Clubs

Pattaya Expats Club - expats helping expats. Sunday Brunch meeting at the Amari Orchid Resort from 10.30 a.m. in the Orchid Room. This Sunday, August 25th they have special guest speaker Dr. Tapasit Prapawit from the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, on Dental Health, plus the club will launch some very special discount medical check-up packages for members. There is also an open forum for members presented by David Ferguson on anything and everything about living in Pattaya. Visit the club’s website: www.pattayaexpats club.com.

The International Lions Club of Jomtien Pattaya, an English speaking club, meets the second Wednesday of every month at the Town in Town Hotel, Central Pattaya Road at 7 p.m. President Paul Davies 038 420 960 or 01 442 2846. Secretary Phitima (Nok) 01 551 4388. Visiting Lions of every nationality are very welcome.

Dining

Mussels from Brussels? Renoir’s at the Flamingo Hotel have now resumed their popular “Mussels Belgian Style”. This very unique dining experience is every Friday night but be sure to book first. Call the Flamingo Hotel on 038 427 161-3.

French Food Festival! No. 43 Italian Bistro in Rayong invites you to come and try their French Food Festival in the casual atmosphere beside Sangchan beach. In addition to the success of last year’s promotion, they ask you to revisit them for a taste of their French dishes again. This year, Chef Philippe Belle from the world-renowned Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket will prepare more exciting French a la carte dishes between September 2 – 8. Enjoy the special dinner buffet featuring traditional French delicacies on September 2, 4, 6 and 8 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at only Baht 350 nett/ person (50% discount for children). For reservation or more information please contact Kanary Bay, Rayong Tel. (0) 3880-4844.

For August, the La Mer Restaurant, Montien Hotel Pattaya has Saffron Rice Specials! If you haven’t had a chance to sample the specials on offer, it’s still not too late. For reservations please call 038 428 155 ext. 1620, 1621.

Throughout the month of August, enjoy sumptuous Cantonese food at China Town prices at the Rice Mill Chinese restaurant (located 2nd floor of the Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya). Daily from 12 noon to 7 p.m., prices start from 40 baht to 115 baht. Book now to avoid disappointment. Tel. 038 412 120 Ext. 1362.

By popular demand Pat’s Pies Restaurant on Soi 3, Beach Road has good news for vegetarians: Pat’s Pies has introduced 4 kinds of vegetarian pies, such as cauliflower, cheese and parsley potato, potato and leek, asparagus and potato and mushroom and potato pie (suggestions welcome). Please order in advance to avoid disappointment: tel. 038-361-585.

Greg’s Kitchen. Visit Greg and his team and take your pick: enjoy Greg’s huge servings in air-conditioned comfort or out on the terrace. Here’s a tip: enjoy one of Greg’s daily roasts – delicious! Greg’s Kitchen, Pattaya Second Road (opp. Soi 6).

Hans and his team at the Paradise Caf้ and Grill will take a holiday break from September 1st – 26th. A culinary trip around the world will be the new food promotion beginning on September 27th, featuring Tender braised Lamb shank (from Australia), Moroccan Couscous from North Africa, Otshorn Ostrich Fillet from South Africa, Chicken Maryland from America, Tuna with Wasabi & Soya from Japan and Coq au Vin from France. For those who look for something different, try one of the many Ostrich dishes, a dining experience you won’t regret. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Located opposite the Royal Garden Plaza and Marriott Resort, 215/62-63 on 2nd Road. Tel./Fax. 038 723 177.

Just a reminder that the 60’s Bar, Soi Regent Marina Hotel, better known as Soi Bowling, North Pattaya, offers 99 baht and 79 baht breakfast specials on Saturday, plus a regular breakfast menu and daily sandwich specials. Rock & roll oldies radio stations are streamed live via the Internet all day.

Events

The next event for the PGF 2002 is the Mr. Pattaya Gay Festival Contest which will take place at the ICON Show bar, on Thappraya Road, Monday August 26, from 10:00 p.m. Admission is Baht 250 and includes one free drink. Entry forms for the contest are available at ICON Showbar, The Ambiance and Topman Bar. An up to date schedule of all PGF events is available on the PGF Web Site at: www.pattayagayfes tival.com

The Jester’s Children’s Fair is just around the corner! This year’s fair is at the Diana Driving Range located just off North Pattaya Road. Be sure to take the family along for a fun day out with lots of fun, games and prizes to be won on September 15th. For the Adults it’s the Jester’s Charity Pub Night at Shenanigans on September 21st, Grand Raffle Tickets are now on sale at Shenanigans, Pattaya Mail or through any committee member. This year’s line up features plenty of great prizes including tickets to Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore and weekend in Koh Samui. Gotta be in it to win it!

The UK Club Of Pattaya is having a Games Day on Sunday 8th September in Jomtien. Interested parties should get together a team of 4 min-max 6. More information Email: pattaya_ukclub@hotmail. com or telephone Malcolm 09 545 4185.

The Queen Victoria Inn (Soi Yodsak) apologises to all our patrons for the construction work being carried out in the adjoining 2 units but we are growing. Please check this space and further adverts in the Pattaya Mail for details of our new pool and darts room, new menu, 7 new flats, 3 penthouse flats, live music and much more. Remember the saying, “Lets meet in the Queen Vic,” we are of course open as normal until the walls come down!

Entertainment

Chateau Dale is starting a happy hour at the Brasserie Restaurant, from this Friday 16th August. All drinks will be at happy hour prices. Also, cocktails normally 120 each, buy two for 165 baht. Enjoy our casual pleasant ambience around the pool (swim if you want), and cool off in style.

Visit the recently opened Prince of Wales Pub on Soi Khao Noi (Formosa). It’s a family pub that one would feel comfortable taking the missus and kids. A full range of beers, now with Amstel draught, priced at 49 baht a mug with a Happy Hour price 39 baht. Happy Hours 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday and all day Saturday & Sunday. Drop in for a few! You can be assured of a warm welcome at Prince of Wales Pub, Soi Khao Noi.

‘What’s New’ from KL, Malaysia, plays nightly at the Moon River Pub. Don’t miss Mohd Nizam, the lead vocalist. He already has been the main attraction in various shows in Malaysia and has won many musical awards. He alternates between ballads and up-tempo numbers with his most expressive voice. Stop by at the Moon River Pub for a visit; enjoy the music and a free kow tom buffet after you have spent 200 baht!

Special Packages

Thai cooking classes will begin at Aungkam Thai Restaurant on 3rd road, beginning Aug. 9th. Two, two hour classes will be offered six days per week Mon. to Sat. at 10:30a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. – 6 p.m. Kanika will conduct the classes and each student may invite a guest for dinner following the class. “You eat what you cook” all is included, call 01 8191578 for details or call in at Aungkam to sign up.

Thai Culinary Arts Classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Royal Cliff School of Thai Culinary Arts, Royal Cliff Grand. Learn the secret behind making delicious Thai dishes. Join the course at the Royal Cliff School of Thai Culinary Arts where experienced chefs will demonstrate and teach you all the tricks! Each 3-hour class includes a welcome drink, lunch, menus, recipes, ingredients, cooking apparel and a gift basket containing herbs, spices and curry pastes. For more information or reservations contact guest relations on tel. 038 250 148.