The Seaboard Sound & Friends are holding their rehearsals every Monday on South Pattaya Road. For exact time and venue please call the director, Monika Rottmann, Tel. 225 903.

The Tahitian Queen 2 (Soi BJ - South Pattaya) will be holding a Goodbye Party for EOD Steve beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Friday May 21st. Steve will be heading back to the States to find unexploded bombs and neutralize hazardous chemicals (he said he needed an easier job then managing TQ2). Anyone wishing to say goodbye please stop by Friday night. Burgers, dogs and fries all night with some very special goodbye shows.

The Benihana Japanese Steakhouse would like to say "Areegato" to all their customers during the month of May. For every amount of 5000 you have spent there with your family or friends, they’ll give you a gift voucher worth 500 Baht, redeemable at your next visit. Birthday celebrations are more special when celebrated at Benihana. If you show up with a party of four or more, Benihana will buy the birthday kid a Teriyaki Steak and a chicken set dinner, while you’ll receive a birthday cake and a photo taken there. For more info and reservations call 412 120-3.

Afternoon High Tea! Watch the sun set into the sea while you enjoy exquisite teas and coffees specially brewed to perfection, complimented by a buffet offering tempting arrays of pastries, sandwiches and snacks or - as a special treat - crepes Suzette to order from the flambé trolley. All for only 230 baht per person on Friday’s and Saturday’s in April at the Crystal Bar of the Royal Cliff Grand.

Have you tried Tony’s Cool Spot yet? The coolest beat on the Walking Street? Dance, drink, live bands & DJ’s from USA, Europe, and South America nightly! Get a free drink with their advertising coupon at Pattaya Mail! Call the hot-line 425 795.

King Edward is arriving! Oops, not the real king, but the Moon River Pub is having a new "King Edward Scotch Whisky" promotion during all of May and June. 1 bottle of King Edward, a set of mixers goes away for Baht 777 plus one extra bottle - same size - for free! Would you like to drink in style and have a ‘royal’ drink? Try it out at the Moon River!

The Coffee Shop at the Montien Hotel invites you to travel to Malaysia without leaving the comfort of their place. Here you’ll have an opportunity to enjoy perfectly prepared samples of the finest in Malaysia cuisine for the whole of May.

Every time you order a glass of Coca Cola you will receive a coupon. For 6 coupons you’ll a get a ball and with this ball you’ll be able to win some prizes. 2 balls thrown accurately will win a beach ball, 4 balls can win you a Frisbee, five balls a summer bag and with 6 balls you will win all three prizes poolside at the Royal Garden Resort.

The Captain’s Corner Restaurant offers free transportation in an aircon mini van from all the hotels in Jomtien and Pattaya area to their restaurant. Just call 364 318.

The Havana Club at the Weekender Hotel features a true Ladies Night every Thursday. Drinks are free for the girls and gentlemen are welcome. Live music with "Thailand’s best" Soul-Rock band, who excite the ladies hearts.

Every Sunday is a "Happy Family Day" at the Green Bottle Pub. A special set-menu and live music by "Mr. Ya Guitaro" is waiting for the entire family between 16:00 and 19:00 hours. They also have a pool table, so kids won’t get bored!

Now available: Children aged 7 - 12 can play tennis every Thursday from 16:00 - 17:00 hours at the tennis court of the Amari Orchid Resort. 3 months membership fee 2,000 baht, 6 months membership fee 3,000 baht, includes tennis balls, tennis court, trainer and drinking water. Come on, little Boris Becker’s and Steffi Graf’s - start to become tennis lovers! Contact Khun Tippawan at tel. 428 161 ext. 702.