Announcements

Dr. Kamaljit Singh has returned to Pattaya and practices at his small clinic near the Memorial Hospital (parking facility). Dr. Kamaljit is known and acknowledged for his magnetic massage healing method which stimulates the blood circulation and mitigates or heals symptoms of diseases. His motto is "a good circulation and proper breathing methods keep the body healthy." His clinic is located at 338/1 Moo 10, Pattaya Klang Road. Call 086 903 2543 or send an e-mail to [email protected]

Clubs & Associations

The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, March 16. The Club meets every Sunday morning at Henry J. Bean’s Restaurant on the north end of Beach Road in the grounds of the Amari Orchid Resort. The program starts as usual at 10:30 a.m. with a buffet breakfast available from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Everyone is warmly welcome. This week the PCEC welcomes back personnel from Bangkok Hospital Pattaya whose subject this week will be neurology. This will be followed by the ever lively Open Forum and update on happenings in and around Pattaya. A full report appears each week in Pattaya Mail. For more information about the Sunday meeting and the numerous other weekday activities of the PCEC, see the Club’s website at www.pattayacity expatsclub.com and learn more about the many and varied activities to which everyone is welcome.

The PILC March Coffee Morning will be hosted at La Luna restaurant on Tuesday, March 18, starting at 10:30am. No reservations required; members and guests 150 baht. La Luna is located on 3rd Road, near the North Road traffic light, and the phone number is: 038-489-329. For additional information, please contact Alvi Sinthuvanik at 081-864-5757 or 038-488-522, email: [email protected].

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Pattaya: The Pattaya Group meets Monday & Thursday at noon; Monday, Tuesday & Friday at 5pm and Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday at 7:30pm at the Satree Pattana Center, Soi Skaw Beach (2nd Rd): Contact Jim on 087 927 0437. The Good Morning Pattaya Group meets every morning 9am at the Highlander Guest House, Soi Skaw Beach: Contact Mike 081 741 3166. The Jomtien Group meets everyday at noon at Jomtien Long Stay Hotel: Contact: Jerry 086 141 7748.

Dining

Easter Buffet at Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa: From March 21-24, the Garden Cafe Easter Buffet offers a vast variety of food for a perfect family dinner all set in a "Uniquely Thai" atmosphere! 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at baht 1,200++. The Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa is located next to the Royal Garden shopping plaza. For booking and enquiries, please contact (66) 38 412 120.

Marvelous Mangoes for summer desserts at Dusit Thani Pattaya: We treat all sweet mango lovers to a whole month of pick-of-the-crop mangoes, served in delightful desserts or refreshing fruit cocktail drinks at all Dusit gourmet outlets. Thailand’s beloved fruit is served in delicious pastries, in the traditional Thai style with coconut cream and sticky rice, or with a surprising western twist! Done whichever way, you will surely love them! Throughout March, the Marvelous Mango is what it’s all about at the Dusit Gourmet. Also available at The Cascade and The Bay Italian Restaurant. For more information, please call 0 3842 5611-7.

Indian by Nature is celebrating their 4th Anniversary on Sunday, March 16. Enjoy a seven-course gourmet dinner for two, priced at only baht 1400+. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling 038 364 656 (after 4pm), 081 862 9452 or 089 205 3020.

Amazing Saturday Brunch at More Bar & Grill: Wow, the first Saturday brunch in Pattaya! A full range of an all-you-can-eat international flavor brunch buffet. The highlights include seafood, creamy pastas, freshly-made Japanese sushi, carvery and a huge variety of desserts. Inclusive is one bottle of finely selected premium bubbling sparkling wine, which you can enjoy in a beautiful and modern ambience. The price is only baht 990++ inclusive of one bottle of sparkling wine, from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The More Bar & Grill is located on Pattaya 2nd Road at the front of the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa, next to the Royal Garden shopping plaza. For more information call (66) 38 412 120.

Come enjoy Casa Pascal Restaurant’s gourmet set menu: Entrees: beef carpaccio with black olive & basil coulis, rock lobster in saffron cream soup, oysters in champagne flavored hollandaise mousseline, mango sherbet. Main course: over baked Norwegian salmon on Sun dried tomatoes and roasted garlic or gratinated provencale duck confit with white wine glazed vegetables. Dessert: berries crème brûlée or selection of premium international cheese, plus coffee or tea, Calvados, Grappa, Remy Martin, Williams. Food only 1,450 baht net or menu with unlimited beverages 2,900 baht net. Open daily 11:00 - 23.00. Sunday brunch buffet: every Sunday 10:30 - 15:00, adults 899 baht net including a glass of house champagne, children 599. For reservation (038) 723 660 fax (038) 723 659, e-mail: info @restaurant-pattya.com. For more information: www. restaurant-pattaya.com

Throughout March at Mantra Restaurant & Bar the menu will have you in a spin! Bringing some tasty devils fresh to your plate, get acquainted with the smooth exotic richness of Tasmanian salmon. Revel in a diverse and devilishly seductive menu brimming with sushi, salads, soups, spicy options and sinfully divine baked or poached sensations. Set your tongue tingling, with these rousing Tasmanian salmon creations from Superchef Supachai … He’s done it again – Mantra Style! For Mantra Restaurant & Bar info, visit www.mantra-pattaya.com, for reservations call +66 (0) 3842 9591 or email: [email protected]

The newly renovated Cascade Restaurant offers not only the best in Thai dining, but also superb international cuisine. Buffets are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner (except Wednesday and Saturday nights). There is always a great selection and unlimited servings from the salad bar and the seafood, Thai, Asian and European stations. While you dine in the Cascade’s newly refurbished facilities, enjoy the view of the cascading waterfall at the Atrium. Buffet lunch is baht 500++, buffet dinner is baht 676++. For the month of March, a "Wine Buffet" is on offer to complement a sumptuous lunch or dinner with a free flow of red or white wine, from an exquisite selection of fine wines. Additional charge is baht 1,000++ (for lunch), and baht 1,500++ (for dinner). The Cascade Restaurant is located on the 4th floor of Dusit Thani Pattaya. For more information and reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2153.

If you are an oyster lover, visit The Peak, the modern and chic Chinese restaurant at Dusit Thani Pattaya. For the whole month of March, experience an oyster treat on the chef’s menu that boasts specialties such as Tasmanian oysters, Sydney rock oysters, and giant Thai oysters served at their freshest on ice. Let Chef Chi Tak Lai dazzle you with his famous oyster dish recipes, using only the best ingredients! The Peak Chinese Restaurant is located on the 8th floor of Dusit Thani Pattaya. Open every day from 11:30am-2:30pm for lunch. For dinner, from 6:30pm-10pm. For more information and reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2276.

It’s Strawberry Season again at Amor Restaurant. Richard and his team are preparing a host of great strawberry dishes, desserts and cocktails for you: strawberry pork fillet 370 - pan fried with a sauce of fresh strawberries and crushed black peppercorns flambéed in brandy; strawberry chicken breasts 390 - pan fried with a sauce of fresh strawberries and crushed black peppercorns flambéed in brandy; strawberries and yoghurt 150 - with yoghurt and Chiang Mai longan honey; strawberries and sour cream 150 - with sour cream and brown sugar; strawberries and cream 150 - with whipped or pouring cream; strawberries and ice cream 150 - with a scoop of vanilla ice cream; French strawberries 190 - with Grand Marnier and whipped cream; Irish strawberries 180 - with Jameson’s and whipped cream; Strawberry Amor 250 - vodka, crème de cacao, white crème de menthe and fresh strawberries; strawberry daiquiri 190; strawberry piòa colada 210. Visit www.amorrestaurant.com, tel. 038-710-680 (Open 5pm to midnight).

Theme buffet evenings at the Montien Hotel, Pattaya: Tuesdays - Verandah Coffee Shop, reef & beef international BBQ buffet dinner, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., adults 750++ baht / children 400++ baht; Wednesdays - La Mer Restaurant, Mediterranean buffet dinner 6.30 p.m. - 10 p.m., adults 650++ baht / children 350++ baht; Friday - Verandah Coffee Shop, BBQ & seafood buffet dinner 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., adults 750++ baht / children 400++ baht; Saturday - Verandah Coffee Shop, international buffet dinner 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., adults 650++ baht / children 350++ baht. 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 please call 038-428155, 361340 ext 1620, 1621 or e-mail: [email protected]

Shenanigans Irish Pub is now open at its new location on the first floor of the new, upscale ‘The Avenue’ shopping mall, Pattaya 2nd Road, Opp. Soi Post Office. For details of all upcoming events and dining choices check the Web site at www.shenanigans-pattaya.com or email: [email protected]

New and only at Moon River Pub! The After Work Club, Sunday through Thursday, 7 pm to midnight, offers guests a Western or Thai evening menu. Groups of 30 people may choose from the European and Thai all you can eat buffet (booking 1 day in advance). The all you can drink (wine, beer, juice, soft drinks, whiskey, tequila, etc.) counts for both offers. Price per person: 1,000 baht each. The Moon River Pub is located in front of the Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road.

Jameson’s Irish Pub’s Wednesday three-course ‘Quick Service’ special for 195 baht continues: Home made soup, mixed salad, or mussels ‘vinai’ (cooked in their shells with butter, garlic & herbs). Steak and mushroom pie (cooked in a beer sauce) with crisp french-fries followed by dessert - a choice of two items, depending upon the chef’s mood! This new three-course Wednesday special is served from 12 Noon till 11pm. Other daily specials include on Monday: fillet steak special 195 baht; Tuesday: chicken cordon bleu, chicken breast stuffed with ham & cheese served with chips, vegetables, & gravy sauce. 195 baht; Thursday: lasagna with meat sauce & white sauce covered with cheddar cheese & parmesan cheese served with mixed salad. 195 baht. All the specials are served with starter & dessert. Start from 12 noon until 11 p.m. As always Jameson’s serves its all day and night carvery at the weekends, as much as you can eat for 350 baht; soup & salad bar 175 baht. Saturday 5 pm – 11 pm and Sunday 1 pm – 11 pm. Cider on draft is back as well as bottled Newcastle Brown Ale. Jameson’s Irish Pub, 80/164 Soi Sukrudee (Soi AR), Pattaya, Tel. 038-361-873-4, email [email protected]

Café New Orleans, a culinary landmark for over 9 years on eclectic Pattayaland Soi 2, has expanded its Fiesta Filipina menu and added an additional special menu including imported black Angus tenderloin steak, succulent lamb tenderloin, scallops, assorted dinner crepes and chocolate soufflé for dessert. You can order anything from the famous rack of baby back ribs and imported steaks to special gourmet entrées, side dishes and deserts. Chefs coming from some of the top restaurants in Manila prepare delicious Filipino dishes to suit all tastes. For more information or to make a reservation call 038 710 805, fax 038 710 784.

Aisawan Resort & Spa, Pattaya presents a wine buffet promotion. Enjoy a selection of 3 white wines and 3 red wines from South Africa. Come and enjoy every day from 7-10 p.m. Drink a limitless amount for only 800 ++ baht per person including cheese plate. This promotion is available now at Bay Leaf Restaurant, Aisawan Resort & Spa. Tel. 038 411 940-8.

Wine and French Appetizers at World Wide Wine Cellar: Match 2 glasses of imported wines from the blackboard of the World Wide Wine Cellar and an appetizing selection of French baguettes with spinach, garlic and Mozzarella cheese or stuffed mushrooms with Italian meats and cheeses or hot spicy cheese bread, a great value for a great taste at only baht 790++ per person. The World Wide Wine Cellar is located at the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa, next to the Royal Garden shopping plaza. For more information and reservation please call (66) 38 412 120.

Entertainment

Steps & Rhythm Dance Academy will hold Social Dancing Parties on March 22 and April 5 from 8.30 p.m. onwards. The entrance fee is 250 baht and includes one drink! Dance to some great Latin music, and let the Academy’s dance teachers lead you on the dance floor! Prior reservations essential! Please call Stephanie Moorhouse for further information on 089 544 4842 or visit us at Steps & Rhythm, 247/37 -38, Moo 11, Nongprue, Banglamung. The Academy will also run 2 workshops in Waltz and Chacha for complete beginners on March 25 and March 27 from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. The registration fee is 550 baht per person only! Please visit us and register by March 23 for the workshops!

Come and enjoy Live, world-class music at the Jazz Pit Pub on Soi 5, Second Road, every night except Tuesdays. On Monday nights international artists get together for jam sessions, so if you play an instrument or just love the sound of jazz, come and join in the fun in this classy and cozy atmosphere.

Events

Gallery Opium announces "Creation & Transformation" an exhibit by artists Jieng Sae Jern & Marianne Hvass Kure running from now till Saturday, March 29. In this exhibition, Jieng and Marianne combine ideas that are influenced and inspired by eastern philosophies and techniques, and western shapes. Venue: Gallery Opium, 315/26 Thepprasit Road, Pattaya City. See www.galleryopium.com

Promotions

Running Hot & Cold at the –5 Supper Club: Throughout the month of March, anyone making a reservation for a 3-course meal at the –5 Supper Club will get a free ‘cool down’ in the –5 Ice Bar (subject to advance reservations only). The –5 Supper Club is located at the Amari Nova Suites, Soi Petchtrakool, Pattaya. Call 038 489 488 for details.

Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya Party Pack - Fab Four! - Choose four dishes from Hard Rock’s six-pack offering. Party pack includes 1 jug of Singha beer and 1 jug of soft drink plus 1 classic Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya tee shirt and a complimentary photo at only THB 1,800 net. For more information & reservations please call 038 426 635.

Door 2 Door’s March double promotion from Ahaar Indian Restaurant, Soi Post Office, 2nd Road: receive a free masala papadum (2 pieces) with all food orders over 750 baht plus also receive a 10% discount from the Continental Restaurant, 315/158, Thappraya Road. To receive your free Door 2 Door menu (2008 Edition) call 038 720 222 and a friendly driver will deliver a free copy to you, or visit www.door2doorpattaya.com