The British Chamber of Commerce, Thailand is pleased to offer members the opportunity to advertise in the prestigious BCCT Handbook and Directory 2006, in this special edition marking the BCCT’s 60th anniversary. With a record high of 620 members, the BCCT continues to attract new members, reflecting the strengthening economy and the expansion of Thai–British business interests. General enquiries: greg@ bccthai.com Technical enquiries: [email protected] BCCT information: http://www.bccthai.com.

Now available at the Ace Café: Old Speckled Hen Ale, John Smiths Extra Smooth and Newcastle Brown Ale at extremely reasonable prices at Hanuman Corner, Jomtien. And yes, the best chef in Jomtien still works there! All day breakfasts, steaks, burgers, pies and an extensive Thai menu, with all dishes served in Western sized portions! Delicious all day fresh ground coffee, PG Tips & Tetley breakfast tea. Friendly no hassle staff are a delight and always game for some cheeky banter! So, visit the Ace Café for an early breakfast, an afternoon session or an evening social, and some of the best home cooking in town!

Amor Restaurant is now offering a Traditional English Afternoon Tea from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Pot of tea or cup of coffee, cucumber sandwiches, home made scones with fresh cream and strawberry preserves. The strawberry season is still with us and Amor is offering the following strawberry delicacies: Strawberry chicken breasts or pork fillet; pan fried with a sauce of fresh strawberries and crushed black peppercorns flamb้ed in brandy. And new desserts: strawberries with yoghurt and Chiang Mai longan honey, strawberries with sour cream and brown sugar. They continue to have the following: fresh strawberries and cream with whipped or pouring cream, fresh strawberries with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, French strawberries with Grand Marnier and whipped cream, Irish strawberries with Jameson’s and whipped cream, strawberry yoghurt smoothies, strawberry fruit shakes, and fresh strawberry milk shakes. Visit http://www. amorrestaurant.com

Art Café Pattaya introduces Menu Gastronomique - created by guest Chef Thierry from France. Savor an exquisite and thrilling 6-course-menu plus a half bottle of Boccacino wine from Sicily. For more information or reservations: 038 367652 or mobile: 01 8326031.

Casa Pascal Restaurant offers a new gourmet set menu serving from February 16 through 28, including French sparkling wine Champs Elysees Brut, France (Amuse Bouche), white wine (Angove’s Chalk Hill Blue, Colombard Chardonnay, Australia, 2004). Tatar of pan-seared Alaska scallops on young spinach leaves with pommery mustard dressing. Tomato consomm้ with ricotta ravioli. Pan-fried crystal prawn in black truffle butter sauce. Zalacca sherbet. Red wine: Butterfly Ridge Shiraz Cabernet Australia, 2004. Roasted duck breast on carnaroli risotto and spicy mango and curry sauce or grilled sea bass with dill potatoes and a port wine and balsamico sauce. Apple and cinnamon fritters with yogurt ice cream or a selection of premium French cheese. Coffee or tea. Calvados, Grappa, Remy Martin, Williams.

Truffle Indulgence at The Bay Italian Restaurant, Dusit Resort, Pattaya. Truffle has long held its mystique in the annals of culinary history and is often referred to as the ‘black diamond’. The Bay Italian Restaurant lets you experience the luxurious delights of truffles with an a la carte selection in February: Deep-fried truffle mozzarella salad with tomato fondue, white asparagus, pickled onion, tomato basil dressing and truffle foam; Risotto with black truffle and bacon, parmesan basket; Pan-fried beef tenderloin with rucola mash, baby vegetables, onion ice cream, and truffle meat sauce. Pamper your sweet tooth with Chef Guiseppe’s roast plums with honey and yogurt ice cream. For reservations: 038 425611-7 ext. 2270. The Peak now has inspired dim sum creations such as abalone stuffed with shrimp and ebiko roe, morel mushroom stuffed with shrimp and ebiko roe, crab claw stuffed with shrimp curry sauce, and sea cucumber stuffed with shrimp and ebiko roe. Also try chef recommended dishes: stir-fried king Phuket lobster with XO sauce and Hong Kong noodles, and lotus roots stuffed with sticky rice and honey plum. For reservations: 038 425611-7 ext. 2276. At the Dusit’s Cascade Café enjoy the new theme buffets. Every Wednesday night try Tex-Mex dishes. Friday nights are reserved for all curry lovers.

Jameson’s the Irish Pub has a host of Daily Specials! Don’t miss out on Jameson’s Thursday night special. Enjoy the two kebab mixed grills of beef, onion, pork, green pepper, chicken, tomato, liver, bacon, pineapple, kidney, and mushroom, served with white rice, salad & barbeque sauce. Also the famous British beers, Old Speckled Hen on draught and Newcastle Brown Ale by the bottle. Located at Soi Sukrudee (Soi A.R.), Pattaya, email: info@jamesons-pattaya. com Website: www.jamesons-pattaya.com

Mercure Hotel Pattaya presents P&P all you can eat pasta and pizza at the Cappuccino Terrace every Wednesday night. Contact: 038 425 050.

The Montien Hotel, Pattaya announces their Them Buffet Evenings 2006: Tuesdays - Verandah coffee shop ‘Reef &Beef’ international BBQ 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesdays-La Mer Restaurant Mediterranean 6.30p.m. – 10 p.m. Thursdays - Verandah Coffee Shop international 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday - Verandah Coffee Shop BBQ & seafood 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturdays - Verandah Coffee Shop international 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Pamper yourself with the exceptional variety of all-you-can-eat favorites, dazzlingly laid out for an evening of leisurely dining. Bring you family and friends. Sit back, relax and enjoy. For reservations please call 038-428155 ext 1620, 1621 E-mail; [email protected]

Sang’s Western Food is now open in Ban Chang: western food supplies for bacon, sausages, pies, pastries, cooked meats, etc. In association with Yorkies of Jomtien. Located in Soantakard Village near Pala.

Fusion Cuisine, The Tide Resort is presenting a new special promotion for spring with a Tropical Fruit Season for February. Tasty dishes such as tropical melon boat, salad of cantaloupe, melon and rock lobster, and grilled chicken breast with rambutan sauce. Also every Saturday evening, try the international buffet dinner, and the Tide Bakery breakfast stets. Bangsaen Beach Road. For more information call: 038 399200.

Sail in to the Lord Nelson, Soi 6 on Sundays, enjoy free bar snacks from 1 to 5 p.m. and watch the best of British comedy. Located 437/155-56 Soi 6 (Soi Yodsak) Pattaya.

Ray’s Place jazz bar at the Mercure Hotel Pattaya has live music and entertainment by Phil, a professional cocktail barman from St Tropez. Happy Hour every day from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 50% discount on all drinks. Mercure Hotel, Pattaya Second Road Soi 15, tel. 038 425 050, email [email protected]

The Royal Cliff Beach Resort is hosting a premier event A Grand Night At The Opera in the Grand Ballroom from 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. on Saturday, February 25. The concert features award-winning artistes from Korea – Sung-Hee Koo (Soprano), Jin-Hee Kim (Soprano), Heui-Up Yu (Mezzo Soprano), Chin Chon (Mezzo Soprano), Hong-Tae Kim (Tenor), Baeck-Ho Kim (Tenor), Jae-Seon Kim (Baritone), Hae-Chul Lim (Bass) and Won-Jin Na (Pianist). The singers will perform excerpts from timeless operatic classics including, Le Nozze di Figaro by Mozart, Carmen by Bizet, Duet from Zauberfloete by Mozart, Turandot by Puccini, Ernani by Verdi, II Barbiere di Siviglia by Rossini and La Traviata by Verdi. Tickets are priced at just 900 baht net per person and can be bought at the ticket counter located in the lobby of the Royal Cliff from February 15, or e-mail: [email protected]

German-Thai Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to their Eastern Sea Board Stammtisch on Friday, March 10, from 6 p.m. at the Moon River Pub, Thai Garden Resort, Pattaya. You don’t have to be a member of the Chamber, nor even German to join, and bring your spouse or friend along to grace our meeting.

Joint British Club/BCCT Kids Football Coaching in conjunction with little league soccer Singapore at the British Club, Bangkok (end Silom Soi 18) Sunday classes February 26, March 5, 12, 19 and 26. 6’s and under 3.30 to 4.30 p.m. 7’s and 8’s 4.30 - 5.30 p.m. 9’s and 10’s 5.30 - 6.30 p.m. Monday Classes February 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27. 11’s and 12’s 5.00 - 6.00 p.m. Cost THB 3,500 per child for six full sessions payable at the British Club on or before the date of the first session. Please e-mail the name and age of your child to: Hanni.Phillips@ britishclubbangkok.org or call Hanni at 02 2340247. Bookings cannot be made on-line on the BCCT website.

Mike Baird (M.J.B) Pattaya Mail’s Life In Fun City cartoonist is holding an exhibition until March 28, of his cartoons in full color A3 size and postcard size next to the Flamingo Hotel at the Salt and Pepper Restaurant behind IT-City, South Pattaya. Open every day from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. All profits go to the Pattaya Orphanage. Stop by and have a chuckle at the funny side of this town. You have never seen anything like this before. Now is your chance to take home a smile. Any Charities wishing to raffle these unique pictures, email. amuzingthaicartoons @yahoo.com

Liam’s Art Gallery is having a Soft Opening on March 4, at 6 p.m. 352/ 107 Soi 4, Pratumnak Road.

At Gallery Opium February 26 to March 12, Silk Threads art exhibition by Jessada Kongsommart. Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays and private viewings by appointment. 315/26 Thepprasit Road, M12. Contact: Alan Kirkland-Roath 038 303040, or 05 0847947, email: [email protected] or visit the website: www. galleryopium.com Tel: (Gallery) 038 303040 or (Mobile) 05 0847947.

Getting ... Something. An art exhibition of oil & acrylic on canvas. Until February 25, daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Spire group comprises of 7 Thai artists: Narakorn Sittites, Atthaporn Nimmalaikaew, Mongkol Sae-li, Nithipat Hoisangthong, Thassapol Borriboon, Marisa Eiamwong, Phansa Phutharaka. Location: Chamnan Gallery 308/16 moo 12, Thappraya Road, Banglamung, Pattaya City. Tel: 038 364 023 Tel: 015 778 494 Email: [email protected]. Selected works of Narakorn Sittites can also be viewed at Gallery Opium on Thepprasit Road, Pattaya City.

Free Overseas Calls at Art Café Pattaya: In addition to free ADSL Internet access service, patrons can call any other world-wide land line number without time limitations or restrictions. Also on offer are art reproductions of oil paintings from their talented and dedicated artists. 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]; www.artcafe-thailand.com

Travel in comfort with Dusit Hotels & Resorts’ new shuttle service, the Dusit Sprinter, a Mercedes Benz deluxe shuttle bus, custom-made to accommodate only 11 persons for maximum passenger comfort, bringing guests between Bangkok and Pattaya daily. The Dusit Sprinter leaves Dusit Resort, in Pattaya at 10.30 a.m. arriving at Dusit Thani, Bangkok at approx 12.30 p.m. It returns, leaving Bangkok at 2 p.m. and arrive at approx 4 p.m. Guests can book at the concierge of both hotels. Reservations are highly recommended. For details and reservations, please call 038 42 5611-7, ext. 2179-80.