The Pattaya International Ladies Club will host
their monthly coffee morning on Tuesday November 19 from 10:30
a.m. at Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant, Soi 4 Pratamnak (opposite Asia
Hotel). Members and guests, ladies of all nationalities are welcome. Ladies,
you can pick up a copy the monthly newsletter ‘hot off the press’.
The Skål Club of Pattaya and East Thailand
will host their November meeting at Auguste Renoir Restaurant, Flamingo Hotel
(at the Day Night Bazaar) from 12 noon, Thursday, November 21 when the
committee will present feedback from the Cairns Congress. Lunch is 350 baht
(inclusive of lunch, wine, service charges, taxes). This is open for all Skål
members and theirs guests. Please confirm your attendance by emailing Bob Lee
at: [email protected]
Talkcircle (Vegetarian/Vegans/Sun/Raweater) meets every
2nd and 4th Friday of the month at the Sala Thai Restaurant, 2nd Road,
Soi 2 at 6 p.m. Health practitioner, Hans A. Motsch FFL conducts the
discussions. Tel. 038 377 269.
Pattaya Expats Club – expats helping expats. Sunday
brunch meeting at Henry J Beans, on the north end of Beach Road just down from
the Dolphin Roundabout from 10.30 a.m. There is also an open forum for members
to ask anything and everything about living in Pattaya.
Pattaya Animal Welfare Foundation (PAWS) - approved and
registered charitable foundation of volunteers dedicated to providing humane
and systematic population control over stray animals. Volunteers with some
time to periodically serve are much needed. President Alvi Sinthuvanik. Tel.
06 058 1665 or email: [email protected]
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9876 meets the second
Tuesday of every month, 13.00 hours at the Hog’s Breath Saloon on Soi
Batman. Tel. 038 423 462, email: [email protected]
Dining
Even while living in Pattaya, you don’t have to miss out
on this year’s hunting or game season. Hans at the Paradise Cafe and
Grill is preparing an exciting and exotic new food promotion
throughout November. Featuring venison, wild boar, ostrich, kangaroo and
crocodile steaks. The Paradise Cafe and Grill also offers a vegetarian menu
and a kids’ menu for the youngsters. Open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Located opposite the Royal Garden Plaza and Marriott Resort, 215/62-63 on
Pattaya 2nd Road, tel./fax 038 723 177.
Events
The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand will host
their next ‘networking night’ this Friday November 15 at the Royal
Varuna Yacht Club from 6 p.m. All nationalities are welcome to this
international style networking night.
Pattaya Marriott Fitness Club, IP Organizer Ltd. and
Pattaya City Hall are all joining together to arrange an ‘Aerobics
Marathon on the Beach” on Saturday November 16th at Jomtien Beach
(opposite the Somprasong Condo). Price is 250 baht net per person (including a
free t-shirt). For further information please contact the Pattaya Marriott
Fitness Club, tel. 038 412 120 ext. 1700.
The PILC “A Night in Venice” Charity Gala
Ball will be held Saturday November 23 in the newly renovated elegant Siam
Ballroom at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. Ticket sales are going well
and PILC are hoping for a sell out. Admission is by ticket only; so don’t
leave it too late. The tables are set for 8 or 10 and the price is 1,500 baht
per ticket for a four-course dinner with wine. During the evening a fund
raising auction will be held and dancing to a wonderful live band until 2:00
a.m. Dress is formal, gentlemen jacket and tie. The theme is purple and gold.
The PILC special events committee hopes to see you there. Contact: Arlette
Cykman 038-300325, 01-8252668.
Entertainment
The Prince of Wales, Soi Khao Noi (Formosa) is really up and
running. Pool, darts, cribbage, movies, sports and a better menu. Cookie still
offers free pub grub every Friday night and a now a ‘beer and brunch
fest’ @ 149 baht from 10 a.m. Sundays. Nice staff, nice atmosphere and
always fun. Pay them a visit, you’ll enjoy it.
Exhibitions
The Icon Hotel Pattaya launched a new art exhibition
entitled ‘New Friends’. The art exhibition features the works of
international artist Symon and is open daily from 10 a.m. until November 22,
when the art will be auctioned off at the end of the exhibition. The Icon
Hotel, Thappraya Road, Soi 1, South Pattaya, tel. 038 250 300.
The Central Festival Center Pattaya on Second Road,
North Pattaya displays the finest styles of Dragon Chinese ceramic art this
coming Friday with the Chinese Ceramic Fair at the Central Court (near
the Brewery House), beginning at 4 p.m.
Au Bon Coin is holding an Art Exhibition
displaying the works of four local artists: Laemthong Promphan with oil
painting impression styles; Chatchai Kaesornchareon, photographs; Jiang
Chaejern with Chinese ink mono-prints and Bancha Kijemrej exhibiting literary
and art productions of the “Thai elephant crisis’. The exhibition runs
until November 30. Au Bon Coin is located on Soi 5, off Pattaya Second Road.
Packages
1st Anniversary of the Hard Rock
Hotel Pattaya on November 15, the hotel proudly presents the “Two To
Tango” package for the residents of Thailand only. All guests check in on
the day will receive the hotel’s exclusive CD comprises 8 modern pop songs
with compliment. All Hard Rock merchandise items will be discounted 20% off. The
package includes: tax and service charges, sea view guaranteed, breakfast for
2 persons at the King’s Club Lounge, private check in/out at the King’s
Club Lounge, coffee/tea all day at the King’s Club Lounge, Internet access
in the King’s Club Lounge, 1 time laundry/pressing of 8 items, Thai or
English newspaper, and 1-day use poolside cabana per stay. For more
information and reservations, please call 038 428 755-9, fax 038 421673,
e-mail: rooms. [email protected]
Loy Krathong
Return to the Sukhothai period when Loy Krathong began in
the tranquil surroundings of a tropical oasis in the Pattaya Marriott
Resort & Spa, this Saturday November 16. An evening of majestic
dancing, music and sumptuous Thai food. After dinner float your Krathong in
the pool and dance the night away. Make your reservations on 038 412 120
ext.1202.
The BEC School of Language invites everyone to learn
how to make your own Krathong this Loy Krathong Festival. The fun begins
at 10 a.m. where you can learn age old art of Krathong making. The class is free
but make sure you reserve your place on 038 421 919, 038 370 176 or fax 038
428 626.
Join in the festivities in the tropical gardens of the Amari
Orchid Resort, complete with international buffet, beauty contest, grand
fireworks display on the beach where you float your Krathong at sea to bring
good fortune. Reserve your tickets by calling the Amari Orchid Resort on 038
428 161 ext. 763.
Loy, Loy Krathong at the Montien Hotel Pattaya.
Festivities include an Asian style buffet dinner the candlelit surroundings of
the Paradise Garden Pool, in the Montien Hotel, live music, Thai dances from 7
p.m. Call the Montien for reservations on 038 428 155-6 ext. 1620, 1621.
Why not join the staff of The Queen Victoria Inn,
Soi 6 (Yodsak) for Loy Krathong - includes a free Thai buffet and all the
ladies dressed as Miss Noppamas. The Queen Vic is the place to be on the 19th.
At midnight follow everyone down to the beach to float away all your troubles.
The Queen Victoria Inn, Soi 6.
Celebrate Loy Krathong at the Thai Garden Resort an
international and Thai buffet, live cooking demonstrations, show, music and
traditional dances. Nang Noppamas contest and fireworks display. Tickets
available from the hotel and children under 4 are free, fun begins at 7.30
p.m. Reserve your places by calling 038 370 614 ext. 6666. The Thai Garden
Resort, North Pattaya Road.
