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: [email protected] Technical enquiries: [email protected] BCCT information: http://www.bccthai.com

German-Thai Chamber of Commerce is happy to bring the Green Ventures event to the attention of German and Thai companies working in the field of environment and energy. The international cooperation forum for environmental and energy technology will be held in Potsdam, Germany from June 7 to 9, 2006. For more information contact: [email protected]

We are students of the School for Life in Chiangmai. Our school was founded as the “House for Aids Orphans” in 2002. Later, other disadvantaged children joined, such as children from hill tribe villages, children from the Burmese border, street children and lastly tsunami children.

On March 13, a group of about 70 students and 10 teachers are traveling from Chiang Mai by bus to the Eastern Seaboard and will be in Pattaya from March 22 to 27. This is our annual educational trip.

The goal of our trip is to learn by doing, through discovery and participation. This is our opportunity to experience other parts of the country beyond our small community to feel that we are a part of the larger whole.

In order to make this trip possible, we will perform northern and southern dances, a concert and exhibit students’ paintings to raise funds by auctioning and selling of paintings. The performance will be open to public on Friday and Saturday, March 24 & 25 at 1 p.m., at the Asian University campus. Admission is free. Please contact Khun Wanpen 09-814-7320 or 038-435-752 [email protected]

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 Cafe 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.

The Peak Restaurant, Dusit Resort, Pattaya 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.jame sons-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]

Pattaya’s most popular Power Jam Band rocks the Moon River Pub & Restaurant nightly except Mondays. 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.

The Irishman Bar has 6 nations rugby on a big screen. Second Road opposite Tiffany’s. Contact 09 2462146.

All Rotarians and guests are welcome to attend talks by guest speaker Prof. Dr. Nesser speaking about Alzheimer and how to avoid it; also anti-aging advice on Thursday March 9, 6.45 p.m. at the Woodlands Resort and Spa, Naklua. Cost: 500 baht (inclusive of tax, welcome drink, 3 course meal, tea/coffee).

BCCT offers an Ms Outlook 2003 2 day seminar held in close cooperation with Executrain Of Bangkok on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 March from 9 a.m. (registration) to 5 p.m. maximum 12 participants. Location: ExecuTrain of Bangkok, 20th Floor, Liberty Square, 287 Silom Road. Please book on-line at the BCCT website www.bccthai.com

An Investment Seminar of chamber member SEB Private Bank S.A. Singapore Branch will be held on March 23, 12.00 at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel. Please confirm attendance with Andreas Ebbe +65 6357 0895.

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.

The next European Young Professionals event will be held on Wednesday March 8. Please go to www.european youngprofessionals.com for more details. Please note that the European Young Professionals is a not-for-profit organisation.

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 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 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, Pratamnak Road.

At Gallery Opium Silk Threads art exhibition by Jessada Kongsommart. Now until March 12, 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 protected] or visit www.galleryopium.com Tel: (Gallery) 038 303040 or (Mobile) 05 0847947.

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: info@artcafe-thailand. com; 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.