• A Trip to Khao Kheow Open Zoo

    Children in three levels of early childhood education from Sotpattana School for the Deaf and Pattaya Orphanage, accompanied by some of the parents, teachers and caregivers, traveled to Khao Kheow […]

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  • Honorary Doctorates

    Sotpattana School for the Deaf was very proud of our administrators, i.e. Rev. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, the School’s Acting Licensee and Manger, as well as Mrs. Angkana Kamnoedthon, the […]

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  • Classroom Contest 2024

    Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized a Classroom Contest 2024 to promote creativity, environment conservation, and cooperation of all members of the five classrooms. Honorable judges included representatives of parents […]

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  • Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized the meeting of executive board members for the second semester of 2024 at the School’s meeting room.

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  • Small-but-Powerful Flee Market

    Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized a Small-but-Powerful Flee Market on the last day of the first school term for the academic year 2024-2025 with several food stalls and souvenir […]

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  • 1st I-Love-Reading 1/2024

    Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized the 1st I-Love-Reading Activity for the first study term of Year 2024-2025 with two learning stations on Thai alphabets.. The first station was for […]

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  • Honoring Mother Mary

    For the upcoming birthday anniversary of Mother Mary, the patroness of Sotpattana School for the Dear, an activity is organized sooner than usual because the actual day falls on Sunday […]

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  • Healthy Kids #1/2024

    Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized a Healthy Kids Project activity with 2 learning stations, i.e. Good & Nutritious Food, and Food to be Avoided, which included the rejection of […]

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  • Walk Rally at Yaowapa Farm

    On Thursday 22nd August 2024, students and teachers of Sotpattana School for the Deaf travelled to Yaowapa Organic Farm in Si Racha district, Chonburi province, for a Walk Rally activity […]

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  • Accredited by IEAC

    The students, teachers, and administrators of Sotpattana School for the Deaf gathered to welcome Mr. Karl Meneghella, Director of Inspector Training and Institution Accreditation at the International Education Accreditation Council […]

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  • Receiving Education Fund

    Mrs. Angkana Kamnoedtone, Director of Sotpattana School for the Deaf, along with Mr. Aniruj Chaijaroen, Head of Academic Affairs, represented our School in receiving the education fund of THB 60,000 […]

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  • Buddhist Lent 2024

    The director, teachers and students of Sotpattana School for the Deaf, along with the children’s parents, joined together in the activity to promote Buddhism on Asahna Bucha Day and Buddhist […]

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  • Wai Khru 2024

    For the new academic year 2024, Sotpattana School organized a Wai Khru ceremony for students to express their respect to teachers.. Rev. Dr. Michael Weera Phangrak, Acting Licensee and Manager […]

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  • 1st Board Meeting in 2024

    Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized its first executive board meeting for the academic year 2024 on Friday 14th June 2024 at the administrative meeting room of the Pattaya Orphanage […]

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  • Meeting Parents of Level 3 Students

    Teaching personnel of Sotpattana School for the Deaf, led by Director Angkana Kamnoedthon, organized a meeting with parents of kindergartners in Level 3 prior to the start of the new […]

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  • 13 Graduates

    Sotpattana School for the Deaf congratulated 13 students who completed their early childhood education at the end of 2023 academic year on 9th February 2024.  Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada […]

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  • Visiting Pattaya Dolphinarium

    Thirty-one kindergartners of Sotpattana School for the Deaf visited the Pattaya Dolphinarium, along with 13 teachers and staffers, and enjoyed the marvelous shows of dolphins and seals with great talents […]

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  • I-Love-Reading, 2023 Academic Year

    In the second study term of Academic Year 2023, Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized an “I-Love-Reading” activity in promotion of students’ interest in reading and interpretation. Participants were encouraged […]

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  • Walk Rally 2024

    Students of Sotpattana School for the Deaf participated in the Walk Rally 2024 activity on 12th January 2024 going through the two learning stations, i.e. Physical and Intellectual Skills.  Following […]

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  • Best Practice Award

    Ms. Angkana Kamnoedthon, Director of Sotpattana School for the Deaf received the award for the school with the Best Practice from the Secretary-General of the Office of the Private Education […]

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Deaf School’s 40th Anniversary!

Deaf School's 40th Anniversary!

ผลการประเมินคุณภาพภายในสถานศึกษา ปีการศึกษา 2566

E-Donation

E-Donation is an electronic system developed by the Thai Revenue Department to support the educational and religious institutions in storing their donation details and to facilitate donors, who pay income tax to the Thai Government, in ensuring their benefits of tax claims without having to present printed proofs of their donations to the Revenue Department, hence saving time in claiming their tax..

Sotpattana School for the Deaf, which is administered by the Pattaya Orphanage, is required to record donation details into the e-donation database of the Revenue Department; and we have decided to begin in July 2018 onward. Therefore, on top of names and donated amount, we need donors who are interested in using this system, to provide us the following additional data:

  1. – For individual donors, the 13-digit I.D. Number
  2. – For Corporates or Juristic Persons, the 13-digit I.D. Number of Tax Payers

In case you did not inform us of your wish that we store your donation details in the e-donation system on the day you donate, but would like us to record it, please let us know as soon as possible but no later than the 5th of the following month. This is because we are allowed to key data of a certain month within first five days of the following month. However, you can still use the original tax-deductible receipts we provide to file your annual income tax return.

Information on your donations can be checked by logging into your own accounts at the website of the Revenue Department, https://epayapp.rd.go.th/rd-edonation/portal/for-donor.

Activity

A Trip to Khao Kheow Open Zoo

Children in three levels of early childhood education from Sotpattana School for the Deaf and Pattaya Orphanage, accompanied by some of the parents, teachers and caregivers, traveled to Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi for a study tour. The preschoolers had a wonderful morning starting from the trip on a big bus, the sight of different animals and their nature, esp. the famous pigmy hippo Moo Deng, the feeding of elephants and giraffes, all of which helped broaden their views and enrich their experiences.. Grateful thanks to Holborn Assets, represented by Khun Michael Christofis, for the support to this program..

Honorary Doctorates

Sotpattana School for the Deaf was very proud of our administrators, i.e. Rev. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, the School’s Acting Licensee and Manger, as well as Mrs. Angkana Kamnoedthon, the School Director, when the European International University (EIU), Paris, led by Founder and Director General Dr. Edward Roy Krishnan, awarded them the Honorary Doctorates and the front of our school became the venue of the degree conferral event. Fr. Michael was honored with a Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa (Litt.D., h.c.) which is a distinguished honorary degree awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to society, particularly in the humanities and public service. Unlike academic doctorates earned through research and scholarship, this degree honors a recipient’s lifelong achievements, societal impact, and dedication to human welfare and culture. It is among the highest honors an institution can bestow, celebrating the broad influence and profound legacy of the recipient in their respective field. Director Angkana was at the same occasion, awarded with a Doctor of Humanitarian Service in Special Education, Honoris Causa, (D.H.S.Ed., h.c.), which is an honorary degree recognizing individuals for their outstanding contributions to special education, particularly in humanitarian efforts. It honors the recipient’s dedication to enhancing the lives and educational opportunities of students with special needs, emphasizing their commitment to compassion, service, and advocacy. On this occasion, the EIU presented Dr. Maurice Dimmock with a trophy and appreciation for his support. Dr. Krishnan also marked his upcoming birthday anniversary with a presentation of his cheque to our school. Many happy returns of the day to you.. Thanks and best wishes to you, your EIU Team, and all concerned..

Classroom Contest 2024

Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized a Classroom Contest 2024 to promote creativity, environment conservation, and cooperation of all members of the five classrooms. Honorable judges included representatives of parents of each class, the Deaf School’s executive board, personnel of the Pattaya Orphanage, and benefactors. Following are the total scores for all the classrooms: Little Bees: 442 Wings of Dream: 439 Sunlight: 424 Stream: 418 Earth: 417 Congratulations to the prize winners. May everyone benefit from the lovely learning atmosphere..

Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized the meeting of executive board members for the second semester of 2024 at the School’s meeting room.

Small-but-Powerful Flee Market

Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized a Small-but-Powerful Flee Market on the last day of the first school term for the academic year 2024-2025 with several food stalls and souvenir booths, all promoting the green world and environmental concern.. Students of Levels 1-3 showcased and sold products from their class work, e.g. oyster mushrooms and hand-painted cloth bags designed from their imagination. Rev. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak presided over the opening of the lovely event and greeted parents as well as children until they took their kids home for the mid-year break. Kids of the Orphanage learned to use coins and small bank notes to buy delicacies like sunny eggs, buttered corn, herbal-steamed meat balls, Thai desserts, Roselle juice and traditional ice cream.. Thanks and best wishes to all concerned..

1st I-Love-Reading 1/2024

Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized the 1st I-Love-Reading Activity for the first study term of Year 2024-2025 with two learning stations on Thai alphabets.. The first station was for alphabets numbers 1-20 and the other station presented alphabets numbers 21-40. Our kindergartners had fun in learning about these letters and symbols.

Honoring Mother Mary

For the upcoming birthday anniversary of Mother Mary, the patroness of Sotpattana School for the Dear, an activity is organized sooner than usual because the actual day falls on Sunday 8th September. Preschool kids of Sotpattana School for the Deaf and the Pattaya Orphanage, along with some of the older kids, teachers, and caregivers, honor Our Lady with prayers, hymns, garlands, and flowers.. May Mother Mary intercede for the wellbeing of our children, disabled persons, staff members, and benefactors..

Healthy Kids #1/2024

Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized a Healthy Kids Project activity with 2 learning stations, i.e. Good & Nutritious Food, and Food to be Avoided, which included the rejection of intoxicants. Each student participated in both stations and took part in the Q&A session, as well as serving themselves with fresh vegetable salad from the buffet spread..

Work List

Honorary Doctorates

Sotpattana School for the Deaf was very proud of our administrators, i.e. Rev. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, the School’s Acting Licensee and Manger, as well as Mrs. Angkana Kamnoedthon, the School Director, when the European International University (EIU), Paris, led by Founder and Director General Dr. Edward Roy Krishnan, awarded them the Honorary Doctorates and the front of our school became the venue of the degree conferral event. Fr. Michael was honored with a Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa (Litt.D., h.c.) which is a distinguished honorary degree awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to society, particularly in the humanities and public service. Unlike academic doctorates earned through research and scholarship, this degree honors a recipient’s lifelong achievements, societal impact, and dedication to human welfare and culture. It is among the highest honors an institution can bestow, celebrating the broad influence and profound legacy of the recipient in their respective field. Director Angkana was at the same occasion, awarded with a Doctor of Humanitarian Service in Special Education, Honoris Causa, (D.H.S.Ed., h.c.), which is an honorary degree recognizing individuals for their outstanding contributions to special education, particularly in humanitarian efforts. It honors the recipient’s dedication to enhancing the lives and educational opportunities of students with special needs, emphasizing their commitment to compassion, service, and advocacy. On this occasion, the EIU presented Dr. Maurice Dimmock with a trophy and appreciation for his support. Dr. Krishnan also marked his upcoming birthday anniversary with a presentation of his cheque to our school. Many happy returns of the day to you.. Thanks and best wishes to you, your EIU Team, and all concerned..

Classroom Contest 2024

Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized a Classroom Contest 2024 to promote creativity, environment conservation, and cooperation of all members of the five classrooms. Honorable judges included representatives of parents of each class, the Deaf School’s executive board, personnel of the Pattaya Orphanage, and benefactors. Following are the total scores for all the classrooms: Little Bees: 442 Wings of Dream: 439 Sunlight: 424 Stream: 418 Earth: 417 Congratulations to the prize winners. May everyone benefit from the lovely learning atmosphere..

Accredited by IEAC

The students, teachers, and administrators of Sotpattana School for the Deaf gathered to welcome Mr. Karl Meneghella, Director of Inspector Training and Institution Accreditation at the International Education Accreditation Council Ltd. (IEAC), London, U.K. to our dome for the presentation of Certificate of Accreditation to Sotpattana School for the dedication to excellence in education. Representing our School, Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak received this certificate which is valid for four years, from 16 August 2024 to 16 August 2028.  On this occasion, Mr. Meneghella presented our School Director Angkana Kamnoedthon with the Directors Award for the School’s Inclusivity and Diversity. As part of the entertainment and congratulatory expression, Teacher Chotiwan Suksamran and KG3-student Angpao presented a quiz show and storytelling in sign language, after the two dance shows from preschool kids of the Pattaya Orphanage.. Grateful thanks to IEAC, Dr. Karl and his wife, as well as Dr. Maurice Dimmock, the International Education Consultant, and his wife for their participation and encouragement.

13 Graduates

Sotpattana School for the Deaf congratulated 13 students who completed their early childhood education at the end of 2023 academic year on 9th February 2024.  Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, the School Board Member and Deputy Director of the Pattaya Orphanage, handed certificates to Chatmongkhon Chua-Ngoen, Ketsada Khemvacharalerd, Kanyaphak Khomuang, Phiphatphong Hoprasert , Jirawat Taengthai, Chonlada Laengla, Phiraphat Burakhon, Freya Parima Purtschert, Pratsanee Sukjaroen, Dhanawat Ngamkham, Chayanit Thongphuet, Sunisa Bunchu, and Sukanya Bunchu. Khun Bernard Mueller congratulated all of them with soft dolls.   Five students; i.e. Phuwasi Nathan, Phakin Laorueng, Waraphu Saelim, Thithat Rammanijirakul, and Sunisa Bunchu, received their certificates of good performance from Rev. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, the School’s Acting Licensee.   On this occasion, Dr. Somros Phonglamai MD from Bangkok Hospital Pattaya’s Rehabilitation Center was our special resource person who shared his knowledge, experience, and expertise, with guidance to parents of kids with different types of disabilities.  Thank you and best wishes to all concerned..

Best Practice Award

Ms. Angkana Kamnoedthon, Director of Sotpattana School for the Deaf received the award for the school with the Best Practice from the Secretary-General of the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) after being selected as a “Dare to Dream, Dare to Do” school, with Whole School Transforming: 7 Changes through developing school curriculum that focuses on competency-based learning outcomes. During the seminar on the exchange of knowledge about the success of the Whole School Transforming through the development of school curriculum that focuses on student competency at the Royal River Hotel, Bangkok. The administrators and teachers of the school attended this event and congratulated all the schools that received the award.

Ending Academic Year 2022

Sotpattana School for the Deaf congratulated eight graduates, i.e. Taychin Kanchanasattha (Panpan), Naphat Som-In (Ahm), Phichayaphak Khamcharoen (Yogurt), Wuthikon Ru-Nan (Happy), Dranphop Inprasong (David), Channarong Chamnanrian (Benji), and Theeraphat Phadklom (Ohm) at their completion of early childhood education with the graduation ceremony presided over by the School Manager and Acting Licensee, Rev. Dr. Michael Weera Phangrak. On this occasion, Chayanit Thongphuet (Omsin) and Adisak Ritrassami (Captain) from Level 1, Chonlada Laengla (New) and Sunisa Bunchu (Toei) in Level 2, and Phraewmai Tangmongkhonwutthi (Phraew) in Level 3, were five students who received certificates of “Students with Outstanding Academic Performance” and souvenirs from Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, Deputy Director of the Pattaya Orphanage. Parents/guardians and a few guests could enjoy stage dances presented by Level 1-3 students. After lunch, all the kindergartners returned home with their parents/guardians for the vacation. We thank all concerned for supporting these children with disabilities to further develop and progress in life..

40th Anniversary of Deaf School

Sotpattana School for the Deaf, situated in the same compound and supported by the Pattaya Orphanage, marked 40 years since inauguration on 6th October 1982 and the official celebration organized this Friday following the completion of the new multi-purpose dome building built on the occasion for student activities. Most Reverend Silvio Siripong Charatsri, Bishop of Chanthaburi Diocese and President of the Executive Board of the Pattaya Orphanage, presided over the ceremony with the blessing and opening of the dome building. It was an auspicious event with Bishop Emeritus Lawrence Thienchai Samanchit, priests and religious communities, alumni and families, as well as neighbors in attendance. Since our School is one of the 16 Catholic schools of the Education Section of Chanthaburi Diocese, most of our guests, were from ESCD members. Dr. Maurice K. Dimmock, Chair of ASIC, UK, presented a fund from Rose Education Foundation and shared impression of his involvement with our School and the notable care provided to children. Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak, Acting School Licensee, expressed our appreciation to 10 benefactors and four teachers with years of service between 20 and 39, with plaques of honor. All the well-wishers and guests, including representatives of Chonburi Provincial Education Office, received special souvenirs and joined lunch with a variety of foods, most of which was sponsored by Fonds des Amis de Bernie (FAB).. Special thanks to the musicians and singers from Minor Seminary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the music throughout the morning, and the team from Chanthaburi Diocese Media Office for promoting the event through social media. Our grateful thanks to all concerned for the thoughtfulness to the Deaf School and disabled children in our care.

4th ASIC Accreditation

Sotpattana School for the Deaf welcomed Dr. Maurice Dimmock, Chairman of Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges & Universities (ASIC) at a ceremony in handing over of ASIC Accreditation for the period of 26th January 2022 to 25th January 2023, following the most recent inspection in early December 2021.. Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak, School’s Acting Licensee, Rev. Francis Kritsada Sukkaphat, School’s Board Member, and Mrs. Angkana Kamnerdthon, School Director, accepted the 4th certificate of accreditation with pride and joy, witnessed by the teachers and students. After the ceremony, Khun Maurice was shown the construction area for a multi-purpose dome which would be built on the occasion of the School’s 40th anniversary this year. Thank you so much, once again, for your presence and continued support from ASIC and Rose Education Foundation.. May God continue to bless you and yours with good health and fulfillment..