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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.

Announcements

Farang Aid and Support Team (FAST) will be there when you find yourself in trouble. What would happen if you were involved in a serious accident and hospitalized? What would happen if you were arrested and detained by the police? What would happen if you were stopped and detained by immigration? What would happen in the event of your death? To get answers to these and many other questions please call: 01 762 0013. E-mail: [email protected]. Or visit www.fastaid.co.th

Bible reading club meets Thursdays at 11 a.m. at the Sabai Inn, Soi 2, between Beach Road and 2nd Road. Our purpose is to read and discuss the meaning of major portions of the text, enjoy each other’s company and have a good time. No naysayers please. Do come and let us wash ourselves in the words of the text. Questions to Roger at 04 073 1270.

I-TIM, the International Hotel and Tourism Industry Management School, is now accepting applications for the two-year diploma in Hotel and Tourism Management commencing in January 2006. Minimum entry level is M.6 or high school. All nationalities welcome. Each year includes a five month internship with placement available in all tourist destinations including Pattaya. Extended salaried internships available overseas in the second year to selected students. For further information visit www.i-tim.ac.th email: [email protected] or telephone 02 732 0170.

Clubs

Joint BCCT and AustCham Eastern Seaboard Networking on Friday November 25 from 6.30 p.m. Cost 500 Bt. The meeting will be held at Horseshoe Point Equestrian Center Resort, 100 Moo 9, Tambon Pong, Amphur Banglamung, Pattaya. For more details visit http://www.austchamthailand.com/AustCham/asp/eventdetail. asp?EventID=566&SponsorId=283

Dining

Tequila Reef will be holding its fourth annual Thanksgiving Day All You Can Eat Buffet (Nov 24). The buffet will feature turkey, ham, blackened duck breast and all the traditional trimmings plus salads and more. Price is 495 Bt per person and 250 Bt for children under 12 years. Both prices plus VAT. Soi 7 Beach Road about 60 meters off the beach. Call: 038-414035.

All you can eat Thanksgiving Buffet featuring Mom’s favorite recipes at Bob’s BBQ and Grill on November 24, between 3-4 p.m. only 499 Bt. First 50 prepaid reservations only. Call: 06 0496348 or 071322368.

Shenanigans is offering a wonderful All You Can Eat Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 24. On the menu are mouthwatering dishes starting with clam chowder, country pat้, prawn cocktail and full salad bar, then roast turkey, honey baked ham, roast loin of pork with crackling, corn on the cob, sage and onion stuffing, buttered carrots, grilled tomatoes, garden peas, cauliflower cheese, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and giblet gravy. For dessert, pumpkin pie with custard and ice cream. All you can eat for 555 Bt. From 4-11 p.m. Pattaya Marriot Resort, Pattaya 2nd Road.

The Amor Restaurant is now receiving reservations for their Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday November 24. Home made corn bread, New England clam chowder, roast turkey, sage and onion stuffing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, brandied, orange sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables and home made pumpkin pie, tea or coffee. Be pampered by family style service; waiters bringing you fresh hot platters and tureens from which to help yourselves all you want. Two sittings 7 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. For all those who are health conscious and those who are sensitive to sugar, another delightful treat at Amor Restaurant is the latest addition of home made sugar free desserts (currently Lemon Meringue Pie). The sugar free desserts will change from time to time. In addition, sugar free Italian gelato made from 97% fat free skimmed milk, and 100% fat free Sorbet. Reservations highly recommended for the Thanksgiving dinner Tel: 038 710 680. E-mail: [email protected] 244/15 Pattaya Land Soi 3, South Pattaya.

The Dusit Resort, Pattaya is now offering a Thai International Buffet Dinner at the Cascade Caf้. Enjoy the best of Thai cuisine with its wide selection of Thai dishes, while also savouring all time favourite Asian, Mediterranean and Western delicacies. Every night except Saturdays from 6.30-10 p.m. Also note the new a la carte menu at the Cascade Caf้ starting November 21. For reservations, please call 03842 5611-7 ext. 2149-50. Dusit’s famed Saturday BBQ Buffet continues to enthrall food lovers! Indulge in an extensive selection of barbecue items, entrees, salads, pasta, pastries and desserts. Thai, Chinese, Italian, carving stations with ham and roast beef, along with other delightful dishes to really satisfy the heartiest of appetites. For reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2270.

Indian by Nature is marking the Diwali Festival of Lights with a sumptuous special menu for the whole month of November. Come taste the legendary Indian tradition. For reservations call: 038 364 656.

Tropical Bert’s is now offering a Friday special of imported Atlantic cod in beer batter, chips, peas, bread and butter. Saturdays all U can eat Polish, Cumberland, Mexican and Old English pork sausages served with mashed potato, baked beans and onion gravy. Sundays traditional roast beef, lamb or pork served with roast and mashed potato, Yorkshire pudding, fresh vegetables and gravy. Tuesday golfers sign on at the bar and then just turn up on Tuesday from 8 a.m. for free breakfast, have a great day of golf followed by a free meal and presentations on return to Bert’s. Book your deep sea fishing trip at the bar and as long as all goes well B.B.Q. the results at Bert’s on your return. Junction of Beach Road and Soi 0.

Art Café now has shellfish every evening – Chef Thierry, their visiting guest chef from France is introducing some of his favourite dishes including his versions of traditional Marmitte Dieppoise, Bouillabaisse and hearty crabmeat cake. Every Friday and Saturday night there are Greek sirtaki and bouzouki tunes plus original lamb gyros with all the works. They also offer art reproductions of oil paintings from their talented and dedicated artists. Call for more information or reservations at: 038 367652 or mobile: 01 8326031.

The Montien Hotel, Pattaya is continuing their Theme Buffet Evenings. Tuesdays - Verandah Coffee Shop for the Asian buffet dinner 6-10 p.m. On Wednesdays La Mer Restaurant has a Mediterranean buffet dinner 6.30-10 p.m. Friday’s at the Verandah Coffee Shop it’s a BBQ & Seafood buffet dinner 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Saturdays the Verandah Coffee Shop lays out an international buffet dinner 6-10 p.m. Pamper yourself with the exceptional variety of all-you-can-eat favorites. For reservations please call 038428155 ext 1620-1 or email: [email protected]

Casa Pascal Restaurant invites you to enjoy Sundays with your family and friends for a Superb Sunday Brunch Buffet! Book your table now. Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pattaya Second Road, in front of the Marriott Resort. For more information or reservations call Kim at 019834182, 038723660 or visit: www.restaurant-pattaya.com.

Jameson’s the Irish Pub has a host of Daily Specials! Don’t miss out on Jameson’s new Wednesday night Curry Special. Enjoy the Sirloin Steak Night Thursday Special. Also new to Jameson’s is the famous British beers, Old Speckled Hen on draught and Newcastle Brown Ale by the bottle. Located: Soi Sukrudee (Soi A.R.), Pattaya, email: info@jamesons-pattaya. com Website: www.jamesons -pattaya.com

Entertainment

The Royal London Circus is in to town with top performers from 17 nations around the world. Last show November 27. Mon to Thurs 7 p.m., Fri 5.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m., Sat, Sun and Public Holidays 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. Location is next to the Hardtien Restaurant, Pattaya 3rd Road. For more information in English call 05 1789007, Thai or English 01 5973737 and 09 7246393.

Pattaya’s most popular Power Jam Band, rocking the Moon River Pub & Restaurant, plays nightly except on Mondays. Taste the new snack towers; 3 layers of delicious snacks! Happy hour is daily from 6.30 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. Located in front of the Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road.

Events

Gallery Opium are delighted to present ‘Chi, breath of life’, power that moves the universe, a unique solo art exhibition showing the works of mixed media artist Ingrid Van der Heyden. Open to the public from Sunday November 13-27, at the Gallery Opium, 315/26 Thepprasit Road M12, Banglamung, Pattaya City. For further press information please contact: Alan Kirkland-Roath at 038 303 040, mobile: 050 847 947 or email: galleryopium @dial.pipex.com

Autumn in Jomtien. A musical journey presented by Ben Hansen featuring the Sea Breeze Group, Monika Rottmann, Barry Pethig and Roger Refarman. Immortal songs from a bygone era some sixty years ago; Friday November 18, from 7 p.m. till late. Show starts at 8.30 p.m. During performances no admittance. Dress code: smart casual. 403/73 Pacific Jomtien Area Soi F. Reservations: [email protected] - mobile 09-9833351.

Golden Siam Night Charity Ball. Pattaya International Ladies Club invites you to the ball of the year on Saturday November 26 at the Siam ballroom, Royal Cliff Beach Resort, beginning at 7 p.m. A delicious four-course dinner with wines will be served. There will be lucky door prizes, souvenir photos, a charity auction and dancing will go on until late. Dress formal. Tickets are 1,700 baht, please contact Arlette Cykman 038 416 133 or Chitra Chandrasiri 06 14 60 475.

Art Café้ is proud to present the ‘Six Ideas’ art group’s work pieces in its premises as of Monday November 28, until December 18. The festive opening starts with a cocktail reception at 7 p.m. and the opening ceremony is scheduled for 8 p.m. Price for Mediterranean buffet and unlimited pre-dinner drinks on the opening night is 850 Bt net per person. Please make your reservation soon!

Enjoy good health through exercise at the Dusit Resort Sports Club.

Siam Ocean World has kindly extended an opportunity to preview their newly completed aquarium, together with 70 school children from Sai Yoke Yai School near Kanchanaburi. This is one of four schools supported by AustCham. Wednesday, November 30, 2005 from 11:15 – 1 p.m. Cost: 500 baht. Location: B 1, Siam Paragon Complex (next to Siam BTS), Bangkok. The opportunity is available to members only and will be limited to no more than 50 adults in total; and only one person per corporate member. For details contact Martin Kyle execdirector @austchamthailand.com Book on line: http://www. austchamthailand.com/AustCham/asp/eventdetail first 50 bookings will be accepted.

Enjoy Christmas Eve at La Mer Restaurant, Montien Hotel, Pattaya. Featuring a sumptuous multi-course festive set-dinner with all the trimmings. Adults Bt 1,800++, child Bt 1,300++ From 6.30-10.30 p.m. December 24. Piano music, carol singing and Santa Claus will have gifts for the children. A Christmas Buffet Dinner will be served on December 25 at the Veranda Coffee Shop, Montien Hotel, Pattaya from 6 -10 p.m. Adults Bt 750++, child Bt 450++. There will be carol singing and Santa will have gifts for the children. Make this Christmas Special.

Joys of Christmas at Dusit Resort, Pattaya. On Christmas Eve, you and your loved ones are invited to have a fun-filled night at The Point! Enjoy a lavish Christmas feast with the beautiful view of the Pattaya Bay. The Mask, one of the best magicians in the world will be performing, plus the fire-breathing Mayans and other stunning performances to take your breath away. Santa Claus will be there to give presents to both the young and the young at heart. Win fabulous prizes including the grand prize of two roundtrip tickets to Chiang Mai. Enjoy the fireworks display and dance the night away with your loved ones. December 24 from 7-11p.m. Bt 4,000++ for adults & Bt 2,000++ for children 5-12 years old. For reservations, please call +66 (0) 3842 5611-7 ext. 2149-50.

Promotions

Dusit Resort Sports Club introduces Big Bonus Week. In November, you and a friend are offered a chance to try the best health and fitness club on the Eastern Seaboard. Get three months membership and get one extra week free. You can either give a friend a one week free trial or you can extend your membership for one more week. 3-Month Membership Promotional Rate: Single Bt 6,750. Husband & Wife Bt 10,125. Family Bt 12,150. Promotion is valid until November 31, 2005 every day until 9:30 p.m. Operation hours Mon – Fri 6a.m.-10 p.m. Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. For further details and membership information, please call: 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2226.

The Tide Bakery, a facility outlet of the Tide Resort Hotel, will present a new special promotion for Christmas and New Year cakes. If you order ten (2 pound) cakes, you will get one free with free delivery (within 50km of the resort) and you can choose your pick up or delivery day. For more information or to order, please call the Food and Beverage Department 038 399 200.

Free Oversea Calls at Art Café Pattaya: In addition to free ADSL Internet access service, patrons can now also take advantage of the free overseas call desk service at the Art Café bar lounge. Any call to another world-wide land line number can be made by patrons without time limitations or restrictions. For further information please contact or come to the Art Café Pattaya, 285/3, Moo 5, Soi 16 Pattaya Naklua Road, Pattaya. Tel: 038 367 652 or 01 832 6031, email: [email protected] or www.artcafe-thailand.com

Door 2 Door is once again offering a special promotion from The Sportsman Pub & Restaurant, Soi 13, Beach Road. Receive a free voucher for 1 free all day English breakfast with all food orders over 1000 Bt. To receive your free Door 2 Door menu (2005 edition) just call 038 720 222. Or visit www.door2doorpattaya.com