Pattaya Orphanage

..The Family of Mrs. Ah-Kiaw and Mr. Ah-Khun from Sampan Mukatha and Jin Long Restaurants in Pattaya, for making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage once again, this time with a donation of various necessities, including diaper pants for the little ones, and snacks for kids from toddler’s age and older.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..The Executive Committee of the Lay Section, Christian Pastoral Department, The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand, for visiting the Pattaya Orphanage during their 1/2025 Ordinary Annual Meeting (Mobile) in the Diocese of Chanthaburi, getting to know our work presented by Father Michael Weera Phangrak and Mr. Somkiat Potiverayut, as well as the donating of items and funds in support of our daily care of children and disabled persons in our home.. Thank you and may God bless you all..

..Ms. Pajaree Suksai, for marking her birthday anniversary during her first visit to the Pattaya Orphanage, bringing along her friends to donate various necessities and sponsor a lovely lunch for kids from toddler’s age and older, including disabled persons and kindergartners of our Sotpattana School.. Many happy returns of the day to our Birthday Girl.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Jijo Family, our benefactors in Queensland, Australia, for celebrating a special occasion with their lunch sponsorship for children and disabled persons at the Pattaya Orphanage.. Our kids from toddler’s age and older, including kindergartners of our Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities, had a lovely time and expressed their thanks to their sponsors.. Best wishes to all of you..

..Ms. Sutthee Kuldarum from Banglamung, for making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage during her first visit with a donation of bananas and an education fund in support of our daily care for children and disabled persons in our home.. Thanks and best wishes to you..

..Mrs. Isaree Worsdell from Banglamung, for making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage once again, this time marking her birthday anniversary and remembering the late Mr. Andrew Alan Worsdell with another visit of her family and bringing along staff members of Thanandonphongsak Co., Ltd. to support children as well as disabled persons with various necessities, including baby care products.. Many happy returns of the day to our Birthday Girl and May Mr. Worsdell rest in peace.. Thanks and best wishes to all concerned..

..Ms. Wanida Deelert from Si Racha, for marking her upcoming birthday anniversary with the first visit of herself and her friends to the Pattaya Orphanage and supporting our children as well as disabled persons with various necessities, including baby care products, an education fund, and snacks for kids from toddler’s age and older.. Many happy returns of the day to Khun Wanida.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Ms. Saowarot Loonlawong from Saraburi province, for making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage during her first visit with a donation of various necessities, including baby care products, in support of our daily care for children and disabled persons.. Thanks and best wishes to you..

On June 27, 2025, Sotpattana School organized the 2025 Classroom Contest. Teachers and students worked together to create a classroom atmosphere that was appropriate for learning, clean, and had signs about various knowledge, including displaying outstanding student work to promote and create a learning atmosphere for students. The results of the contest by the judging committee were as follows: First Prize = Phoenix Room 2nd Place = Ladybug Room 3rd Place = Under-the-Sea/Seabed Room 1st Honorable Mention = Flowers Room 5th Honorable Mention = Trees Room 6th Honorable Mention = Kookkai/Chics Room Congratulations to all the teachers and students who devoted their energy and creativity, making the contest a success and will be happy with teaching and learning throughout this academic year.

On Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, Acting Licensee/Manager of the Sotpattana School and Mrs. Angkana Kamnerdthon, School Director, joined the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding on cooperation in providing sign language interpreters for those involved in criminal cases with the Pattaya Kwaeng Court, represented by Mr. Wanchai Phianwittayaphan, Chief Judge of the Pattaya Kwaeng Court and Ms. Kanchanaporn Thuayim, Director of the Pattaya Kwaeng Court Office.

Sotpattana School organized the “Sunthorn Phu Day 2025” activity to commemorate Sunthorn Phu, the late Thai renowned composer/poet who became one of the world’s greatest poets. The activity included a Thai literature character costume contest and character coloring. All children participated and enjoyed participating in this activity.

When St. Nikolaus Church, the main community center for Catholics in Pattaya, celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi this Sunday, members of the Pattaya Orphanage joined parishioners in the feast as local members. A group of little angels from our home honored the Eucharist in unison during the procession around the church.

Kids in school age learned to cook dumplings with Teacher Nat and Teacher Tiew during their weekend. They were introduced to all the needed equipment, ingredients, and vegetables from our own garden.. How happy and proud the little cooks were with their steamed pork and shrimp dumplings! There is a plan to cook with a bigger amount next time so that all members of the Orphanage can taste it.. Thanks to both teachers and all concerned..

One of the weekend leisure activities for the older children at the Pattaya Orphanage is the “Three-String Art” project. This creative endeavor encouraged the youngsters to practice concentration while expressing their imagination and creativity in various forms. A simple yet meaningful activity, it allowed each child to freely share their perspectives and emotions through unique artistic expressions.

Representatives of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for the Deaf, led by Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak and Mr. Somkiat Potiverayut, joined the cremation of Dr. Krittawan Sarai’s father. Dr. Krittawan serves as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Social Work and Social Welfare at Huachiew Chalermprakiet University, Samut Prakan province. Our prayers are for the departed and his peaceful repose. May the loved ones he left behind be comforted and courageous..

Sotpattana School for kindergartners with disabilities organized a Wai Khru ceremony for the academic year 2025, adhering to a traditional Thai ritual designed for students to pay their respects to teachers. This ceremony serves as a means to express gratitude and to formalize the student-teacher relationship. Pre-school children of the Pattaya Orphanage participated in this significant event, which was presided over by Rev. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, the Acting Licensee and Manager of the School. School Director, Mrs. Angkhana Kamnoedtone, her teaching and staff personnel, and school board members, were actively encouraged to demonstrate resilience and joy in their roles as supporters of the children’s development, alongside the team of educators and caregivers of the Orphanage.