The Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) welcomes the return visit of Phra Nicholas, head of the International Affairs Department at Wat Dhammakaya, Thailand’s largest Buddhist Temple, to educate you about Buddhism, meditation, and Thai culture this Sunday, May 16. The weekly PCEC meeting will be held at Henry J. Bean’s Restaurant at the north end of Pattaya Beach Road starting with an Amari Resort catered international buffet breakfast at 9.30 a.m. With the presentation from 10.30 a.m. followed by a Q & A session, everyone is welcome. For more information visit: www.pattayaexpats.com or call the PCEC secretary on 07 127 0527.

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]

Don’t miss the daily specials at the Queen Victoria Inn, Soi 6 from Monday to Saturday for just 140 baht. Then on Sunday sit down to an ‘All you can eat’ 3 course, 4 joint carvery. The best deal in town at only 290 baht. Meet at the Queen Vic, in Soi Yodsak, email: queenvictoriainn@ hotmail.com or call 038 425 418 for more details.

Pizza & Pasta Promotion at No. 43 Italian Bistro, Kanary Bay Rayong until May 14, No. 43’s Italian Chef will prepare a wide range of homemade pasta and pizza specialties. Every evening (except Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday) enjoy a variety of fresh pasta and sauces from the pasta corner, prepared just the way you like it. Eat as much as you want for only 199 baht + vat per person including free salad buffet. 50% discount for children. For reservations or more information call 038 804 844 or visit: www.kanarybay.com

Thai BBQ dinner poolside at the Amari Orchid Resort. Enjoy a selection of delicious seafood from the BBQ and regional Thai specialties. Plus, experience performances of traditional Thai khim music and culture. Every Wednesday by the pool from 7 p.m. till 10 p.m. Don’t miss the fajitas promotion at Henry J. Bean’s Bar and Grill during the month of May. Hank’s will tantalize your taste buds with the best fajitas you ever tried! Delicious and served with a draft beer on the house! See you there! For reservations please contact guest relations at 038 428 161.

Casa Pascal Restaurant now extends its services and offers patrons a pick-up & drop-off service! For advanced booking tel. 038 723 660, website: www.restaurant-pattaya.com

Hans Banziger at the Paradise Restaurant offers an exiting new food promotion, and mangos are the stars. Specials such as lamb fillet with mango and mint, ostrich fillet with pepper sauce and mango, mango chicken curry, fillet of sole with mango and many more will be served, as well as a delightful selection of mango desserts. Don’t miss it; all dishes are reasonably priced, as always, at the Paradise Restaurant. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Located opposite the Royal Garden Plaza and Marriott Resort, 215/62-63 on 2nd Road. Tel./Fax: 038 723 177.

Promotion of the week at the new Miriam’s Italian-Thai Cuisine, at the American Bar ‘buy 2 get 1 free’ Heineken draught beer @ 70 baht per glass or for ladies, a frozen margarita for 160 baht. Try roasted lamb served with mushroom risotto in a red wine gravy sauce for just 390 baht. For more information or for special events booking call 038 223 073 or 09 892 5578, their lovely hosts are there to serve you with Italian home cooking.

The Thursday Night Quiz at the Sportsman Pub and Restaurant, Soi 13, is becoming increasingly popular with holidaymakers and expats alike. This light humoured, general knowledge quiz kicks off at 9 p.m. and the winning team gets a round of drinks and the chance to answer the rollover question which last week was won by “The Old Buggers” from England, who managed to scoop the 3,000 baht jackpot. Free pie & chips and the quizmasters bad pronunciation makes for a fun evening. The Sportsman Pub & Restaurant, located on Soi 13, South Pattaya.

The Rayong Ladies Circle will hold their Annual Bazaar on Thursday May 27 at the Eastern Star Clubhouse, Eastern Star Resort. The bazaar will be open at 10 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. This unique opportunity will make it easy for you to shop for going home presents before the holidays set in. Gems, cloths, Thai handicrafts, quilts; you name it, the May bazaar will have it. All proceeds from the bazaar will go to local charities like the Camillian Center, and protection centers for boys and girls in Huay Pong.

For anyone interested in staying fit and healthy, try yoga, tai bo or pilates at the Dusit Resort Fitness Center. Work out in a contemporary class with power yoga or pilates, a yoga/tai chi fusion exercise, or go for the regular step, pump, aqua aerobics, circuit, low impact, hi/lo and new body aerobics. Contact the Dusit Resort Fitness Center for further details. Tel. 038 242 561 ext. 2226 – fitness or email: [email protected]

Kick back and relax by the pool at Kanary Bay, Rayong.

Rayong - Want to spend your summer vacation beside the sea? Summer greeting with Special Summer Package 2004 from Kanary Bay, Rayong, the popular destination of the East. Start from 2,200 baht for a night in a sea view executive suite. Package includes “seasonal fruit shake”, complimentary welcome, daily American buffet breakfast, a special salmon pizza, local fruit wine from Rayong (OTOP product), coffee/tea in the Reading Room and late checkout, one-time use for sauna and steam room. Offer valid until November 30, 2004. For reservations call 038 804 844 or email: [email protected]