{"id":35214,"date":"2025-01-01T12:56:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T05:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/?post_type=news_sub&#038;p=35214"},"modified":"2025-01-02T10:46:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T03:46:06","slug":"devasom-happy-bus","status":"publish","type":"news_sub","link":"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/news\/devasom-happy-bus\/","title":{"rendered":"Happiness Grows when Shared\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Devasom Happy Bus Brings Holiday Magic to Phang Nga School For Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PHANG NGA, THAILAND &#8211; <\/strong>The Devasom Happy Bus returned this holiday season to bring Christmas joy to 69 young students at Phang Nga School For Life, who otherwise would not have had the opportunity to celebrate at home. Together with the Khao Lak community and resort guests, Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort &amp; Villas brought holiday memories that every child deserves to experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-3-edited-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-3-edited-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-3-edited-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-3-edited-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-3-edited-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-3-edited.jpeg 1066w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1066\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-5-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-5-edited.jpeg 1066w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-5-edited-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-5-edited-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-5-edited-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-5-edited-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spaceship-themed Happy Bus arrived at the school filled with festive surprises. Children were greeted by Santa Claus and space-inspired cartoon characters who distributed gifts and led engaging activities. The celebration featured a magic show, fresh popcorn, and cotton candy, filling the air with laughter and joy. The children&#8217;s bright smiles reflected the true spirit of community and sharing that defines the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGiving back to the local community has always been one of our key sustainability pillars at Devasom,&#8221; said Is Atirak, Co-founder of Devasom Resorts and General Manager at Devasom Khao Lak. &#8220;Seeing these children&#8217;s smiles, especially those who rarely get to celebrate Christmas, makes the Happy Bus one of our most meaningful traditions.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"994\" height=\"994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-6-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-6-edited.jpeg 994w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-6-edited-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-6-edited-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-6-edited-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1066\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-7-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-7-edited.jpeg 1066w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-7-edited-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-7-edited-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-7-edited-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-7-edited-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phang Nga School For Life provides a nurturing home and education for disadvantaged and orphaned children in Thailand. The school&#8217;s family-structured environment, led by dedicated mentors, offers education through junior high school levels, preparing students to become valued individuals and contributing members of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1066\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-edited.jpeg 1066w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-edited-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-edited-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-edited-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/image-edited-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Happy-Bus_07-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Happy-Bus_07-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Happy-Bus_07-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Happy-Bus_07-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Happy-Bus_07-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Happy-Bus_07.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort &amp; Villas: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\">www.devasom.com\/khaolak<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Devasom Khao Lak is a 5-star boutique luxury beachfront resort nestled between the Andaman Sea and a natural freshwater lagoon. The resort features 69 unique rooms and villas, including 12 pool villas, delivering intimate, elegant experiences through genuine hospitality. Dining options include the Bib Gourmand-recognized Takola Thai restaurant (2021-2024) and the Michelin Guide-mentioned Devasom Beach Grill | Bar (2021-2025). The resort&#8217;s Devasom Spa | Wellness offers rejuvenating treatments and retreats, while the surrounding area invites exploration of local culture and natural beauty. Devasom Khao Lak is a proud recipient of Tripadvisor&#8217;s Traveler&#8217;s Choice Award (2020-2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For media inquiries, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:marcom@devasom.com\">marcom@devasom.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","news_category":[],"class_list":["post-35214","news_sub","type-news_sub","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Devasom Happy Bus Brings Holiday Magic to Phang Nga School For Life<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Devasom Happy Bus returned this holiday season to bring Christmas joy to 69 young students at Phang Nga School For Life, who otherwise would not have had the opportunity to celebrate at home.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, 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