The Royal British Legion Thailand is now firmly established at Tropical Bert’s 2nd Road next to Soi 6/1. We are now approaching 70 members, why don’t you become No 70. Served in H.M. Armed Forces? Or even if you have not, as long as you support the principles of the Legion you are welcome to join. We meet every Sunday lunch from 1pm, our future trips are April 24 - a two day trip to the River Kwai for ANZAC Day (Aussies and Kiwis welcome) and early June - a week in Batu Gajah, Malaysia, once again to meet up with our Aussie friends and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Malay Emergency. Contact Bert 089 8072335 or call in to Tropical Bert’s 2nd Road Opp Bangkok Bank.

Rotary Club Pattaya Marina meets every Friday at 7pm at the Balcony Restaurant (Pattaya North Rd). For further information call President Nicolas Demet on 081 983 4082.

Chess Club players meet every day at "Margarita Madness" by Soi 10, Jomtien Beach Road, directly across from the Sea Breeze Hotel. Everyone welcome. Call 087 008 9951 for details.

The Dutch Expat Club meets the last Thursday of every month at Chateau Dale on Thappraya Road at 6pm. For full details please check out the website at www. nederland severenigingpattaya. org or email albertmartin26@ yahoo.com. New members are always welcome.

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.

Amazing Saturday Brunch at Moooore Bar & Grill: 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 Moooore 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: 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: [email protected]. 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 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!