There are 72 children who permanently reside at the Baan Tharn Namchai orphanage. Many lost both of their parents and siblings during the tsunami. Many of these children also lost their extended families and now have no one to care for them and no option outside of the orphanage.

The children range in age from 2 to 17 years and they reside at the orphanage until they reach the age of 18 years. Over a monthly period there are an additional 200 children who, from time to time attend the centre to utilise the facilities and partake of meals. These children also lost one of their parents or other close relatives in the tsunami.