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Announcements
Myanmar Cyclone Appeal:
The former PILC president Rosanne Diamente is now a woman with a mission: She
is arranging help for the people in the Burma cyclone area. She needs clothes
and money. If you are willing to help please contact her at 081 865 0714.
Clubs &
Associations
The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats
Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, May 25. 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 welcome. This week
the PCEC welcomes Jao, the manager of the Yenjit Money Exchange business which
when started by her mother, was the first money exchange shop on what was to
become Walking Street. Jao will provide insight into the world of foreign
currency. 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. Check out www.pattayacityexpatsclub .com for more information.
The Pattaya International Ladies Club will
take a welfare tour on Wednesday, May 28 with visits to the Tamar Center,
Mercy Centre, and Fountain of Life Women’s Center. Call Alvi Sinthuvanik on
081 864 5754 or Brooke Begovich 085 698 1733 for further details.
The Pattaya Irish Society meets every
Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Moonrakers in Pong. Call John on 086 112 0988 for
details.
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 include in early June a week in Batu Gajah,
Malaysia: a chance 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
Come by The Bay at Dusit Thani Pattaya
for a marvelous Italian dining experience! For the month of May, we invite you
to try Chef Claudio’s renowned Italian specialties including papardelle alla
menta con ragu d’ agnello (home made mint-flavoured pasta tossed with lamb
ragout), fettucine "Marco Polo" (black and white fettuccine pasta
with crab meat enhanced by celery and fennel flambéed with Americano),
capelli d’angelo dello chef (angel hair chef’s special, beef and pork
cubes sautéed with diced tomatoes, mushrooms and flambéed with Barolo wine)
and sachetti di pasta ai frutti di mare in salsa di zafferano (seafood parcels
tossed with saffron sauce). All prepared with an authentic Italian culinary
flair using only the freshest ingredients! Dine in or alfresco with the
breathtaking view of Pattaya Bay. The Bay Italian Restaurant is located on the
3rd floor of Dusit Thani Pattaya.
Open every day for lunch from 11:30 am-2:30 pm, Dinner from 6:30-10 pm. For
more information and reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext 2270.
Mantra Restaurant & Bar presents
an Oyster Oasis throughout the month of May. Discover these delicious fruits
of the sea in awe-inspiring creations and food designs from Superchef
Supachai. There’s a whole oyster oasis waiting to be devoured so head over
to Mantra, stock up on some mineral goodness and get yourself in the mood.
Mantra Restaurant & Bar is situated at the Amari Resort & Tower on
Pattaya Beach Road. Open 5pm - 1am daily. Call 038 429 591 or email:
[email protected] for reservations.
Fantastic fish creations at The Peak
Restaurant, Dusit Thani Pattaya: Throughout May, award-winning chef, Chi
Tak Lai will prepare only the finest fish creations that will surely enchant
your palate. Stroll up to the 9th
floor of Dusit Thani Pattaya and find yourself in the simple yet sophisticated
setting of The Peak, the five-star hotel’s Chinese Restaurant where
authentic Chinese cuisine is complemented by the splendid view of Pattaya Bay!
This month’s signature dishes include pan-fried salmon with fruit
mayonnaise, fish fillet soup with conpoy and dry rice fish, stuffed snow fish
with Yunan ham and fried egg noodle with black pepper, 2 styles of sea bass
(yin-yang) and fried stuffed ginkgo nut with sesame. The Peak is open every
day, 11:30 am-2:30 pm for lunch, and for dinner from 6:30 pm-10 pm. For
reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2276.
Have a Ball at Amor this summer!
Enjoy this special three-course menu from May 15 until September 30, 2008 at
the fantastic price of only baht 290+. The menu includes cream of tomato,
cream of pumpkin or country vegetable soup or a mixed salad, Richard’s
famous meatball curry with home made mango chutney and rice or spaghetti and
meatballs with freshly grated parmesan, and for dessert a scoop of vanilla,
chocolate or strawberry ice cream. (Early bird discount not applicable). Also
don’t forget the summer early bird promotion from May 15 to September 30,
2008. We are offering a special 20% discount on all food and drink (excluding
wines) from 5pm to 7pm (for dine in only: cannot be combined with any other
discount or promotion). So come and join us this summer for more delicious
Amor food. For more information tel: 038-710-680, email:
[email protected], www.amorrestaurant.com, open 5pm to midnight,
daily.
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. Call (038) 723
660 for more information.
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.
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: orchid @amari.com,
Website: www. amari.com/orchid
Come enjoy Casa Pascal Restaurant’s
gourmet set menu. Entrees: fresh baby artichoke on hazelnut scented asparagus
salad, the Casa Pascal mosaic soup, pan-fried goose liver and potted grapes in
celeriac froth, blood orange sherbet. Main course: crystal prawn and creamy
leek in brique dough or Australian baby beef sirloin steak with roasted bone
marrow and red wine sauce; hot chocolate soufflé with cinnamon spiced
pineapple chutney sauce 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. For
reservation (038) 723 660 fax (038) 723 659, e-mail: info@
restaurant-pattya.com. For more information: www. restaurant-pattaya.com.
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 for 195 baht include on Monday: fillet
steak special; Tuesday: chicken cordon bleu, chicken breast stuffed with ham
& cheese served with chips, vegetables, & gravy sauce; Thursday:
lasagna with meat sauce & white sauce covered with cheddar cheese &
parmesan cheese served with mixed salad. All the specials are served with
starter & dessert. 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. Tel.
038-361-873-4, email info @jamesons-pattaya.com
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.
Entertainment
The Bristol Music Bar on Jomtien
Beach Road, Soi 6, hosts a live jammin’ session every Sunday from 7.30 pm
onwards. Everyone is invited to come along and play an instrument or sing in
order to raise funds for the Camillian Centre in Rayong. Even if you don’t
play or sing, just come down and enjoy the good music. Call 087-6108700 for
further details.
Steps & Rhythm Dance Academy
holds regular social dancing parties on Saturdays and monthly workshops in
Salsa, Latin and Standard Ballroom on Weekdays. Come and let the Academy’s
dance instructors lead you on the dance floor! The next scheduled party
is on Saturday, May 31. The entrance fee is 300 baht and it includes one
complementary drink of your choice. Book your ticket in advance and pay 250
baht only! Prior reservations essential! Please call Stephanie
Moorhouse on 089 544 4842 for further information
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
Jitra Wongjuan’s birthday party is on May
30 at Shenanigans Pub, the Avenue, with opportunity for companies to sponsor
the event and what a feast is in store for those lucky enough to be invited
(invitations only!), includes roasts, sandwiches, pies, cakes etc and a few
beverages, to sponsor the event or more info please email: [email protected]
Gallery Opium introduces an
exhibition titled "Cosmic Interludes" by renowned artists
John Biangazzo & Nartana Holzweiler. The two artists invite viewers to
engage on a more subconscious level, through form, texture, colour and space,
endeavouring to create a place in which viewers can enter into their own
dialogue. Exhibit runs from now till May 31, 2008. Work by both international
and Thai artists is also currently featured at the gallery and all the
paintings on display are for sale. Gallery Opium, 315/26 Thepprasit Road,
Pattaya - contact Alan Kirkland-Roath, gallery director on 038 303 040
(Gallery), 0850 847 947 (English) and also at the Sheraton Pattaya, 437
Pratamnak Road. Contact: Pathira Nakngam Riley, marketing communications
manager, tel. 038 259 888.
Promotions
Door 2 Door’s May
triple promotion: receive 10% discount from the A La Turca Turkish restaurant,
Second Road, 10% discount Benihana Japanese restaurant, Royal Garden &
Rice Mill, under the Marriott Hotel, 2nd 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
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 T-shirt and a complimentary photo at only THB 1,800 net. For
more information & reservations please call 038 426 635.
Early chillers specials at the –5
Supper Club: Throughout May & June enjoy a free cocktail, beer or
house wine with every tapas order from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. On Tuesday’s buy 1
get same free from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Wednesday’s get 50% off Ice Bar access
with every 3 or 4 course dinner ordered; Thursday is Ladies Night, Buy 1 get
one free (you call it) until midnight; Friday purchase any bottle of 42 Below
vodka and get free mixers. For more info call 038 489 488 or visit
www.minus5pattaya.com
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