Pattaya Orphanage

..Mr. David Keats and his sister Maureen Casterson, our benefactors in England, for marking their father’s anniversary of passing with a lunch sponsorship for children and disabled persons in the care of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for preschool kids with disabilities.. Thanks from all of us, esp. diners from toddler’s age and older.. May your parents rest in peace and best wishes to both of you..

..The family of Mr. Phakhanan Saeheng, marking his birthday anniversary, for their first visit to make merit at the Pattaya Orphanage, bringing along Ms. Kanyarat and young Cholamun Saeheng, with a donation of snacks and ice cream in support of our daily care for children and disabled persons.. Many happy returns of the day to our Birthday Boy, and thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Ms. Anchisa Thongsamut, for marking her birthday anniversary with the first visit to the Pattaya Orphanage, bringing along her folk, and a donation of various necessities in support of our daily care for children and disabled persons.. Many happy returns of the day to our Birthday Girl, and thanks and best wishes to both of you..

..Ms. Apisara Kongphet, for her first visit to the Pattaya Orphanage, a donation of rice grains, UHT milk and fresh eggs, as well as teaching proper handwashing techniques to our kindergartners.. Thanks and best wishes to you..

..Ms. Kanyarat Phromprakhon and friends from Buriram provicne, for their support to the Pattaya Orphanage once again, with the handing of cupcakes to our children from toddler’s age and older.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Family Tam of Mr. Tom and Mrs. Carman from Macau, and their daughter Brenda from London, UK, along with Mr. Peng Chong Lam, for paying their first visit to the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School, and supporting children and disabled persons in our care with various necessities, including stationary and cash donations.. On this occasion, our guests handed the gifts of snacks to members of our home.. Kindly convey our appreciation to Ms. Mio I Lo and Ms. Ieng Ieng for their contributions on this occasion.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you..

..Gareth, Mandy, Ronnie, Lenny, Belinda & Peter, and Musti in Melbourne, Australia, for their support to children at the Pattaya Orphanage once again, this time with two special meal sponsorships, i.e. lunch and dinner today, for kids from toddler’s age and older, along with preschoolers with disabilities in the care of our Sotpattana School.. Thanks and best wishes to all of you and yours, including your friend Paul Sanderson who helped facilitate your merit making all these years..

..Ms. Siriporn Janlun of WeUp (Thailand) Co., Ltd., together with a friend, for their first visit to the Pattaya Orphanage, a donation of various necessities and baby care items, received on behalf of all by our kindergartners.. Thanks and best wishes to both of you..

Sotpattana School for preschoolers with disabilities organized its Wai Khru ceremony for the 2026 academic year on Thursday, June 18, 2026, presided over by Rev. Fr. Weera Phangrak, the Acting Licensee and Manager of the School. School Director Mrs. Angkhana Kamnoedtone, along with teaching staff, education personnel, and school board members, joined preschool-age children of the Pattaya Orphanage in the ceremony, which carried on this cherished Thai tradition, instilling in students a sense of gratitude toward the teachers who have imparted knowledge to them, while promoting virtue, ethics, and a strong bond between teachers and students. Some of the expat friends in attendance also joined in the celebration..

Older children at the Pattaya Orphanage, both boys and girls, took part in a cooking lesson, learning to prepare steamed pork with lime, one of Thailand’s most beloved dishes. The activity gave the children a chance to develop practical cooking skills, make productive use of their free time and build a lasting appreciation for the culinary arts.. Thanks to Teacher Tiew and Teacher Nat for sharing their knowledge and guiding the children throughout the session..

A group of preschool children from the Pattaya Orphanage participated in a special community event at St. Nikolaus Church in Pattaya at the Feast of Corpus Christi 2026, one of the important celebrations for the Catholic community, honoring the Blessed Sacrament the Body and Blood of Christ with petals of flowers during the procession..

Children in the care of the Pattaya Orphanage, from preschool through to university levels, joined together to clean up and beautifying our home on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudha Bimalalakshana. The activity was a heartfelt expression of loyalty and devotion, while also instilling in the children a sense of responsibility towards cleanliness and their surrounding environment..

On the occasion of Visakha Bucha Day 2026, representatives of children and disabled persons in the care of the Pattaya Orphanage, from kindergarten level and older, accompanied by their child welfare teachers and caregivers, traveled to Wat Nong Yai for an evening merit-making session and candlelight procession. The activity offered the children a meaningful opportunity to learn about and participate in one of Thailand’s most cherished Buddhist traditions, while cultivating a sense of inner calm and gratitude..

Members of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School, led by Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, took the opportunity to wish Mother Mary Joan of Arc Phayao Thawornwong “A Happy Feast of Saint Joan of Arc” for the upcoming feast of her patron saint. Mother Phayao happens to be around for the special commemoration of Fr. Yutthichai; therefore, we are glad to celebrate the occasion with her before her return to Mae Rai Lovers of the Cross Center, Chiang Rai province. May the saint intercede for Mother Mary Joan of Arc, granting her good health and happiness in her duties always..

Eleven of our kindergartners and a teacher were treated to a special outing by the Copeland (Thailand) Co., Ltd. from Pluak Daeng, Rayong province, with a bus arranged to take the group on a field trip to the Space Inspirium in Si Racha, followed by a meal out sponsored by the company. It was a wonderful and enriching learning experience beyond the classroom for our little ones.. Thanks and best wishes to the company and all involved..

Older children at the Pattaya Orphanage, both boys and girls, took part in a pandan leaf rose-folding activity, guided by Teacher Nat. The pandan leaves used were freshly picked from our own garden. The activity offered the children a meaningful way to spend their free time while developing patience, fine motor skills and creativity.. Thanks and best wishes to Teacher Nat and all involved in making this activity happen..