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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
The Dutch Expats Club Pattaya (NVP) meets the last
Thursday of every month at Dolphin Apartments, Soi 20, South Pattaya Road.
They also have groups for bridge, computers, Thai language, fishing,
literature and much more. For more information email: [email protected]
The Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) holds
their Newcomers Coffee the 4th Monday every month, and this month is at
11:30 a.m. at Casa Pascal Restaurant. This is only for newcomers to the area
or just newly joined PILC members. This year’s Christmas Luncheon
will be at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort on December 7. There will be a fashion
show during this lunch. Limited seating, reservations are a must! Contact
Rita Cromwell, hospitality chairperson on 09 818 2268 or Sharon Tibbitts,
president, 06 095 6928.
Scandinavian Expats Pattaya meet the second
Sunday of every month. For details contact John A. tel. 01 523 6080 or
Per tel. 07 083 3834.
Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) holds its regular
Sunday morning meeting at Henry J. Bean’s Restaurant at the
Amari Orchid Resort on the north end of Beach Road. International and Thai
buffet breakfast is available from 9.30 a.m. prior to the meeting which starts
at 10.30 a.m. and finishes about noon. Ample parking available across from the
beach and next to Henry J. Bean’s on the left side of Beach Road, just after
the turn.
Attention all intermediate - standard Bridge Players!
If you are interested in a regular weekly social evening game. Contact: [email protected]
Dining
Tequila Reef Cantina’s annual
American Thanksgiving Day - all you can eat buffet is Thursday,
November 25. Turkey, ham, blackened duck breast and all the traditional
Thanksgiving Day trimmings plus some surprises. The buffet starts at 3 p.m.
until? Cost is 495 baht per adult and 250 baht for children under 12. Tequila
Reef Cantina, Soi 7 Central Pattaya – 30 meters off the beach.
Season promotion at The Raj Indian Cuisine. Every
day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., vegetarian lunch set 199 baht, non-vegetarian set
299 baht and Australian wine promotion 999 baht. Something for everyone. For
reservations or free pick up service, call Mr. Raj on 09 048 9821 or 038 415
424.
Amari Orchid Resort, Pattaya hosts an Italian evening
in their lush tropical gardens for their Pizza and Pasta
Festival. The Amari’s chef has created a wonderful buffet with
home-style cooking. Enjoy the antipasto or create your own pasta dish. A full
dessert buffet is also available and the house band will entertain you all
night long. Every Friday from 7 p.m. for 330 baht ++ per person. For further
information contact guest relations at 038 428 161.
At Henry J. Bean’s during November, Hank is
serving the best burgers in town. Order one from his special menu and
get a free Heineken or Coca Cola. Don’t forget their special early bird
promotion nightly. Before 7:30 p.m., children eat and drink for free! This
offer is valid for kids under 10 years old and applies to selected menu items
only. For more information please contact guest relations at 038 428 161.
Enjoy tropical elegance at the breezy Royal Wing &
Spa’s picturesque beachfront and a culinary marvel of freshly tossed
garden greens, flamed succulent skewers and mouth-watering desserts, whilst
strolling musician serenades diners throughout the evening. The Seaside
Wine & Grill Night is available every Friday from 7 p.m. to
10.30 p.m. for only 950 baht ++ per adult and 595 baht ++ per child
aged 4-12. Reservations recommended at Royal Cliff Beach Resort, call 038
250421 ext. 2581.
Casa Pascal invites you to Sunday Brunch Buffet,
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. One glass of house champagne free. Menu: lobster, crab,
prawn, smoked salmon & other seafood, imported cheese, cold appetizers,
salad buffet. Adults: 550 ++ /children under 12: 350 ++. For reservations
please call 038-723-660 or 01-983-4182 (Kim).
Shenanigans special menus: Monday Night
Special - soup or salad, followed by fried red snapper, sweet corn, garden
peas & salad 199 baht. Tuesday Chop Night - homemade soup, followed by a
Shenanigans pork chop with braised cabbage & mashed potato 150 baht.
Wednesday Night Stake Out - homemade soup or salad, a 400 gram. T-bone steak,
pile of french-fries, salad, & grilled tomato 195 baht. Thursday Pasta
Night or Curry Night - A pasta buffet or curry buffet on alternate Thursdays.
All-U-Can-Eat 250 baht. Friday Bangers Fry Up - a bursting carvery with 8
different sorts of a sausages, cooked to order with accompanying vegetables,
soup & salads. All-U-Can-Eat 255 baht. Saturday & Sunday the famous
Shenanigans carvery 395 baht. Shenanigans Pattaya, Pattaya Second Road, in
front of the Marriott Resort & Spa.
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Amor Restaurant,
Thursday November 25, featuring home made corn bread, roast turkey and much
more. Two sittings 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and reservations are highly recommended.
Call Amor at 038 710 680, email: richard@amorrestaurant. com or visit the
website: www. amorrestaurant.com Amor Restaurant is located between Soi
Pattayaland 2 and 3.
Get in early for Christmas! Greg’s Kitchen is now
taking bookings for their 2-day Christmas special on December 25 and 26. Call
Greg and his team on 038 361 227 for details.
Education
I-TIM the International Hotel and Tourism Industry
Management School in Bangkok will hold its annual ‘Visit I-TIM Day on
Saturday November 20 commencing at 9 a.m. In addition to displays, there will
be training programs in flower arranging, napkin folding and a lecture on how
the prepare for the entrance examination. Fee applications for scholarships
for both Thai and foreign students are available free of charge. For further
information contact I-TIM by email at: [email protected] or telephone 02 732
0170-3.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday the Royal Cliff
School of Thai Culinary Arts teaches the secrets behind making
delicious Thai dishes. For reservations contact guest relations on
tel. 0-3825 0421 ext. 2007 or 2037, or email: guestrcbr @royalcliff.com
Entertainment
Queen Victoria Inn’s Saturday Curry
Club and our All U Can Eat Sunday Carvery continues, and now on
Fridays it’s going to be imported New Zealand leg of lamb, roast and mashed
potato, roast pumpkin, fresh veggies, gravy and mint sauce for only 220 baht.
Don’t forget Christmas looms – with the resounding success last year and
to avoid disappointment, pop into the bar, ask for Bert and book early. As
well as all the football this weekend don’t forget on Saturday at 9.15 p.m.
England play S. Africa at Rugby and on Sunday from 11 a.m. sees highlights of
that game followed at 12 noon by Scotland vs. Australia, 1 p.m. France vs.
Argentina and at 2 p.m. Wales vs. New Zealand.
Learn to dance the real salsa at the Moon River Pub
& Restaurant. A professional Latin dance teacher will easily teach you
steps and moves every Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Both beginners
and advanced dancers are most welcome to join each lesson for only 250 baht
net per hour including one soft drink. Exotic and delicious cocktails and
other drinks will be served at special discounted Happy Hour prices. Always a
fun night out at the Moon River Pub, Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road.
Shearer’s Sports Bar, Soi Buakao is offering 2-4-1 on
all beer purchase during live premiership football games. Also Fridays are
free curry night and Saturdays free BBQ, all welcome!
Events
Bikers to Party through the night for Charity.
The Bang-Pa-In Freedom Motorcycle Club from Nakhon Nayok will host an
overnight party on Saturday November 27 with food, drinks, live music, etc.
The event will be held in the grounds of the Samae San School, past U-Tapao
airport. Proceeds will be donated to underprivileged children in the Sattahip
area. For more information call ‘Bom’ on 09 007 9143. Note: Sattahip beach
is a short distance away for partygoers who want / need sleep or a
‘top-up’ after the party.
Every year on the magical full moon night the Thais
celebrate the festival named Loy Krathong, the most romantic
night on the Thai calendar. To enjoy and celebrate this night at its best,
bring your family and friends to the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa.
A fabulous package for only USD 150++ for single in deluxe sea view room and
twin occupied at USD 167++. Packages include one night accommodation with
fantastic American buffet breakfast, extravaganza entertainment and exotic
Thai buffet dinner on Saturday, November 27. For reservations and
further information contact the resort’s reservation desk on tel. 038 412
120 or email: pattayamarriott @minornet.com
Art Caf้ Pattaya presents Alan Kirkland-Roath’s
latest works of art. There will be a charity silent bid auction on one of the
artist’s paintings - art lovers may leave their bid in a sealed envelope.
Bids may be made during the whole exhibition period until the last day of the
exhibition, Sunday November 28. The envelopes will be opened at 8 p.m. on that
evening. All proceeds will be donated to the Fountain of Life Center. Make
your reservation soon! Contact Jo at Art Caf้ Pattaya 0 3836
7652, 01832 6031 or email: [email protected]
Celebrate Loy Krathong on November 26 in the
tropical gardens at the Amari Orchid Resort, Pattaya where an
evening’s dining and entertainment has been arranged to highlight the beauty
and grace of this wonderful festival. Enjoy an exquisite international dinner
and float your krathong in the ocean, to bring you good luck. Activities begin
at 7 p.m. poolside. Tickets 550 baht ++ per person. For further information
contact guest relations at 038 428 161.
Celebrate Loy Krathong and famed Festival of Lights
at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. Experience the splendour of an age-old
celebration coupled with an extensive Thai buffet dinner offering select
international dishes, unique cultural shows, Krathong-design competition, live
band entertainment, and an exciting Nang Noppamas (Ms. Loy Krathong) pageant.
Priced at 950++ baht per person, Royal Cliff Beach Resort’s Loy Krathong
Gala Dinner is on Friday, November 26 at the poolside of the Royal
Cliff Beach Hotel. Miniature Krathongs will also be handed out to guests as
souvenirs. Reservations recommended at Royal Cliff Beach Resort 038 250 421
ext. 2581.
Join in the Loy Krathong Festival at the Montien
Hotel, Pattaya with a BBQ & Seafood Buffet Dinner, live music,
Thai dancing, “Nang Noppamas” contest, candle lights around the pool and
floating krathongs. The festivities will take place around the Paradise Garden
Pool on November 26 from 6.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ticket prices: 750 baht net
/adult and 400 baht net /child and include a complimentary krathong. For
reservations please call 038 428 155 ext 1620-1 or email: pattaya @montien.com
The Pattaya International Ladies Club will hold An
Emperor’s Charity Gala Ball on November 27 at the Siam Ballroom, Royal
Cliff Beach Resort, Pattaya from 7 p.m. The evening will feature a four course
gala dinner with wines. Majority of the funds raised will be used to provide
dental services and emotional counselling for abused children living in the
Redemptorist Street Kids Home, here in Pattaya. Tickets are 1,650 per person.
Contact Arlette Cykman 038 416 133 or 01 825 2668.
Khao Kheow Open Zoo invites everyone to their special
‘Roy Krathong – Loy Krathong Dome’ on November 26 during the
zoo’s night safari. A host of special activities including supper is
scheduled for those game enough to take the safari from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in
the midst of natural surroundings and the wide variety of nocturnal animals at
the zoo; complete with lanterns and krathongs to be released. Definitely a
cultural event not to be missed. Call Khao Kheow Open Zoo on 038 298 195, 038
298 189 for further details.
Pattaya City will be holding Loy Krathong
celebrations this year at South Pattaya’s Bali Hai pier. The evening’s
event will feature a myriad of festival traditions including the most
attractive krathong made from natural materials competition and the affable
‘Nang Noppamas’ pageant. The krathong pageant is open to teams of three
with the minimum size of 12 inches in Primary and Secondary School and general
public categories. Prize money and trophies for the best krathongs range from
3,000 to 10,000 baht for the open class. The ‘Nang Noppamas’ pageant is
open to all single Thai women - who have not had children - from 16-25. The
Nang Noppamas Pattaya winner will receive a 50,000 baht cash prize and trophy.
Further details can be obtained by calling 038 410 200, 038 371 12 ext. 404.
Entries close for the krathong contest on November 24. Nang Noppamas
contestants must register at the Pattaya City Tourism promotion office, call
038 410 200, 038 371 12 ext. 108. Entries close November 23.
Promotions
Don’t miss the Annual Carpet & Rug Sale 2004
from Friday November 19 until Sunday December 12. Many opportunities are on
offer, real 20-40% discounts during sales only. 10% discounts on washing &
repairing carpets with free pick-up and delivery service. Free carpet
valuation and advice. Old, semi-old and antique tribal carpet from Central
Asia. Exchange and upgrading also possible. A well-known name in Thailand with
the largest collection of fine hand-knotted carpets & rugs from Iran,
Afghanistan, Kazakistan, Chechanya, and Pakistan. Persian Carpets,
225/636, Duck Square (Near Big C) Moo 10, South Pattaya Rd. For further
details call 09 788 8865, 01 633 4156 or email: carpetsbangkok @hotmail.com
First Indian Beauty Parlour in Pattaya, 2nd Floor The
Raj Indian Cuisine situated on Pattaya 3rd Road, 100m from North Pattaya
Road, for details please call Preet 09 181 7352 or 038 415 424.
Good news for all Door 2 Door customers: the very
popular food delivery service has now launched its 2005 edition menu.
Not only can you enjoy home delivered food from the existing 15 restaurants
but also from the 5 new restaurants that are excited about joining the Door 2
Door group. Accha Indian Restaurant, Amor Restaurant, Big Horn Steak House,
Caf้ New Orleans & Nicky’s Restaurant are now amongst the finest
selection of establishments that Door 2 Door offers. To cash in on this great
service simply call the Door 2 Door office 038 720 222 and one of thier
friendly drivers will bring a menu to your door.
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