The Saturday, January 14, 2023 Pattaya Impact Project 2023 at the Teacher Boonchoo Home for Special Children in Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. Group photo of the charity organizers, volunteers and special education teachers. Children dancing on stage. Charity event banner created by Angelina Wang, Presidio Education® Sustainability Team Leader. Photograph 2023.
Pattaya Impact 2023
Superhero Day for Special Needs Orphans in Thailand
Pattaya, Chon Buri, Thailand
On January 14, 2023, Presidio Education® and Palisades Contemporary Living hosted a superhero-themed charity event at the Teacher Boonchoo Home for Special Children in Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. With over $4,000 USD in donations from local Thai businesses, expats, and generous supporters, we brought hot meals, desserts, and toys to more than 260 special needs orphans.
We chose a superhero theme to spark joy and inspire courage. Paul Guthrie (Batman) from Palisades initiated the event and collaborated with Ryan Young (Aquaman), Founder & CEO of Presidio Education®, to organize the day. Our Sustainability Team Leader, Angelina Wang, designed a beautiful sponsor banner to honor everyone who helped.
The children’s joy was undeniable. From ice cream and playtime to interactive games with volunteers, the day was filled with smiles and laughter. After years of pandemic-related isolation, the event reminded these children—and our community—that they are not forgotten.
Why This Event Matters
The Teacher Boonchoo Home has served special needs orphans since 2009, relying heavily on community support. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the school hadn't been able to host events for over three years. That made this day not just fun—but essential.
Local news media, including The Pattaya News, covered the event to help raise awareness for these children’s ongoing needs—nutrition, education, hygiene, and community connection. You can watch the coverage on YouTube: “A very special look at Children's Day at the Teacher Boonchoo Home for Special Children.”
How You Can Help
We hope to make this more than a one-time event. If you want to support these children—whether you're in Thailand or abroad—please contact our Sustainability Team. Your support can bring hope, care, and opportunity to children who need it most.
A Few Words from Aquaman (Ryan Young)
Presidio Education® Founder & CEO (English Teacher)
There is nothing more deeply moving than spending time with orphans — especially those with special needs. These children are among the most vulnerable in our global society. In developing countries like Thailand, gaining access to vital resources such as quality education, healthcare, and emotional support can be incredibly difficult. For special needs orphans, the absence of family support makes these challenges even more profound. What they need most — beyond food, supplies, or toys — is love, dignity, and hope.
What moved me deeply during our charity event was seeing not only the local Thai community come together but also our global network of volunteers and donors. Many of our generous sponsors live overseas, yet they still made the effort to help. This reminds us that compassion knows no borders. You don’t need to live in Thailand to make a difference.
Our Presidio Sustainability Team invites students, families, and friends from around the world to be more proactive in supporting vulnerable children like those at the Teacher Boonchoo Home for Special Children. We’re not just building academic excellence at Presidio — we’re nurturing the next generation of ethical, compassionate leaders.