School aged girls at the Pattaya Orphanage gathered to learn from Teacher Nat about camphor and store them in lovely pouches for use in different rooms. The activity helped them make their free time worthwhile..

Following Boonyong’s completion of vocational training and one year of work with a company in Nonthaburi province, he has decided to make new steps to build his own future. The Pattaya Orphanage, by Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak, congratulates Boonyong with his chosen path while ending over 19 years of care and protection. May God continue to bless and keep him..

Children from toddler’s age and older, including disabled persons, along with staff members of the Pattaya orphanage joined in the splashes of Pattaya’s Wan Lai 2024, marking the end of Songkran Festival in the area.. This year, some of the former residents showed up to pay respect to our elder, esp. Khun Suwanna Cheownawin, who is one of our current board members.. It was a great fun for all even though the toddlers only played at our reception.. Thanks and best wishes to all the supporters for the water pistols, food and beverage at both lunch and dinner, and the organization..

For the year 2024, which marks the 50th anniversary of the Pattaya Orphanage, our Family Day celebration was held a bit earlier but still during the Thai New Year or Songkran Festival. The blessing ritual began with the procession with our Lady Songkran and the traditional pedestal decorated with symbolic thread for binding the wrists of the blessed, joined by all members from toddler’s age and older, moving from the main inner road close to the front gate to the ceremonial site. The Lady Songkran offered to Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak and Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, who presided over the observance, with floral hand garlands. Our girls in primary and secondary school levels performed the northern dance for the blessing of all concerned. They also led the pouring of water with petals on to palms of elders and special guests and received blessings in return. The two priests 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 to cool down from this year’s extreme summer heat. Thanks to all concerned for the organization of and participation in the memorable event..

School-age kids at the Pattaya Orphanage make use of their free time during the long vacation, partly with the review of important academic subjects, and mostly with group recreational activities. They produced creative items, including greeting cards, played tower games, and harvested the vegetables in the garden, which were cooked for all members of our home.. Thanks to the teachers and all concerned..

Easter Seasons in Thailand are always in summertime and the long school break. This year, it is extremely warm but children at the Pattaya Orphanage can enjoy some activities, supported by an anonymous family. Numerous candies were sent to fill our plastic egg shells and several crafts for children’s participation leading up to Sunday. Preschool kids colored sets of wooden egg shape crafts for decorations and paper baskets for the collection of eggs during their hunt. Then the older kids helped the preschoolers look for the hidden Easter eggs in our backyard and playground. They all forgot the heat while looking for their treasures. Thanks to all concerned for the fun and outdoor game.. Happy Easter to our benefactors and all concerned..

The Pattaya Orphanage, led by Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak and his deputy Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, welcomed back seven adoptive families from Europe for a special visit, marking our 50th anniversary.. It’s wonderful to see the beautiful growth of young Ingfah, Dara, Tingli, Phet, Ben and Sammy from Germany, and Atom from Switzerland. On this occasion, Miss Suwanna Cheownawin, our former Child Welfare Director who was the match-makers for most of the families, could join the event with great joy. Thanks to all the families for being with us and bringing along clothing as well as donations to support our daily care for children and disabled persons.. Enjoy your Easter holiday and safe trip home..

engaged in different activities organized by their group teachers.. To make the most of their free time with fun, children take part in art and creative productions, plant vegetables in the garden, visit the beach, and review certain lessons.. Their community life has also been strengthened.. Thanks to all concerned..