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Community Happenings is an opportunity for all clubs, businesses, hotels, restaurants and entertainment outlets to inform the Pattaya Mail’s readers what new “happenings” are coming up. Send us your happening by email to: [email protected] or by fax 038 427 596.

Clubs

Pattaya Motorcycle Club meets every Friday at the “Old Speckled Hen” pub on Jomtien Beach Road, Soi 9. Come along, meet new friends and fellow motorcycle enthusiasts and present your ideas about what you want from the club. A Thai buffet will be available, plus a great pub grub menu. The main aim is to be a highly social “family” style club with regular meets and runs so get your knees in the breeze, come along and join in! Don’t forget, this club is as much for your pillion as you, so bring the missus! More info from Martin (English) 09 990 9342 [email protected] or Kai (German) 01 863 5095 [email protected] or www.pattaya-mc.itgo.com

Dining

At Casa Pascal Restaurant everything is special. Not only Pascal’s design of the restaurant, but also the presentation of the dishes and drinks. Imported Tasmanian rock oysters and fresh white asparagus are now the best sellers at Casa Pascal. You can also enjoy the 580 baht wine & dine menu featuring a 3-course meal with smoked salmon and shrimps as a starter, beef tenderloin, and crepe suzette for dessert, including white and red wine as much as you like. Cigarettes & cigars available! Casa Pascal is located on 2nd Road, opposite Marriott Resort & Shenanigans, just in front of Ruen Thai Restaurant. Reservations recommended. Tel. 038 723 660.

The Central Wong Amat Beach Resort Pattaya is proud to present the fine Australian Steak Promotion, prepared and cooked to international standards of perfection. An extensive Australian wine list is served to enhance the taste of juicy steaks. The Australian Steak Promotion is available throughout the month of September at the Sawasdee Restaurant in the Central Wong Amat Beach Resort Pattaya for both lunch and dinner. For reservations, please call 038 426 990-9, email: cwa @chr.co.th or visit the website: www.centralhotelsresorts.com

Get yourself on down to Jomtien’s newest Yacht Club, the El’ Coyote Yacht Club where you can sample some great Mexican cuisine. It’s a place you can take the whole family, with a style and ambience all of its own. The club is an ideal venue for couples, families and anyone with a taste for quality without leaving your wallet empty. Memberships are available although not required to enjoy this brand new yacht club, bar & restaurant. Mingle with the mariners Monday through Friday nights and get in early on weekends for the sauciest salsa in town. The special set menu changes daily, except for the fact that it’s excellent value for money. For information go to www.el-coyote.com or call 038 303 640 or Khun Daeng on 0989 64912 or email info@ elcoyote.com

French Food Promotion at No. 43 Italian Bistro, Kanary Bay Rayong until September 17 by Chef Philippe Belly from the world-renowned Cape Panwa Hotel in Phuket. Be tempted by creatively prepared a la carte dishes and traditional French cuisine or feast on a special dinner buffet on September 14 and 17, for 350 baht per person. Enjoy Chef Philippe’s special buffet on September 17, and receive a complimentary glass of wine plus the chance to win in the lucky draw! For reservations call 038 804 844 or email: [email protected] www.kanarybay.com

The Paradise Restaurant opposite the Marriott Resort and Royal Garden Plaza on 2nd Road will be closed throughout September due to refurbishment of the restaurant. Hans Banziger and his team will reopen on October 1st with an exciting game promotion.

The Raj, Pattaya’s newest Indian restaurant has membership cards available to all their diners at no cost. Just bring your name card. This entitles you to a 10% discount on all food and drinks. On top of that, a special drawing is held every week for one bottle of wine with your meal.

We want to welcome you, and every one in your organization, to come and enjoy the restaurant at Scandinavian Village, canteen by the pool, open daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in a beautiful environment. The menu contains Thai, International and Swedish food. The complex is located in Bangsaen not far from Chonburi, and about 85km south of Bangkok. A special buffet on Saturday nights, with live music and BBQ corner, for the amazing price of 250 baht per person. For further details and booking please phone 038 399 100.

Every Friday Shenanigans Pattaya has a “Pig & Clucking Carvery & Buffet” from 5.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. This includes home made soup of the day, roast chicken, boned stuffed & rolled chicken, roast loin of pork with crackling and apple sauce, ham hocks, roast leg of stuffed pork, a selection of vegetables and potatoes, with a choice of ice cream to follow. All for B195 as much as u can eat. Shenanigans Irish Pub, Pattaya Second Road, in front of the Marriott Resort & Spa.

New at the Queen Victoria Inn: The Soup Kitchen, new home made soup, French bread and fresh rolls, help yourself for only 65 baht. To help the Saturday football go down well they now have spit roast chickens and pork, baked potatoes, corn on the cob and salad all u can eat for only 180 baht. Coming soon Draft Guinness and Kilkenny Bitter at low, low prices.

Entertainment

George Sinatra is the entertainer at Jomtien Boathouse Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. Brochettes starts at 199 baht, steaks, all aged to perfection starts at 275 baht. Barbeque lamb rack at 295 baht. The Jomtien Boathouse is located on Jomtien Beach Road, Jomtien.

The Image Band is back at the Captain’s Corner, singing all your favorite tunes every evening from 7 p.m. The all you can eat bar-b-q buffet, steaks and seafood starts at 6 p.m. and costs only 295 baht. All steaks are aged to perfection, so mosey on over. The Captain’s Corner Restaurant is located on Thappraya Road. For reservations or free pick up service call 038 364 314.

The Moon River Pub’s Beer Promotion is still going on. Every guest receives a beer card for each liter of beer they buy. After consuming 9 liters of beer you will get one liter free of charge (every liter of beer that has been ordered will be marked on the card). The card is valid for 3 months. This promotion is only valid for draft beer and not for bottles. The Moon River Pub, Thai Garden Resort North Pattaya Road.

Be sure to be at Shenanigans Pattaya for the Jesters ‘Care Kids’ Pub Night. Plenty of fun, prizes, auctions and the grand raffle draw. After the main event there will be live music with Pop’s Band for the rest of the night. Rock on in and listen to great R & B, Rock ‘n’ Roll and all time favorites. Shenanigans Pattaya, Pattaya Second Road (in front of the Marriott Resort & Spa). Open daily from 8.30 a.m. till late.

Events

Stammtisch of the Thai German Chamber of Commerce will take place on September 12 at the Moon River Pub. This “Stammtisch” will be quite busy because everybody will be back from vacation. Everyone is welcome to join in!

Be sure to bring the family to the Diana Garden Resort and Driving Range, North Pattaya, this Sunday, September 14 for the 6th Annual Jesters ‘Care for Kids’ Children’s Fair. The fair opens at 10 a.m. Plenty of games and activities for the kids while Mum and Dad can pick up a bargain at one of the many stalls or relax in the beer garden next to the beer tent. A day for the whole family that also helps the underprivileged children in the region. Join in at the Diana Garden Resort this Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free transport from the Diana Inn on Pattaya Second Road and from the KR Bar in Jomtien stopping at various points along the way. For more details visit the official website on www.care4kids.info

Milan Crosse Partners Ltd. is hosting another informal networking night here in Pattaya. This monthly event is a friendly and very relaxed evening where you can meet new friends and do some business on the side if you like. The evening takes place on Thursday, September 18 from at 6.30 p.m. (drinks) 7.30 p.m. (dinner) at the Art Cafe in North Pattaya. Cost is 750 baht and includes everything. RSVP by email: [email protected] or call 02 676-2244, fax: 02 676-2266.

Koh Sichang is celebrating of the 150th anniversary of the birth of King Rama V, Saturday, September 20. It’s an ideal trip for families (or individuals) who want a real change from Pattaya, just 30 km up Sukhumvit Road to Sriracha. There will be a sound and light show with a replica of the Viman Mek Palace, originally built on the island and the entire island dressed in 1890’s clothes; prizes for best period costume; seldom-seen ceremonies and offerings to images of Rama V; traditional Thai music; a food fair with booths from all the island’s restaurants, nothing over 10 baht; Thai herbal liquor for 5 and 10 baht. Plus free ferry service from Sriracha at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. with free return trips at 9 p.m., 11 a.m. and 1 a.m. This is the liveliest day on the island, with all sorts of fun for all the family. Visitors should plan to spend the night, and try some of the great snorkeling, sea kayaking, mountain biking or cultural explorations on the island. A lot more information is available at: www.ko-sichang.com

The Pattaya International Ladies Club is holding their annual October Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, October 4 at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort, Pattaya. Doors open at 10 a.m. to the shopping spree of the year, which continues till either you drop or 4 p.m., whichever comes first. All proceeds from the bazaar support the PILC charities in and around Pattaya.

UK Club of Pattaya Charity Gala Dinner & Grand Prize Draw in aid of the Camillian Center, Rayong. The venue is the Marriott Resort & Spa Pattaya. Saturday October 25, 7.30 p.m. till late. Dinner tickets 1,500 baht. Members are discounted to 1,300 baht. Includes live music/Thai & international buffet/free bar. Draw tickets 60 baht each or 10 for 500 baht. Contact: pattaya_ukclub@ hotmail.com or Christina 09 545 4185.