Please note, Smiling Albino plays no role in the operation of the Ban Rachawadee Ying Girl’s Home. As such we can not arrange visits.

Ban Rachawadee Ying (BRY) is a wonderful girl’s home located in the northern Bangkok suburb of Pakkred. Home to more than 500 mentally challenged residents the center has been providing life assistance since October 20, 1997.

Operated by the Department of Social Development and Welfare, BRY aims to provide all elements for a healthy life, rehabilitation, encouragement and an opportunity to live as happily as possible.

Home to females ranging in age from seven to 18, these brave women come from many different backgrounds. Some are brought to BRY as their families can't properly care for them, while others are abandoned and some are brought for a short-term stay and never picked up again.

Their abilities and needs are as varied as their backgrounds. Some residents can play sport and read books, while others can't enjoy more than lying in their beds and hope things can one day be better.

BRY supplies:
Accommodations (Basic Necessities)
Rehabilitation and Development Services
Education and Occupational Therapy
Social Welfare Services

Smiling Albino lends support to BRY several times per year in the form of social exchanges. These range from mural paintings sessions to brighten up residents’ rooms to swimming trips and arts and crafts workshops.

Ban Rachawadee Ying does not accept drop-in visitors. While they appreciate your interest, such visits are more disruptive than helpful. A better way to lend assistance is by donating funds via Smiling Albino which we can channel directly to BRY or apply towards an upcoming social exchange. If you would like to pursue this avenue, send an email to community@smilingalbino.com. Please note we can not provide tax receipts.

BRY is located at:
78/15 Moo 1. Thiwanon Road, Bangtalad
Pakkred, Nontaburi 11120 Thailand (662) 583-6731 (phone)
(662) 583-6731, ext. 555 (fax)

For more information visit:

• Ban Rachawadee's Website
• Smiling Albino's Volunteer Adventure