thongdee Krannasoot, beloved mother of Ms. Wipharat Mekarun (Nok), from the Nutrition Department. Recently, our home took part as graciously hosted for the funeral prayer ceremony, Nong Chap Tao Temple, Sattahip. The cremation took place on 15th October. Our heartfelt prayers go to the late Mrs. Thongdee for eternal peace, and may her family find comfort, strength, and serenity during this time of loss.