Seaboard Sound and Friends, Pattaya’s first international choir, have started their weekly rehearsals again every Monday from 11:00 – 13:00 in Soi Rungland Road, South Pattaya. All singers and beginners are welcome to join. They offer good music and nice company. So why not give it a try? Contact Monika Rottmann @ 225903.

Vintner’s Dinner - Saturday 18 September 1999, Royal Wing, Royal Cliff Beach Resort in cooperation with Vanichwattana (Bangkok) Co., Ltd. Sample the fine wines of Robert Mondavi complemented by a gourmet dinner. Wine tasting in the Lobby of the Royal Wing at 19.00 hrs followed by dinner at the Benjarong at 20.00 hrs. Price: 1,500 Baht per person (includes wine, dinner, service charge and VAT). For more information please contact Khun Ratchanee of the Royal Wing at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort on Extension 2565.

Northeast Thai Heritage Handicraft Bazaar - Daily until 24th September 1999, 07.00-22.30 hrs at Open Air Lobby, Royal Cliff Beach Hotel. Presenting a wide range of handicrafts and an exclusive collection of exquisite fabrics from 19 northeastern provinces of Thailand. Exhibited by Moradok Issarn Community Project ant the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. Proceeds from the bazaar will go to the Moradok Issarn Community Project.

Thai Ultimate Expresso Co., Ltd., sole agent & distributor of illycaffe for Thailand, will be holding the “illy: art & science of espresso” exhibition at the Royal Garden Plaza on the ground floor in front of KFC on the 17th-19th of September at 11.00am - 8.00pm. View the full range of coffee machines imported from Italy & France and taste “illycaffe” coffee. Special promotions on coffee & coffee machines - discounts of more than 10% & a lucky prize draw.

Planet Rock, Pattaya’s newest up-market night club/disco has started nightly raffles every hour offering three prizes for each drawing. For every beverage ordered, the guest receives a raffle ticket. To date, the promotion is highly successful and will be running for an indefinite time. Planet Rock is located in Pattayaland, Soi 2 between Beach Road and Second Road.

Cafe New Orleans, one of Pattaya’s most talked about new restaurants will continue its Sunday luncheon promotion for an indefinite time due to its popularity. For only B250, Cafe New Orleans serves all the Barbecued Baby Back Ribs you can eat, plus soup, salad and pasta, every Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Cafe New Orleans probably sells more baby back ribs in Pattaya then all the other restaurants put together. Rib lovers can eat themselves into a state of insensibility. Cafe New Orleans is located in Pattayaland, Soi 2, just one block off of Beach Road, near the Walking Street. For reservations, call 710-805.

Delaney’s Irish Pub in the Royal Garden Plaza complex is offering a special Curry evening every Friday with nine assorted Curries, Somosa’s, Tikka’s and all the extra trimmings, with many Vegetarian dishes. As much as you can eat for 345 baht. So, if you’d like to try a ‘real’ Irish Indian Curry, visit Delaney’s.

Sher-E Punjab has delicious curries and carefully prepared, so even the the Farangs who are not so used to hot food will be very pleased. Sher-e Punjab is located near Pattaya Park - easy to find.

Namaste also offers delicious Indian food inside the Champ Hotel on Prathumnak Hill. Pick-up service and home delivery is also available. Call 01-3122605 and manager Bob will tell you more.

Creative Fun for kids from 6 to 60, painting plaster models. Sanouk Handicrafts, next to the cinema in the Royal Garden Plaza, offers a range of 50 different plaster models from just 19 Baht. Here’s some of the inexpensive artistic entertainment with a choice of carton characters, animals, frames, plaques and more. Paints, brushes and lacquer are all included. Also: Beads, Beads, Beads, Sanouk Handicrafts also have a stand where you can make your own Bead Necklaces and Bracelets. Located by the cinema in the Royal Garden Plaza. Beads range from 8 for one baht up to 45 baht each, with a great selection to choose from. Create you own unique necklaces and bracelets. Bring the kids- everyone can do it. Open Daily 11 a.m. to 11p.m.

Computer Link (opp. Regent marina Hotel) sells reasonably priced home computer systems starting at 18,900 Baht. As an added bonus, Computer Link is offering a free Internet Kit with every computer. Get more information at the shop - ask for Trevor, Tel. 361 625.

Looking for exclusive furniture? You’ll find it at Decorum on South Pattaya Road! There’s no need to explain more - just take a look for yourself!

Free scuba diving with the Dusit Resort Sports Club in the Chaba pool. Now is your chance to dive today and see just how easy it really is! For more information, times and days - call the Sports Club on 425611-6 or e-mail [email protected]. Warning: Scuba diving can be fun and lead to extreme excitement.

Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., join PILC Yoga at the Dusit Resort Sports Club. Yoga is a simple and effective means of restoring and maintaining mental and physical health and well being. 100 Baht for 1 1/2 hours. Contact Dusit Resort Sports Club (038) 425611-226,7.

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