Clubs & Associations

The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, April 13. 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 the Nai Amphur Mongkol who will preside over a traditional Songkran ceremony as an introduction to the real meaning of the festival. This will be followed by the ever-lively Open Forum and an update on the 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. pattayacityexpatsclub.com and learn more about the many and varied activities to which everyone is welcome.

The Pattaya International Ladies Club’s April Coffee Morning is being held at the Pan Pan Restaurant on Tuesday, April 22, starting at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome - No reservations required.

The Pattaya Irish Society meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Moonrakers in Pong. Call John on 086 112 0988 for details.

Ocean Marina Yacht Club invites experienced sailors and learners for racing weekends and fun sail/training weekends. The club has 5 star clubhouse facilities and a fleet of 25' racing yachts available. www.omycsailing.com, phone Kev Scott 087 825 0011.

Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya welcomes you to their Wednesday meetings in the Rotary room Royal Cliff Grand Hotel: Time 18.30 for 19.00. Contact Lloyd Jones (Membership) 0878043943.

For the past 28 years the Samaritans of Thailand have been providing confidential crisis intervention services over the telephone. The English-speaking unit, Samaritans English Help Line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support to the expatriate community. English-speaking staff, trained in crisis intervention will provide active, non-judgmental and empathetic listening services on the phone. All calls will be handled on an anonymous basis and are free of charge. Please call (02) 713-6791 (24hrs a day, 7 days a week).

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.nederlands everenigingpattaya.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

Siam Bayshore Resort & Spa’s Bali Hai by the Sea offers a daily seafood BBQ buffet with delicacies from the sea and other local and international specialties in impressive surroundings. Sit under the stars with your loved one and enjoy the view over the Gulf of Siam and the lights of Pattaya while enjoying freshly prepared food items. Call 038 428-678-81 for details.

Poseidon Restaurant & Casa Pascal Restaurant are both now offering new daily set lunch menus. Choose from a wide range of appetizers, soups, mains & desserts, and build your own 2 to 4 course set menu. The price is very attractive 350 baht for 2 courses / 490 baht for 4 courses. The a la carte menu is also available. Don’t forget the free car wash during lunch from 11.00 - 14.00 at Casa Pascal. The set menu is available every day from 11.00 hrs. - 14.00 hrs, except on Sundays when there is the Brunch Buffet at Casa Pascal from 10.00 hrs. - 15.00 hrs. Call (038) 723 660 for more information.

The Mata Hari Restaurant would like to announce that it will be closed for the Songkran Holidays from Tuesday April 8 – Monday April 21. Re-open Tuesday April 22. Reservations will be accepted from Friday April 18 onwards by calling 038 259 799.

Songkran and Sangria at Captain’s Corner: Escape the summer heat at Captain’s Corner BBQ restaurant with the special drink "White Sangria". Originated in Spain, Sangria is a chilled white wine drink with delicious tropical fruit bits to add the little extra bite. Sip together with the famous Eat-All-You-Can BBQ, great taste and wonderfully refreshing! Price per glass 145 baht+. Price per 250ml carafe 270 baht+. Price per 500 ml carafe 480 baht+. The Captain’s Corner BBQ restaurant is located at the Residence Suites, Thappraya Road on the way to Jomtien.

This April, Mantra Restaurant and Bar delights in presenting you with Alaskan king crab and Dungeness crab for your dining pleasure. Throughout April, why not try all of the rousing crab temptations on the special menu? Crazy about crab? You soon will be! Let super-chef Supachai put a smile on your face! Enjoy this fresh crab craziness at Mantra! For more info and reservations, contact Tel: +66 (0) 3842 9591 or email: [email protected] and be sure to visit www.mantra-pattaya.com

Essence Restaurant at the Amari Resort and Tower invites you to an Italian dining evening in the unique setting of the poolside terrace. The resident chef has created a wonderful buffet of authentic Italian home style cooking. Enjoy a wide range of antipasto or create your own pasta dish and delight in a full mouthwatering dessert buffet. Every Friday from 18:00 - 22:00: Only 590 baht++ per person. For reservations and more info, call 038 418-418 or email: [email protected], Website: www.amari.com/orchid

Come enjoy Casa Pascal Restaurant’s gourmet set menu: Entrees: Salad of asparagus and champignons with hazelnut dressing, cream of roasted bell pepper with smoked duck breast, pan-seared tuna on braised tomato wedges and vegetable vinaigrette, passion fruit sherbet. Main course: cashew nuts coated Chilean sea bass in citrus fruits emulsion and glazed fennel or veal medallions in cognac cream sauce on roasted potato cakes and sautéed spinach. Dessert: selected berries in a sweet mascarpone cream and passion fruit coulis or selection of premium international cheese, 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

In April, we’ll keep the heat at bay, only at The Bay Restaurant: Light and simple, that’s how our home-made pasta preparations will be all throughout April. Let our new Italian chef Claudio whip up something incredibly tasty using only the freshest veggies and herbs to mix with your pasta, making for a scrumptious pasta meal! There will be more authentic Italian dishes to choose from on the menu. Each one is guaranteed to give you a refreshing time. A surefire way to defy the summer heat! Choose to dine in or eat alfresco with the stunning view of Pattaya Bay. The Bay Italian Restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of Dusit Thani Pattaya. Open every day, from 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. For reservations, please call 0 3842 5612-7 ext. 2270

Amazing Saturday Brunch at More 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 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.

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++. 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.

Theme buffet evenings at the Montien Hotel, Pattaya: 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]

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.

Songkran Activities

Sprinkle the fun during Songkran and mark the start of Thai New Year at the Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Celebrate with superb Thai hospitality and great cuisine. Enjoy a Thai and international buffet dinner in the gardens under the stars. Entertainment by the traditional Thai dancers and other performances are sure to impress! Priced at only 750 baht++ per person. Starts from 7 p.m. onwards. For reservations and more info call 038 418 418 or email: [email protected], Website: www.amari.com/orchid

Dusit Thani Pattaya’s Songkran celebrations are bigger and better than ever before! Experience a memorable evening of fun and tradition at the Chaba Pool with Thai folk dance and music. Also, be sure to bring along a big appetite as a tremendous spread of regional Thai specialties await you to celebrate one of the most frolicsome holidays in Thailand. Be part of the Thai New Year festivities on April 13 at the Chaba Pool of Dusit Thani Pattaya. Price is baht 1,495++, half price for children (5-12 years). For more information reservations, please call 0 3842 5612-7, Ext. 2149-50.

Entertainment

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

The Charity Club is now selling tickets for the St. George’s Day celebration at the Caddy Shack for Wednesday April 23 – Ticket price of 300 baht includes fish and chip supper, live music plus a charity raffle & auction with the proceeds going to the Jaidee Appeal working on the next gala dinner! Tickets are available from Malcolm on 089 744 1040, Christina 089 545 4185, the Caddy Shack or the Queen Victoria Inn.

Steps & Rhythm Dance Academy will hold 2 workshops in waltz on April 16 and salsa on April 17 at beginner to intermediate level from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you are new to these dances, attending a workshop offers the opportunity to get a feel for the dance in a friendly group environment. The registration fee is 550 baht per person per workshop! Book the 2 workshops and get a discount! Registrations are essential by April 11. For further information, please call Stephanie on 089 544 4842 or visit us at Steps & Rhythm, 247/37 -38, Moo 11, Nongprue, Banglamung.

Celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Mantra Restaurant & Bar, North Beach Road, Pattaya, on Saturday April 26. It’s definitely not a jelly and ice cream affair! Glam up in red and black, knock back the champers, along with a delectable tempting birthday menu, full of mouthwatering sensations from Superchef Supachai. Let the good times flow as smoothly as the bubbly and say ‘Happy Birthday Mantra!’ Delivering the tunes til late for this momentous occasion is the hot and famous She-DJ from Bangkok, DJ Ning. Mantra’s fantastic birthday dinner is available at 2,222 baht+ per person or if you just want to join the party in the bar lounge, indulge in your colour of choice: gold package includes free-flow Delamotte Champagne @ 2,922 baht+ per person; red package includes free-flow wine buffet, beer, Johnny Walker Red Label @ 1,222 baht+ per person. For advance reservations (recommended) and more info, call +66 (0) 3842 9591, email: [email protected] or visit the website at: www.mantra-pattaya.com

Promotions

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 April 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 & also receive a free tikka masala with all food orders over 1500 baht, plus also receive a 10% discount from Casa Pascal Restaurant, 485/4, 2nd Road, opposite Soi Post Office. To receive your free Door 2 Door Menu (2008 Edition) just call 038 720 222 and a friendly driver will deliver a free copy to you, or visit www.door2doorpattaya.com