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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 a.m. 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
Dine Around at the Amari Orchid Resort.
Experience all the fabulous bars and restaurants during only one dinner. Start
with a cocktail at the lobby bar. Then enjoy your starter at the Orchid
Terrace. Have your main course at La Gritta and finish the evening with a
dessert at the Henry J. Bean’s Bar and Grill. For more information contact
Orapin Musiknavabutr and Michael Goetz, tel. 038 428 161, email:
[email protected]
Doing it the Scottish Way: Scottish born Chef John
James Hogg, Kitchen operations manager of Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa
will be presenting a Burns Supper at the Garden Caf้ at
the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa on of January25 and 26, a traditional
event to mark the birth of the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns. This
Scottish buffet is priced at 750++ baht per person running from 7 p.m. to 10
p.m. For bookings and further information, please call 038 412 120.
After the resounding success of the Thai Buffet
on Christmas Day at the Queen Victoria Inn, they now intend to include
it every Sunday, so while you tuck in to your Sunday Carvery at
only 290 baht your good lady can enjoy a full Thai buffet for only 150 baht.
Saturday Jan 17 is pie and mash night so come on you Eastender’s pop in for
a serving of your favorite dish.
If you like seafood and in particular shrimp, then visit
the Hardtien Restaurant at the Queen’s Entertainment Complex on
Pattaya Second Road. Relax in the cool surroundings and feast on fresh seafood
including specialties such as BBQ shrimp, baked shrimp and glass noodle salad
and plenty more styles of seafood on the menu. Drop in or book your table on
038 662 261.
For those who like seafood, in particular rock lobster,
don’t miss the special rock lobster promotion at the Paradise
Restaurant. Featuring rock lobster surf & turf, thermidor, American,
caperese and with lemon & garlic butter, all priced at only 395 baht and
available throughout January. For those who look for something 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 or forget. Open daily from 10
a.m. till 10.30 p.m. The Paradise Restaurant is located opposite the
Royal Garden Plaza and Marriott Resort, 215/62-63 on 2nd Road. Tel./Fax: 038
723 177.
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 sky’s the limit at the Marco Polo Chinese
Restaurant, Montien Hotel Pattaya with a wide range of Chinese New
Year (January 22) dining options for the month. A staggering variety
with three lavish 10 person banquets to choose from! Whichever your choose,
you can be sure of celebrating this auspicious occasion with opulence!
Don’t miss the theme buffet evenings at the
Montien Hotel Pattaya; Verandah Coffee Shop on Tuesdays: Asian
buffet dinner 6 p.m. to10 p.m. Wednesdays at La Mer Restaurant its
Mediterranean buffet dinner from 6.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. On
Friday it’s back to the Verandah Coffee Shop with a BBQ
& seafood buffet dinner from 6 till 10 p.m. and on Saturday
don’t miss the international buffet dinner. Pamper
yourself with the exceptional variety of all-you-eat favourites, dazzlingly
laid out for an evening of leisurely dining. Bring you family and friends. Sit
back, relax and enjoy. For reservations and information call 038 428 155 ext.
1620-1 or email: [email protected]
Entertainment
The ‘Yuri–Kon’ duo, a combination of
double bass by Konrad Oehler and piano by Yuri Shemagonov, now plays 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
whilst overlooking the resort’s pool and gardens. A great place to meet
friends and enjoy tropical cocktails, snacks or a brandy and a fine cigar.
Events
The start of the Chinese New Year is an
exciting event, not to be missed Thursday, January 22 from 7 p.m. Begin the
Year of the Monkey in style in the tropical gardens of the Amari Orchid
Resort with a delicious international buffet and entertainment including a
spectacular Chinese lion dance and fireworks. For more information please
contact Orapin Musiknavabutr and/or Michael Goetz. Call: 038 428 161 or email:
[email protected]
Gung Hay Fat Choy! 2004 is the Year of the Monkey.
Chinese New Year begins on January 22 and is the most important holiday for
Chinese families. It is time for reunion, thanksgiving and starts with the new
moon on the first day of the New Year. The Pattaya Marriott Resort &
Spa has put together an outstanding evening of food and entertainment for
you to enjoy and welcome in the Year of the Monkey on January 24! Be sure to
find out more details and reserve your table at the resort that combines
Marriott’s international service standards with traditional warm Thai
hospitality. Tel. 038 412 120 extension 1202.
Welcome the Year of the Monkey in style at the Dusit
Resort Pattaya as they bring the real flavour of China Town into its Cascade
Café at the lobby level of the hotel, next to the beautiful atrium
of the hotel on two evenings, January 22 & 23. You can enjoy some of the
best of Chinese Cuisine at their extended international buffet and this at
only 700 baht net per person and for children aged 5-12 years at 350 baht net.
All you can eat and every guest will receive one lucky red envelope!
For the more discerning guests the Empress Chinese
Restaurant is a must! Located on the roof top floor of the Dusit Resort,
where you are able to overlook the entire Pattaya Bay and the Gulf of Siam.
Thavoan, the Chinese executive chef at the resort, has prepared three
extensive Chinese set menus ranging from 11,000 baht ++ to 13,000 baht ++ per
table of 8-10 persons. Make your bookings on the evenings of January 22 till
25 and be eligible for one bottle of French sparkling wine Concert De Paris
Brut served with all set menus or for any a la carte order of 10,000 baht per
table. Kung Hei Fat Choy, the Dusit has it all! Call 038 425 611, Fax: 038 428
239.
The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT), in
Cooperation with Mbmg International, is hosting the first Networking
Evening on the Eastern Seaboard on Friday January 23 from 6.30 p.m. at
Shenanigans, Pattaya. The sponsors, Shenanigans, Katoen Natie &
Pattaya Mail are sponsoring beverages and snacks on a first-come, first-served
basis from 6.30 pm. All other beverages are at standard prices as will be the
sponsored supplies when they have run out. The entry fee is free for BCCT
members. However, there is an entry fee for non-BCCT members of 500 baht per
person.
Shagwell Mansions is holding their Grand Opening
on January 26, ‘Australia Day’. Drop in for free food, etc.
Free ladies drinks, half price beer, pool and darts competition, cash prizes,
hourly giveaways, from 12 noon till midnight. Shagwell Mansion is located
opposite Nirun Condo. Phone: 038 374 562.
The Milan Crosse Partners Networking Dinner,
now in its third year in Pattaya (over 5 years and going strong in Bangkok!).
For those of you who are regulars you will understand the format: drinks at
6.30 p.m. and dinner at 7.30 p.m. cost 750 baht covers everything; remember we
are limited to twenty seats at the table so book early! For those of you who
receive this invitation for the first time, let me introduce the occasion as a
unique opportunity to socialize (and do business?) with fellow travelers in
the industrial heartland of Thailand. I am sure you will find it worthwhile.
This year they will reconvene in Pattaya at the usual excellent venue, Art
Café on Thursday 29th January. Please confirm your attendance by
emailing: [email protected]
The Baan Dhewaran Living Lifestyle Project will celebrate
the opening of their living lifestyle sales office on Saturday 17 January 2004
at 16.00 – 18.30pm. Guests are invited to visit the project at 23/99
Sattahip, Chonburi, Tel: 0 3825 5135-8 Mobile 06-329 6622
Promotions
The Mountainside Grill at Sri Racha Golf Club launched
2004 with a special steak promotion. Use the free daily shuttle
service to get there and enjoy your favorite choice cut of Thai - French beef
barbecued on our Lava Grill - succulent cuts of T-bones, Ribeyes, New York
Striploins and Filets barbecued the way you like it. Creamy baked potatoes,
sizzling French Fries and wild rice will ensure you wont go hungry. In
addition there’s an extensive wine list suiting all palets, red and white
wines from Australia, Italy, French Merlot, South African Cabernet and
tempting Californian wines from the Woodbridge vineyards. Call Sri Racha Golf
Club at 038-338-375-8.
If you’re interested in Thai Cuisine then go along to the
popular Thai Cooking Classes at the Siam Bayview Hotel,
and learn something new! Their chefs love to pass on skills to those willing
to learn in a ‘hands-on’, fun-filled class, cooking popular Thai dishes.
Once you’re done sit down and enjoy the feast you have prepared. Classes are
open from midday till 7 p.m. for 750 baht net per person. Contact the guest
relations officer at the Siam Bayview Resort to arrange a day for your class,
tel. 038 423 871-6.
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 every day from 9 a.m. till
8 p.m. Call 038 413 551 for details.
Are you getting 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, 01 745 2130 for further
information.
Central Resorts is offering a special Centara Spa
Packages 2 Days / 1 Night with massage & lunch. Total health and
well being are necessities, not luxuries. Central Spa has specially
designed Centara Spa packages to make the most of your time. Luxurious
accommodation, lavish breakfasts, spa cuisine, lunches and a daily massage of
your choice from the below lists are all included. Aromatherapy massage,
Swedish massage or Royal Thai massage. 1 hour massage with spa
cuisine lunch (price per person). All packages are inclusive of American
breakfast, prevailing government tax and service charge. Prices are based on
one person on twin sharing basis. All packages are valid from 10 Jan. - 19
Dec. 04. For reservations, please contact Central Reservations Centre,
tel. 02 541 1234 ext. 4444 or 4446 Fax: + 2541 1038 email: [email protected]
Bangkok and
Beyond
The Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce has invited James Pitchon,
executive director of CB Richard Ellis (Thailand) Company Limited to discuss
with Austcham Thailand members and guests “2004 Prospects for the Thai
Property Market” on Tuesday, January 20 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at
the JW Marriott Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 2. For more details and to book this
event, contact Austcham Thailand, 20th Floor, Thai CC Tower 889 South Sathorn
Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel. 02 210-0216-8, fax. 02 675-6696 or email:
execdirector@austcham thailand.com
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