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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 City Expats Club meets on Sunday mornings at Henry J Beans Restaurant and Pub at the Amari Orchid Resort at the north end of Beach Road from 9:30-10:30 for buffet breakfast, and from 10:30-12:30 for entertaining speakers and open forum. Everyone welcome.

The Pattaya Motorcycle Club meets on Friday, at the “Old Speckled Hen” pub, Soi 9, Jomtien Beach from 8 p.m. onwards. Come along, meet new friends and enjoy “Bike Club Happy Hours” where from 8 till 10 its 10 baht off all beers and soft drinks and 15 baht off all spirits. New runs to be organized from day trips to the beach to 2, 3 or 4 day tours to… well, where d’you wanna go? Contact Martin 09 990 9342 or Az 09 935 6011.

Dining

Hans and his team at the Paradise Restaurant offer guests a special New Years Eve gourmet menu. Featuring three appetizers, two soups, five main dishes and two desserts to choose from. There is some thing for everyone’s taste. This menu is one of the best value gourmet menus in town for only 890 baht. Don’t miss it! The menu will be listed in the Pattaya Mail on December 26th or call the Paradise Restaurant for more information. Reservations are highly recommended. And for those who look for some thing different, the Paradise Restaurant is Pattaya’s first and only casual dining restaurant specializing in exotic food, including ostrich, kangaroo, emu, crocodile and deer, a dining experience you won’t regret and forget. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Paradise Restaurant, located opposite the Royal Garden Plaza and Marriott Resort, 215/62-63 on 2nd Road. Tel./Fax: 038 723 177.

Fatties Restaurant, located on 2nd Road opposite Big C, is offering a special 29 baht breakfast menu for all their customers, which is available 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. They have also introduced a new “Specials Menu” for the afternoon and evening which includes chicken Kiev, Mexican tacos, wiener schnitzel and of course we cannot forget the famous Fatties T-bone steak meal. With a large range of American burger meals, Mexican fayre, traditional British favourites such as bangers “n” mash, fish and chips, steak and kidney pie with potatoes and veg there is something for everyone. There is even a full kids’ menu available for the younger members of the family. With full air con seating inside the American themed restaurant and plenty of terrace seating outside with a large screen showing concerts, sporting events etc., call into Fatties soon. Open from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Call 07 141 0309 or 07 058 0029.

Experience an International buffet for only 150 baht per person on the 1st and 15th day of every month at Number One Food & Drink, Thappraya Road, Jomtien Beach, less than 100 meters from KFC, tel. 038 233 790 or 01 754 8031.

The Scandinavian Village, Bangsaen invites everyone for a special New Years Sup้. A fabulous 5-course dinner with welcome drink, from 8 p.m. till late, includes Kir Royal, roll of smoked salmon with crabmeat and green asparagus served with lemon vinaigrette and potato, and parmesan chip, pasta farfalle in creamy mushroom, and cognac sauce. Grilled garlic marinated tiger prawn with grape risotto and sauce ni๑on, tenderloin, marinated in balsamic and thyme with cauliflower and mash potato served with whiskey spiced red wine sauce; white chocolate truffle cake and sparkling white wine at midnight, only 1,195 baht (alcohol free 995 baht). Scandinavian Village, 28 Bangsaen, Sai 4 Nua Rd., Saensuk, Chonburi. For table reservations call 038 399 100.

Entertainment

The ‘Yuri–Kon’ duo, a combination of double bass from Konrad Oehler and pianist Yuri Shemagonov are now playing live at the Elephant Bar, Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa every evening, except Sunday, from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. The Elephant Bar is an ideal place to relax, overlooking the pool and the gardens of the resort. A great place to meet friends and enjoy tropical cocktails, snacks or a brandy and a fine cigar.

Come listen and dance to InXchange at the Moon River Pub, and whilst there, try some great Thai and Western food and enjoy the Beer Promotion! Every guest receives a beer card with the first liter of beer they buy. Every liter of beer that has been ordered after the first will be marked on the card, and after consuming 9 liters of beer you will get one liter free of charge. 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.

Events

Central Wong Amat Beach Resort will light up its private Wong Amat beach in Pattaya on New Year’s Eve 31st December, 2003, with its colourful theme Fancy Night by the Beach gala dinner from 6.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Apart from a spectacular BBQ & international buffet dinner, splendid cabaret, fancy shows and graceful entertainment are mustered. Join in the fun of games and win lots of prizes before gazing at splendid midnight fireworks to welcome the year of the wealthy monkey. For further information and reservations, please call 02 937 2222 ext. 4444, 4446, fax: 02 541 1038, email: rsvncgh @chr.co.th or visit www.centralhotelsresorts.com

Swing by the Montien Hotel, Pattaya for the biggest night of the year, welcome in 2004 with the spectacular Stars of the Egyptian Nile theme party on New Year’s Eve! It’s all happening poolside in the Paradise Garden, from 6.30 p.m. until late. Feast on our expansive international buffet, dance to toe-tapping live music from the Unity Band and enjoy fun-filled shows, games and lucky draws! All leading up to the climactic countdown to 2004, highlighted by a breathtaking fireworks display around the Paradise Garden pool 6.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. For more details or reservations please call 038-428155 ext 1620, 1621, email: [email protected]

Richard and his team at Amor are preparing their traditional New Year’s Eve Dinner, which will be held on Wednesday, December 31st. As usual, it is family style service, which means that the waiters will come to your table with platters full of all the main course dishes and you can help yourself to as much as you want of everything. They will return as many times as you want, for just 1,200 baht per person. There will be one sitting at 8 pm. The menu is as follows: Cold poached Norwegian salmon with twin mayonnaises of Ginger and basil, baked ham, roast tenderloin of beef, roast & creamed potatoes, fresh vegetables, champagne sorbet, a tower of strawberries, chocolate and cream, tea or coffee. Reservations are highly recommended, so be sure to book your table at tel. 038 710 680. Amor is located between Soi Pattayaland 2 and 3.

New Year’s Eve at the Amari Orchid Resort, Pattaya for a trip Around the World. Welcome the New Year in spectacular style in the tropical gardens. Enjoy a wonderful evening with a magnificent international gala buffet, spectacular shows and lots of prizes to be won. Dance with the big band until late, say farewell to 2003 and welcome the New Year with a grand fireworks display. For more information please contact Michael Goetz and Orapin Musiknavabutr on 038 428161 or email: emfb@ orchid.amari.com

Sawasdee Pee Mai, Unseen in Thailand, the perfect destination and setting to join Thai people in the celebration of the dawning of the New Year. This New Year’s Eve, come to the most exciting party in town at the Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa. Set in the exotic tropical gardens around the swimming pool, the Pattaya Marriott is set to celebrate the occasion in true Thai style with live music, a variety of amazing shows, fabulous draw prizes and of course the most sumptuous Thai and BBQ buffet you have ever tasted. Starting at 7 p.m. and finishing with an outstanding grand fireworks display after midnight it is the only place to be on this very special occasion. For bookings and further information, call 038 412 120 extension 1202.

Exhibitions

Phayao Butsumran and Bandhit Kotmanee - Art Exhibition “The Lovers” featuring the works of two young artists from Khon Kaen is on show at the Art Cafe. The exhibition is for limited time so drop on in to the Art Cafe, whether for the exhibition, lunch dinner or coffee. For further information contact 038 367 652 or email: info @artcafe-thailand.com or visit www.artcafe-thailand .com

Promotions

Kalae Pattaya comes to new life, with new management, new products and new services - experience the Vietnamese Laquerware Festival with special rates that will amaze you. Visit the showroom on Sukhumvit Road, corner of North Pattaya Road. Open everyday from 9 a.m. till 8 p.m. Call 038 413 551 for details.

Are you going to get married, and need to celebrate your wedding in style? Let the wedding planner take care of all your party details. Contact Kannikar at the Captain’s Corner, 01 7452130 for further information.