The Filipino Community is holding their monthly meeting this Sunday November 5. Contact Estella on 426 191 for details.

The PILC is holding their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 7 at the Siam Bayshore Hotel. This time, the ladies would like to know if you know a lot about the culture and lifestyle of countries other than your own. Win nice prizes. Reserve at tel. 306150 or 251018 or email [email protected]

Blue Stone Kids is the newest adventure club in Pattaya for kids aged from 7 to 13. The first session starts on Saturday, November 4 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature activities such as horse riding, golf, swimming, table tennis and lots of other fun and games. The monthly registration fee of 2,800 baht includes kids buffet. For more information call Loren on 01-864 3477 or just drop into the Thai Garden Resort.

The final evening classes for the year at AUA Language Center, Pattaya start on Monday, November 6. Each course runs for 30 hours (six weeks) and costs only 1,300 baht, plus books. Class times are 5:15 – 6:25 p.m., 6:35 – 7:45 p.m. & 7:55 – 9:05 p.m. For details phone Jip on 223 399, or call at the Banglamung School (next to the police station) Building 2, Room 214 between 11:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. Email inquiries to [email protected]

The PILC is holding the Hollywood Stars Charity Gala Ball on Saturday November 18 at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. Tickets are available individually or by tables of 8. For reservations call Tanya on 756 327, or Arlette 300 325, or Julie 306 150. Tickets are 1,500 baht per person, all proceeds to support the homeless children of Pattaya.

The Captain’s Corner Restaurant presents another Evening of Music with several different groups, including Rick and Harpic, Julia, Ib Ottesen and friends on Friday November 10. Good amateurs who wish to perform are invited to contact Ib Ottesen. Book your tables in advance on 364 318.

Planet Rock Night Club, Soi Pattayaland 2, is pleased to present live music featuring the exciting East Coast Band. One of Pattaya’s best known groups performs rock ‘n’ roll, Motown, soul and jazz tunes every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night from 11pm.

Loy Krathong, one of Thailand’s most popular festivals, dates back 700 years to the Sukhothai period. This year it comes around on November 11. The following are some of the local celebrations:

The Montien Hotel is holding a special evening dinner by their swimming pool. Call 428 155 for booking and information.

Cholchan Pattaya Resort has planned Thai shows, classical music and BBQ dinner by their pool beginning at 6:30 p.m. Adults 950 baht net, children up to 12, 500 baht net, Krathong provided. Tel. 702777.

Royal Garden Resort festivities begin poolside at 7:00 p.m. and include exclusive Thai shows, fun-activities and a Thai/international buffet. Adults 750 baht ++, Krathong provided. Children up to 12, 1/2 price. Tel. 412123.

Siam Bayshore 19:30, presents Thai shows and a Thai/international buffet at the Bali Hai Terrace beginning at 7:30 p.m. Adults 550 baht net, includes Krathong and firework sticks. Children up to 12, 1/2 price. Tel. 428678.

Siam Bayview will have Thai shows and a Thai/international buffet beginning at 6 p.m. by the pool. Krathong provided. Tel. 423871 for information.

White House, Jomtien is also celebrating by the pool, beginning at 7:30 p.m. with a buffet. Krathong provided, tel. 426222.

Thai Garden Resort celebrations begin at 7:00 p.m. by the pool with classical Thai dances, Miss Loy Krathong contest and Thai/international buffet. Adults 500 baht net, children up to 12, 200 baht net. Early birds booking: until Nov. 5, get 100 baht discount. Tel. 370614.

Amari Orchid Resort will celebrate in the garden beginning at 7 p.m. Thai classical shows, music, and Krathong provided, all for 590 baht ++, children up to 12, 1/2 price. Tel. 428161.

Royal Cliff Beach Resort presents a gala dinner at the main pool beginning at 7 p.m. Thai cultural shows, Miss Noppamas contest, Krathong provided. Adults 765 baht net, children up to 12, 1/2 price. Tel. 250421.

Central Festival, beginning at 11 a.m., will hold a Krathong making contest with many fun activities all day long. At 5 p.m. there will be a Children’s Miss Noppamas contest. Tel. 361443.

Pat’s Pies & Deli: This week check out their special Roast Turkey and all the trimmings. Read ‘News of the World’, ‘Sundae Telegraph’ and listen to ‘Radio 1’ and ‘Radio 2’ live from London!

Shenanigans now has a brand new menu featuring the return of many favourites from before, many new items, plus a fantastic new ice cream menu. The all day Sunday Carvery is free for children under 10(ish) with free Pepsi or Sprite for all.

Yes! It’s still all happening at the O-La-La Complex on Soi 7, where they still serve probably the best Flamb้ Peppered Steaks in Pattaya…if not Asia! Remember that Tuesdays are Pasta/Pizza Nites – all you can eat from the fabulous buffet for only 275 baht – and that’s an all inclusive price! Happy Hours run daily from 5 – 7 p.m., where you can pick up a pizza and beer for an amazingly low 140 baht – and kids are always welcome.

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.

Pattaya’s Papaya Health Club holds weekly dinner-meetings every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the coffee shop in the Sunbeam Hotel. Meetings are held in the German language and present lots of information about health. There is no fee to join the club. Tel. 01-8639014

Calm your mind and heal your body with Chi Gong, the ancient Chinese healing martial art, every Sunday, Monday & Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m. and Monday’s at 7:45 p.m. at the Dusit Resort Sports Club. Call 425 611-7 ext. 2226 for more details.

Now you can try a perfect Thai Traditional Massage, just like at the Wat Po Massage School in Bangkok. Special opening offers: 1 hour for 200 baht; 2 hours for only 350 baht. Miss Jintana will come to you. Perfect for aches and pains, after golf and other sports, or just for relaxation. Call for an appointment, tel. (038) 716 612.

End Of The Year Sale! 25% - 35% off from November 1-25 at Vilai Handicrafts & Souvenirs House of Rural Handicrafts, located at 226/5 Beach Road (between Soi 4&5), Tel/Fax (038) 361-562. To fit new stock into the store, everything must go. If you like hand made products or hand woven fabrics, they have all kinds, like Mudmee, Pah Teen Jok silk & cotton products, Yan Li Pao handbags, home decorations, lamps, cushions, pottery, pewter, blue & white, Benjarong, Sandstone Arts, silverware, wood-carving, lacquer wares, coconut shell souvenirs and more.