Delaney’s Irish Pub is hosting a charity night on behalf of Jester’s MC on Saturday, September 19th from 19:00 hours onwards, featuring an international disc jockey and 2 live bands, an Irish "all you can eat buffet" at 250 Baht (kids 150), raffles with fabulous prizes and an auction of 20 autographed copies of Stephen Leather’s latest bestseller, with proceeds going to help the Fountain of Life Center. Show up for an all Irish Night and lot’s of fun!

The Icon Boutique Hotel, small but with 5-star service, is celebrating its Grand Opening on Saturday, September 19th. Located on Thappraya Road across from Fairplay Minigolf, the Icon Restaurant has already opened its doors, serving exquisite Thai Cuisine prepared in the authentic way of the Royal Kitchen.

The PILC is organizing an October Holiday Bazaar on Thursday, 1st October at the Siam Ballroom of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. Admission fee is only Baht 100 and the fair is open from 9:45 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The organizers promise that this will be a fair like never before! More than fifty stalls will be displaying their goods and the opening ceremony will also be something very special. Read this column next week to learn more details. As usual, the PILC will be donating all admission proceeds to local charities in Pattaya. The fair is open to the public and everybody is more than welcome!

The Green Bottle Pub, located on Second Road, is having a weekly Sunday Cowboy Night throughout September until the 31st of October. Many games are on and, of course, many prizes will be given away. If you come to join on those days and wear a cowboy outfit, you’ll receive a beautiful souvenir! And, if you order 4 draft beers, you’ll get one for free! Don’t miss this opportunity to play games, receive prizes, get a present and have fun! For reservations call Diana Inn, Tel. 429 870 Ext. Green Bottle.

Now again something really special: Fairplay Mini Golf at Thappraya Road - the one that leads to Jomtien Beach - invites all friends of Pattaya Mail in honor of its 5th anniversary for a free beer or a free soft drink, starting now! The drinks can be picked up at the Can-Bar - after a round of mini golf. The offer is only for those who will be playing up to the 9th hole. Fair deal! Combine a lot of fun with a free drink!

In this age of economic problems why not try the IMF Lunches at the Grand Sole Coffee Shop? Each dish served costs only 30 Baht, and is delicious. Lunch hours are from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Again one of the fantastic ideas of Grand Sole to help out in a crisis.

The Moon River Pub, located on North Pattaya Road, calls upon all to "Beat the rain!" From now on they’ll be having their regular Saturday home-style BBQs, with a colorful salad bar and choices of juicy stakes, seafood and sausages. The "Soft Touch" or the "Soulhouse Band" will be providing entertainment. At the same time, Moon River Pub’s Whisky Promotion is still going on until September 20th. Order 1 Bottle of either Red Label, Black Label or Swing Whisky and receive 1 small bottle of Red Label free (18.75 cl) or order 1 bottle of Jack Daniel’s and receive a free Jack Daniel’s towel. For reservations call 370 616.

A Pattaya Super-Saver package is being offered by the Montien Hotel. Book a superior room from Sunday until Thursday and you’ll get a special rate, along with arrival drinks, fruit basket, daily newspaper and the free use of the Fitness Center. The price for a single room is 1,700 baht, and for a double room 1,900 baht. Valid until November 30th 1998. For reservations, which must be made prior to arrival, call 02-233 7060-9 (Bangkok), or 038-428 155-6 (Pattaya).

Art Beat, a new innovative gallery situated opposite the Mountain Beach Hotel, recently opened its doors to the public. On display are oil reproductions of works by Vincent Van Gogh, Monet and Gaugauin. A collection of modern "Pop Art" by Glenn Stevenson compromises pencil drawings of superstars of the movies, music and sports personalities.