Charity
For many years, the staff and management of the Royal Garden Resort have personally visited and supported the cause of the Banglamung Home for the aged. At present they are in greater financial need than the hotel alone can give. Therefore a Charity Jazz Concert, featuring the famous and internationally renowned "Tin Roof Jazz Band of Denmark", will be held on November 14th at the Royal Garden Resort in association with Pattaya Mail and PILC. A ticket for that event, including a welcome reception, an International buffet, the "Happy Jazz" music entertainment - and a lot of dancing, will only cost B 250 per person. 100 baht from every ticket sold will be donated to the Banglamung Home for the aged. For reservations call 412 120-3.

Announcing the upcoming Garage Sale for charity! A rummage sale will be held at Phu Luang on November 28th and 29th as part of the annual "Fun Fair". The proceeds from the sale will be used to send orphaned and under-privileged children to trade school. Anyone interested in making donations of used clothing, videos, books, household articles... or anything you have no purpose for anymore, can contact Pat Burbridge, tel. 429 253 or drop it off at Seafari Dive Center, Soi 5, or call Susie at tel. 364 185 ([email protected]).

Get your ticket now for the 2nd St. Andrew’s Night Charity Ball at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort, presented by Pattaya International Lady’s Club. This very special event starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 27th, and will feature The Royal Scots Guards, a four course set dinner and dancing to the sound of Tony & Friends. Tickets @ Baht 1,350 are available individually or by tables of 8. Reservations can be made at all PILC events or call either Mary, tel. 306 067, Yvonne, tel. 306 090 or Akiko, tel. 702 537. All proceeds will go to the Camillian School for Aids Relief, the Pattaya School for the Blind and the Fountain of Life Center.

Club News
The Seaboard Sound is going stronger and stronger! Still, they need some help. Everybody who is interested in singing and helping to work on this year’s Christmas program is welcome to join the singing rehearsals of this fine choir. Lack of experience is no problem, since one will get it during the rehearsals every Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Also on Mondays are the rehearsals for the special style of Barbershop music from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. For venue and more information call Monika Rottmann, tel. 225 903 or Judy Lang, tel. 880 548.

Festivities
Guess what? Hank is celebrating his 1st birthday with a Masquerade Party. Ok, it’s not exactly his own birthday, but it’s the first anniversary of Henry J. Bean’s Pattaya on November 14th, to which he is inviting all his friends. Crazy games, great prizes, Happy Hour all night long, a BBQ dinner for only 290 baht net, a birthday cake for all and live music played by 2 ‘hot bands’ are on the itinerary. Don’t forget to dress fancy, since the most outrageous mask will receive a special gift from Hank! For reservations call 428 161.

November 19th is the day the Mercure Hotel Pattaya will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day. This extraordinary evening will start at 19:00 hours. A traditional four-course-set-menu for Baht 390 net is on the schedule, yet a Turkey set-dinner is available with advance reservations. The best news about it is: One free dinner for every 6 persons dining! Call 702 777.

Food & Drink Promotion:
Beaylolais Nouveau est arrive! Chef Lehmann of the Amari Orchid Resort celebrates the arrival of this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau on November 21st, with a French Buffet at the Tropical Garden, while three French accordionists will provide genuine atmosphere. Price for tickets is Baht 490 ++ per person. Please call in advance to make your reservations, tel. 428 161. If you happen to miss this special event at the Amari Orchid Resort, you still have the chance to eat French Brasserie Menu, a popular annual event held at La Gritta, from November 22nd until 29th. C’est Magnifique! Reservations can be made at tel. 428 161.

Tamarind Festival at the Atrium Café of the Ambassador Hotel, featuring a wide selection of Tamarind, such as Fresh Tamarind Dip with vegetables and spicy fish soup flavoured with young Tamarind leaves. Sounds mouthwatering, doesn’t it? For more details and reservations call 255 501-40.

The Captain’s Corner Steak House has introduced "Mexican Chicken Fajitas" (Baht 230 net) and Prime T-bone Steak (Baht 330 net) to their extensive menu at their candlelight-dining restaurant. Decorated in maritime antiques and Burmese teak, this restaurant, located on Thappaya Road (the one to Jomtien Beach), offers a truly elegant atmosphere. Befitting the delicious food there, Captain’s Corner has just bought a huge quantity of Chianti Classico 1994 Red Wine from a closed down supplier. Therefore they are selling this wine for only 690 Baht net per liter. Try it out!

The Green Bottle on 2nd Road now has a wide selection of international dishes on the menu. For example: "Cordon Rouge", a fillet steak, stuffed with goose liver pate and wrapped in bacon. Mmmh! Besides all the "new" dishes, Thai specialties at their best are also available. The nightly entertainment at the pub includes a very talented vocalist. For all those who want to play around, a pool table and a dart board is awaiting you. Call 429 675.

Good news! The Moon River Pub now has extended Happy Hours daily from 18:00 to 19:30 hours. Besides all the two-for-one cocktails, they have included three different kinds of draught or bottled beer for only 45 Baht during the Happy Hours. By the way, they have just introduced a totally new menu, including all that’s delicious. Tel. 370 616.

Hotels
The Icon, Pattaya’s newest and Thailand’s first Boutique Hotel, have made some changes to their fine dining. The restaurant of the hotel now features a glass gazebo, which gives the guests a truly unique dining experience. Also, their menu of Royal Thai Cuisine has been expanded to include some palace favorites. Combined with the luxurious décor, the restaurant now has a quiet and relaxing atmosphere designed to ensure a memorable evening. The Icon is building a solid reputation with its loyal band of followers for excellence and is spearheading the revolution in proving that a small hotel can provide 5 star service, yet on an intimate scale. For reservations call 250 300.

The Royal Garden Resort is constantly striving to always give their guests that little bit extra in the way of service. Now, every Saturday and Sunday, the busiest days of the week, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., they will park your car for you. Just hand your car keys to the bellboy and he will do the rest to take the stress of parking away. Good idea!

Every Friday is German Night at the Pinewood Condo, starting at 7:00 p.m. A traditional German Grill Party, where you can help yourself to an extensive range of various homemade German sausages, salads, fish and steaks. All of it is available for only 135 Baht per person. New is the special Thai buffet for only Baht 135. Wow! Daily Happy Hour from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.! For reservations call 361 403-8.

Kids’ Corner
The children from the Dutch School are going to celebrate the arrival of "Sinterklaas" (Santa Claus) on Saturday, November 21st. He is expected to arrive on Payoon Beach, down the crossing near the Milford Hotel, Ban Chang, at approximately 9:00 a.m. on his "steamer". For sure he will be accompanied by all his helpers! After "Sinterklaas" arrives, this legendary Dutch December event will be continued at the Payoon Home Village at Miss Nettie’s House until noon. Call Miss Nettie, tel. 801 318.

Sunday, November 22nd will be another special day for kids and parents alike. The little ones will be entertained with games and various fun activities, including super flying harness and a special mini-buffet at the Amari Orchid Resort, while the parents can relax at the pool. Kids will be charged 8 baht per kilo. For reservations call 428 161.

Other events
Mercure Pattaya Resort has organized The Thai Majestic Fair to take place from November 28th to December 6th, to celebrate the birthday of HM the King on 5th of December. This day is not only the birthday of our beloved King, but it is also observed as National Father’s Day. Anyone who would like to participate in this fair by opening trade booths, which will be located in the lobby, please contact Khun Prompong, the finance manager, tel. 702 777, ext. 3200, from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mermaid’s Dive Center annual Treasure Hunt will be held on November 14th and 15th at "Treasure Island" located somewhere South of Pattaya. Close to 50 prizes, including the usual Gourmet meals, free nights at 1st class hotels, dive equipment, dive trips, men’s and women’s clothing and more..., but only if you find some of the 50 numbered ancient Chines vases at 2 sites off the Island. Saturday morning the 14th you’ll dive site A and in the afternoon site B. Prize drawing will be on Saturday night at Captain’s Corner Restaurant. Sunday the 15th you will have the chance to find the remaining vases. On that night the drawing will be done at the "Pier Pizza Party" upon return. For more details and reservations call 232 219.

The Milford Hotel in Ban Chang has something very special to offer: a squid catching night. Every Saturday night they take a fishing trip from 19:00 to 23:00 hours. Snacks and refreshments are available on board. This local experience will cost Baht 495 per person. If you are more into a boat trip during the daytime, you can join them every Saturday or Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a ‘normal’ fishing trip. The price is the same as for the squid fishing trip. Lunch and refreshments are also available onboard. For more details and res. call 630 019-23.

If you love to dance but you have problems with the steps, call the Lord Nelson Pub at the Milford Hotel in Ban Chang, tel. 630 019-23. Professional dancers will refresh your dancing skills - for FREE. Soon you can boast in front of your friends and impress the woman you love by dancing in perfect style.

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