Pattaya Orphanage

..Mrs. Kirsty Thompson and her loving daughter from England, for paying their first visit to the Pattaya Orphanage, getting to know our work and supporting our little ones with baby care products.. Thanks and best wishes to both of you..

..Ms. Thanaree Ngontaisong from Banglamung, for marking her upcoming birthday anniversary with another visit to the Pattaya Orphanage with Khun Dennis Young, and providing our children as well as disabled persons with various necessities, including baby care products.. Many happy returns of the day to our Birthday  Girl.. Thanks and best wishes to both of you..

..Mrs. Yvonne Gurney from the UK, for paying her first visit to the Pattaya Orphanage with the interest in helping out next year, along with her husband Jeff, while her daughter teaches at an international school in the area.. On this occasion, our guests kindly donated various school supplies in support of our children’s education.. Thanks and best wishes to you and yours..

..The party of Ajarn Niphon Muannara and participants in the Career Development Promotion Project at the Social Welfare Office, Pattaya City, in collaboration with Batch 3 students of the Pattaya School for the Elderly, for providing a free-of-charge haircut services to male children in school aged and disabled persons in the care of the Pattaya Orphanage.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you, including Ms. Supranee Chaiwimon, who facilitated the event..

..Mr. Anns Felindex Venceslous, for the constant support to the Pattaya Orphanage, this time on the occasion of his son Anzel Jivin’s First Holy Communion, bringing along his family members to visit and catering refreshing beverages to kids from preschool age and older, as well as staff members of our home.. Congratulations on your son’s First Communion.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Mr. Minghao Liao and family in Singapore, for his thoughtful support to children and disabled persons at the Pattaya Orphanage with five meal sponsorships this month, following their first and recent visit with the group led by Khun Richard S. Wee in March.. Kids from toddler’s age and older, including disabled persons, expressed their thanks before enjoying their lunch and dinner today.. Our appreciation and best wishes to you and yours..

..The party of Ms. Juraluk and Ms. Phornchanok Phonrueng, including Mrs. Nujeera Neungpat from Banglamung, for making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage during their first visit and supporting our children as well as disabled persons with various necessities, including food items and a supporting fund for our collection box.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Mr. Metha Aunfong, including the party of Monbebe of the iLuck group from Banglamung, for making merit at the Pattaya Orphanage during their first visit with the handing of snack to preschool kids.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

For the new academic year 2025, Sister Maria Rapiphan Sawaddikan and Sister Bernadette Kanyarat Damrongtherdtham of the Lovers of the Cross of Chanthaburi Congregation have been assigned to serve children, disabled persons, and parishioners at the Pattaya Orphanage, Sotpattana School for the Deaf, and Saint Nikolaus Church Pattaya.. Members of our home, led by Rev. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, happily welcomed both Sisters.. Blessings upon both of you..

Members of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for the Deaf, led by Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, welcomed Fr. Henry Somchai Kesee, the new pastor of St. Nikolaus Church Pattaya, Church of the Assumption Pattaya, and the Holy Trinity Chapel in the area. Heartfelt Welcome, Father.. May you be abundantly blessed with joy, healthiness, and courage..

Sotpattana School for the Deaf held the first parents’ meeting for the academic year 2025 on Friday, at the meeting room of the School. During the opening session, Acting Licensee and Manager – Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak – welcomed the participants and gave them encouragement as well as viewpoints on kids with special needs. Director Angkana Kamnoedthon ensured that our parents learn about school’s operations in various areas, including teaching and learning, a mutual understanding and related agreement between parents and the school.

At the annual reorganizing of assignments of members of the Lovers of the Cross of Chanthaburi Congregation, the Pattaya Orphanage, led by Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, conveyed our sincere appreciation to Sister Kongkham Surasiang for her five years of devoted services in our babies’ rooms, while Sister Inthupha Phongsri for the two years she dedicated herself towards the care of our preschool children. Both of them also helped at St. Nikolaus Church Pattaya whenever needed.. May you be happy and joyful in your new duties..

To mark the Little Luke’s Day, our benefactor in USA gave another treat of outing to older kids at the Pattaya Orphanage.. The 24 school-aged kids, young adults, and disabled persons, accompanied by seven caregivers, spent the whole afternoon at the Columbia Pictures Aquaverse in Jomtien and, even though exhausted, were reluctant to leave the theme park at the end of the day. With excitement and great fun, they explored the marvelous numerous zones of the amusement and water park, and viewed Hollywood-themed stage performances. Thanks to our benefactor for the amazing and adventurous time, as well as the lovely dinner. Many thanks too, for the dinner for the younger ones at homeJ.. Once again, Happy Birthday to you..

To mark the Little Luke’s Day, our benefactor in USA gave a treat of two separate outings to children at the Pattaya Orphanage.. The first trip was for 49 preschool kids and their caretakers to the delightful Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Pattaya. How our group enjoyed the Thai cultural performances featuring clever elephants, and the exploration of the Dinosaur Valley with over 400 dinosaur sculptures from around the world, including 12 species native to Thailand, alongside the gigantic outdoor cactus garden. Children also fed some animals and had a lovely lunch as well as snacks provided by our supporters. Many thanks and many happy returns of the day to our benefactor..

On Easter Day 2025, children at the Pattaya Orphanage joined the hunting game for Easter eggs in our garden.. The fun-filled activity has been sponsored year after year by the Jones Family of young Olivia. Many thanks and Happy Easter to our benefactors.. May the spirit of Easter remain with all of you and members of our home..

The annual Family Day of the Pattaya Orphanage in 2025 was organized on the Pattaya’s Wan Lai. On this occasion, all members of our home engaged in a traditional blessing ceremony as part of the Thai New Year celebrations. The blessing ritual began with the procession with our Lady Songkran and the traditional pedestal adorned with symbolic thread for binding the wrists of the blessed, moving from the main inner road close to the front gate to the ceremonial site. The Lady Songkran offered floral hand garlands to Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, who presided over the observance. Our girls from both primary and secondary levels performed a traditional northeastern dance to honor all participants. Onto the palms of elders and special guests, participant poured water with petals and received blessings in return. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak gave blessings in return at the end of the ceremony. In the afternoon, children enjoyed outdoor refreshments in between their fun play with water pistols, providing relief from the intense summer heat experienced this year, and enjoyed lunch and dinner together happily.. Thanks to all concerned for the organization of and participation in the memorable event..