Join staff at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok watch the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. To celebrate the start of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, the Australian Embassy will screen the opening ceremony on a large Panasonic monitor in the Embassy grounds. There will be special games with prizes for children, as well as raffles for adults. The winner of the ‘lucky door prize’ will be given the honour of lighting a replica Olympic torch. Australian Embassy staff will also run their own mini-Olympic events. Food, soft drinks and beer will be available for purchase. Wear your sporting gear, bring flags, paint your face, have fun! Friday 15th September beginning at 5.30 p.m. in the main courtyard of the Australian Embassy, 37 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok. The event is being supported by Panasonic, Coca Cola, Fosters and McDonalds, official sponsors of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. All welcome. No booking necessary. Just come along! For further information contact Greg Rimes, Ph: 287 2680 ext. 4608.

It’s Stammtisch-time again at Thai Garden’s Moon River Pub. On Friday, 8 September from 18:00h onwards, members, non-members, their spouses, friends and all are invited to this well-established and enjoyable, informal get-together. Meet, have fun, and ‘network’ - they are all looking forward to welcoming you at the “Sixth German-Thai Chamber of Commerce Eastern Seaboard Stammtisch”!

Wild, Wild, West! Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain and many more are gathering to give a Wild West Party at its best at Henry J. Bean’s. Different shows from the Heart n’ Soul Band and Hank’s team. Games with prizes on Wednesday 13th September 2000 - and don’t forget: Wednesday is Ladies night! Ribs n’ Wings promotion at Henry J. Bean’s! With every dish ordered from the Ribs n’ Wings menu you’ll receive a free Carlsberg draught or a Coke. In September only, don’t miss it!

Planet Rock, Soi Pattayaland 2’s swingin’est nightclub has been packing the customers in nightly with their new variety entertainment policy. Dancers, special contests and even magic shows are on deck each night. It’s a new idea for Pattaya and worth a visit. Planet Rock is an upmarket nightclub/disco and Pattayaland 2, the new funland, with bright neon lights like Broadway, is located between the Walking Street and Royal Garden Plaza.

If you enjoy music and the sweet sound of piano, don’t miss the Atrium Cafe in the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel. The Atrium Cafe is located in the lobby of the Ocean Wing, serving Thai and Western dishes with a dynamic singer and musician entertaining nightly except Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday.

This month at the Montien Hotel Pattaya, come in and taste one of the various rice dishes available from around the world at the La Mer Restaurant – Rice Succulent Staple Sensation. At the Marco Polo Chinese Restaurant this month, there’s nothing like Clay Pot Cooking to bring out the flavour of great Cantonese dishes. You won’t be disappointed. Try dining A La Mexico this month at the Verandah Coffee Shop. If you like spicy Mexican Food try the set menu for lunch or dinner. Arreeba! Areeba!

Vive la France! France meets Italy at No.43 Italian Bistro, Rayong. Chef Philippe from the world-renowned Cape Panwa Hotel in Phuket will prepare delicious a la carte dishes and sumptuous buffets with delicacies such as Bouillabaisse Marseillaise and Couscous Royale. Visit the French Food Festival, September 4 – 17. Reservations (038) 804 844.

Cafe New Orleans has expanded it’s highly successful Weekend All You Can Eat BBQ Festival. Now you have more choices with the addition of All You Can Eat BBQ Chicken and BBQ Fish, in addition to their famous “fallin’ off the bone” Baby Back Ribs. The festival is available every Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. In addition to the ribs, chicken and fish, you can also eat unlimited quantities of soup, salad, pasta and garlic bread. Priced at B265, the BBQ Festival is considered one of Pattaya’s best values. Cafe New Orleans is located on Soi Pattayaland 2 between the Royal Garden Plaza and the Walking Street.

Sher ‘E’ Punjab invites everyone for an Exotic Indian Buffet by Candlelight every Friday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for only 245 baht net. For reservations call 364 218. There’s plenty of parking. Coming Soon - Sher ‘E’ Punjab II on Beach Road near Mike Shopping Mall.

Grand Opening Special! Now you can try a perfect Thai Traditional Massage as in Wat Po Massage School in Bangkok. Perfect for aches and pains, after golf and other sports, or just for relaxation. Miss Jintana Professional Masseuses come to you. Just call for an appointment, tel. (038) 716 612.

The Sport Center of the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel offers massage service for in-house and public guests. The service includes physical and oil massage at 400-450 baht/hour. For more information call 255 501 ext. 1602.