Congratulations to Mr. Sarawut Yodthum (Wut), a youth from our New Life Project (Chumporn), who has successfully won entry to Silpakorn University, Sanamchandra Palace Campus, in Nakhon Prathom Province. He will continue his studies in a Bachelor Degree course majoring in Geography. Sarawut’s educat

Thank you to Mr. Kazuki Yano and the Kawahara and Fujikawa families, who came to the DPF on 20 June to entertain our kindergarten students and senior citizen club members with mime shows, musical recitals, singalongs, and karate demonstrations. There was also plenty of opportunities for the kids and

The 5th training course of the Care-Givers for the Elderly Project launched on 18 June, presided over by Kanchanaburi Governor, Mr. Wutthipong Supakwanich. Sixteen students are undertaking the course conducted by six expert Japanese trainers. They comprise high school students from Kanchanaburi prov

We warmly welcome Ms. Claire Berger (DPF’s English Program Coordinator) and her family back to Thailand. She will stay in Thailand from 30 May – 15 June, engaging in many activities with children in the community. She will also give recommendations to DPF’s English-speaking volunteer teachers, who t

Serviam” is Bangkok Mater Dei School’s proud Latin motto, which in English means “I will serve”. True to this philosophy, thirteen of their Grade 12 students came to the DPF on June 15 to create a fun day of activities for 30 of our sponsored primary students, who are members of our “Every Other Sat

On June 12th, Khru Prateep Ungsongtham Hata and Mr. Robert Wilson—a long-term American friend and benefactor of the Duang Prateep Foundation—joined in celebrating the 126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and Nationhood and the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Dipl

On June 12, Dr. Tatsuya Hata (DPF Senior Advisor) and DPF staff welcomed Mr. Yasuyoshi Kojima, the President of Yamakatsu Co., Ltd. and a long-term supporter. He travelled from Japan to visit DPF, make a financial donation, and give boxes of snacks to children. Thank you, Dr. Kojima, for your genero

Thank you to Dr. Rys Flattychamp, an orthopedist, and the Berger family. They purchased a proper pair of shoes for Miss Siriruk “Safety” Phetsakul, who is 14 years old and was born with an abnormal foot shape that can make it difficult for her to walk. She is from Klong Toey, but her mother passed a

Thank you to Mrs. Chander Sivasriaumphai, the owner of the Rembrandt Hotel, Bangkok and the President of Hindu Samaj Bangkok. She provided funding for special food and ice-cream to DPF Kindergarten students on June 11th, the 55th Anniversary of the Hindu Samaj Bangkok. The children greatly appreciat

Khru Tae taught her little students how to make sandwiches. She also taught them the names of various ingredients, benefits of vegetables, and the ingredients that are best to use. The children enjoyed eating among friends afterward!

On 14 June, we reluctantly bade farewell to Ms. Cynthia Lu, a student from Georgetown University, USA, who has been volunteering with us for the last month. Khun Cynthia was a great help during her stint, involving herself in a whole range of activities, like teaching basic English language to our k

Congratulations to the youths from the New Life Project Kanchanaburi and Chumporn centers, who graduated from a 2-year vocational training program from “The Phradabos Project” on electrical and engine mechanics. The Phradabos Project is under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty, King Rama IX. The yo

On June 6, four members of the Gambir family, from the Euro Real Estate (Thailand) Company Ltd., made a generous donation to the DPF Kindergarten in memory of their beloved mother, Mrs. Palchai Gambir, who sadly passed away two years ago. During a personal visit to the DPF, they presented three air-

Excitement prevailed at the Chumchon Moobaanpattana School on June 5, when a gala sports day was held in a joint activity between the school and the DPF. Ms. Claire Berger (English Program Director at the DPF kindergarten) was the chief organizer, basing the event on similar sports days held in Aust

We warmly welcome Ms. Claire Berger (DPF’s English Program Coordinator) and her family back to Thailand. She will stay in Thailand from 30 May – 15 June, engaging in many activities with children in the community. She will also give recommendations to DPF’s English-speaking volunteer teachers, who t