Approx. 500 people are at the annual Christmas Party of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for the Deaf, held on 25th December 2011. While about 10 older kids in universities are not able to join us this year, we have some 120 deaf and orphaned children, 52 former residents, 300 guests and neighbours, including children from the Child Protection and Development Center (CPDC), in attendance. Two giant inflated bouncy castles kept the children busy whenever they were not on the stage or the 14 food stalls. Rev Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, our executive director, presided over the opening of the party by lighting the stage, followed by 55 shots of fireworks, and our kids’ carol singing to wish their benefactors near and far a peaceful and joyful Season. Mr. Richard E. Smith of the Pattaya City Expats Club, Ms. Saowanee Phanaram, and Mrs. Alessandra Pellati Brunnelli took this opportunity to present their supporting fund to the Orphanage. In between the three stage performances from three children groups, each of the orphans received a big box/bag of presents from Fr. Michael, Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada, and some guests of honor including Sr. Joan Gormley of the Fountain of Life Center, Santa Bob Bisiqhini, and Khun Elfi Seitz of the Pattaya Mail. A lot of food and beverages were available for self-service. We sincerely appreciate all kindhearted benefactors and sponsors for contributing gifts and prizes, a number of them through Khun Toy of HHNFT, making the evening memorable in the hearts of all our children. Khop khun maak khrap/kha! Season’s Greetings and abundant blessings from the Lord.
4 February 2012 The Pattaya Orphanage takes this opportunity to thank Ms. Chamaiphon and her friend for their kind visit and contribution of essential items to our kids. Our guests also give the little ones in our nursery their warm hugs. Thank you very much. Wishing you joy, contentment, healthiness, and progress in life.
3 February 2012 Twelve scholars of Assumption University kindly visit the Pattaya Orphanage, sharing their love with our children. We appreciate your support by sponsoring a delicious meal for the older kids and spending time with our babies. May you enjoy good health, academic progress, and bright future.
3 February 2012 Many happy returns of the day to Khun Chaisit.. It’s very thoughtful of Mr. Chaisit Tangthanarat, along with his loving wife, Mrs. Jaksana, from Pornthep Pharmacy in Khao Mai Kaew to pay the Pattaya Orphanage a visit on his birthday anniversary. The couple kindly spends time with our kids and makes contribution of biscuits and UHT milk. Please accept our sincere thanks and best wishes for your family, health, and undertakings.
3 February 2012 Each year while on holiday in Thailand, Mrs. Lillian and Mr. Carl Michaelsen from Denmark will visit the Pattaya Orphanage. Having been impressed by the liveliness of our kids, the couple keeps returning and always has a good time playing with the toddlers. Grateful thanks for your kind concern and care, as well as for the cash donation to help us continue our work. May the Lord bless both of you always and especially for the coming Valentine’s Day. Wishing you and yours strong bond with each other. Safe trip home and see you next year na khrap/Kha.
2 February 2012 Happy Birthday to Mr. Apichat Kuhapradit.. Having learned about the Pattaya Orphanage from his daughter who visited us earlier, our celebrant makes his anniversary this year very special by paying our children a visit. Along with his family, Khun Apichat spends time with the toddlers and contributes supporting fund to the older kids’ education. Thank you very much. May your kindness be blessed in abundance.
1 February 2012 Although feeling shy, our little Kriang felt so happy when Mrs. Sarah and Mr. David Reece from Australia visit him for the first time. While waiting for their sponsored child to return from school, the couple was introduced to our nursery by Mrs. Dawn Rolfe, our Australian volunteer, making their initial experience of the Pattaya Orphanage very meaningful. We are grateful for their time with older kids and the lovely gifts for them. Your support to Kriangkrai is very much appreciated. God’s blessings upon both of you; Safe trip home, and hope to see you again in December.
1 February 2012 Led by Rev. Fr. Somchai Kesi, director of the Diocesan Social Action Center of Chanthaburi (DISACC), 45 members of the 2012 National Workshop on In-Season Lenten Spirit Campaign, coming from various dioceses around Thailand, pay a meaningful visit to the Pattaya Orphanage. The party is welcome and introduced to the work of the Orphanage by Rev. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, our executive director. In addition, they kindly make a contribution to support our children’s education. With gratefulness, we wish you and yours lots of happiness, success, and good health. Thank you very much khrap/kha.
1 February 2012 It’s very kind of Ms. Dolly, along with her sisters and nephew from Australia, to visit the children of the Pattaya Orphanage today. Our guests contribute essentials to respond to the daily needs of the kids. They also bring cheerful smiles and a good time to the little ones in the nursery. Wishing each of you healthy, wealthy and prosperous life. Khop Khun Maak Khrap/Kha.
