Pattaya Orphanage

..Fonds des Amis de Bernie (FAB) in Switzerland, for donating three new computers to students and teachers of the Sotpattana School for preschool kids with disabilities.. One new computer has replaced the outdated computer in the classroom, enabling all the graduates-to-be to accelerate training before their graduation in early March 2026. Preschoolers of the Pattaya Orphanage have benefited from this classroom over the past years. Furthermore, the replacements of two 14-year-old computers have enabled two teachers to prepare documents and presentations for their students in time for the 2025 year-end ceremony with efficiency. Thanks to all FAB members and Khun Bernard Mueller for his facilitation..

..Mr. Rattanapol Yawut and Mr. Suphakrit Nakprem, for visiting the Pattaya Orphanage and supporting our children as well as disabled persons with various necessities and the handing of snacks to kids from preschool age and older.. Thanks and best wishes to both of you..

..Ms. Tharinee Namkot, for marking her birthday anniversary with her family’s first visit to the Pattaya Orphanage, while donating various necessities and baby care products in support of our children, as well as sharing joy by handing snacks to our kids from preschool age and older.. Many happy returns of the day to our Birthday Girl.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Mr. Vittaya and Mrs. Rosaria Somnuk, for making their first visit to the Pattaya Orphanage to share their kindness through the donation of various necessities for infants, baby care products, and wet wipes, as well as handing out snacks and sharing joyful moments with our children from preschool age and older.. Grateful thanks and best wishes to both of you..

..Ms. Natchalida Christo and family, Ms. Somjai Sinthunansakul, Ms. Benjawan Daramat, and friends, for returning to the Pattaya Orphanage to support our children by donating an education fund and various necessities, while sharing joy through the distribution of snacks to our children from toddlers’ age and older.. Grateful thanks for your continued kindness and best wishes to all of you..

..The Siriphuthorn family, including Ms. Sawitree, Ms. Kanlayarat and Mrs. Samree, for paying the Pattaya Orphanage their first visit and supporting our children as well as disabled persons with various necessities, including baby care products.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Ms. Phakhawan Muwilak and her folk from Banglamung, for making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage during their first visit by donating various necessities, in support of our daily care for children and disabled persons.. Thanks and best wishes to both of you..

..The “Duang Jai Group” from Bangkok, for their annual visit to the Pattaya Orphanage to share love and kindness with our children, with a donation of educational toys, clothing, and education fund of our kids as well as disabled persons in school age.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

Students of Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities participated in the Walk Rally on February 27, 2026, where teachers organized various stations focused on both physical and intellectual development to ensure fun and challenging learning experiences through observation, problem-solving, and teamwork. The event also emphasized discipline through orderly queuing, before concluding the joyful day with special snacks together, which brought smiles and great impressions to all students.

A delegation led by Mrs. Apinya Chomphumas, Director-General of the Department of Children and Youth  (DCY) visited the Children’s Home Foundation Pattaya and Sotpattana School for the Deaf for the first time. They received a presentation on the foundation’s operations, greeted the children during their tour of our premises, and offered suggestions for the continued collaboration. Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak, Director of the Foundation, Director of the Child Welfare Organization of the Foundation, and Acting Licensee of Sotpattana School Kindergarten, welcomed our guests. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone involved, including Ms. Kantasorn Methasakulwong, Director of Central Office Group for Intercountry Adoption, Child Adoption Centre, Bangkok, for her invaluable assistance in coordinating this memorable event.

Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities organized its 2nd “Love to Read” activity for the 2025 academic year, aimed at cultivating reading habits and enhancing learning skills among our students. The event featured three educational stations, where the children practiced identifying Thai consonants: Station 1 (Ko Kai to So-So), Station 2 (Do Dek to Pho Phan), and Station 3 (Fo Fan to Ho Nok-Huk), allowing the youngsters to develop their observation and memory skills while enjoying learning outside the classroom..Thanks to all the teachers for the enjoyable activity..

The Sotpattana School for the Deaf successfully organized the “Beautiful School by Our Hands” activity as part of its 2025 Environmental Conservation Project. The program featured two key learning stations: Waste Segregation, where students practiced sorting trash to foster eco-friendly habits, and Beautiful School, encouraging the children to take part in keeping their surroundings clean and vibrant..

Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities, for organizing the 2nd Thai Sign Language training session of the 2025 academic year for parents and new teachers on January 30, 2026. This project aims to equip parents with essential communication skills to better connect with their children. Throughout the session, participants actively practiced signing in a warm and engaging atmosphere, allowing them to not only gain practical knowledge but also build strong relationships within our school community.. Thanks and best wishes to all participating families and teachers..

Dr. Supannee Phothisung and the team from Pattaya City Hospital, for their kindness in conducting the second phase of influenza vaccinations (3-strain) for the staff at the Pattaya Orphanage. This medical outreach ensures that everyone remains healthy and well-protected. Sincere thanks and best wishes to all of you..

A huge congratulations to Mr. Somkiat on his recent graduation from Thammasat University, where he received his Master’s Degree on January 18th. It was a joy to see him bring that success back to the Pattaya Orphanage. The management and staff members were all there to welcome him with flowers, a celebratory sash, and plenty of smiles. We are so proud of his achievement and wish him nothing but the best as he moves forward in his career..

On the National Teachers’ Day 2026, the teachers of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities joined in observing the theme set by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul: ‘Every Thai is a Student with a Teacher.’ The atmosphere was filled with warmth as Fr. Weera Phangrak, together with the Sisters, met with the staff and presented gifts as a token of appreciation for their lifelong dedication to the children. The special day concluded with a celebratory meal..