Announcements

All Jesters Care for Kids Charity Committee members would like to thank all Jameson’s staff, especially Moo (Pornthip Luanoi) and Wanchai Pingate who worked so hard during the party night, and a very special thanks to Ron Keeley who did a magnificent job wielding the auction hammer, and thank you everybody for making it a great night.

This year’s annual Vegetarian Festival continues until October 8. Supported by Pattaya City the festival is taking place at the Sawang Boriboon Thamasathan Foundation Naklua.

The Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) will hold their Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, October 4, at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort in Pattaya and all the proceeds will go to local charities. The Bazaar raffle tickets are now on sale from Karen Henderson who can be reached at 088-143-3756, or email: [email protected]

The Asian Business Club will again organize a Networking Night on Saturday October 11, with the theme: Oktoberfest 2008. The venue will be Ina’s Beergarden and Pub, Soi Photisan off Naklua Road. Ina’s will provide a traditional Bavarian buffet, live music, a lot of beer and lot of fun. The event starts at 7 p.m. The entrance fee incl. buffet and soft drinks is 700 baht. All members, their families, business partners, guests and friends are welcome as well as other persons from any country who are interested to meet other business minded people.

Clubs &
Associations

The Pattaya International Ladies Club October lunch is on Tuesday October 7 at Restaurant Trattoria Toscana on Beach Road. For reservations, please contact Alvi at 081-864-5754, or Brooke at 085-698-1733.

The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, October 5. 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 will have another interesting speaker to present a matter of interest to the club. The presentation 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 Optimist International Club of Thailand meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 6:p.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel, 2nd Road.  For more information, email [email protected]

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. Contact Bert 089 8072335 or call in to Tropical Bert’s 2nd Road Opp Bangkok Bank.

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

The Dutch Expat Club meets the last Thursday of every month at Chateau Dale on Thappraya Road at 6 p.m. For full details please check out the website at www. nederlandseverenigingpattaya.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 7:30 p.m. 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.

After the recent success of the first ever Pattaya Amateur Radio Club meeting, the date of the next has been scheduled for 18:00 on October 10. Full details of the event and the venue can be found on the Radio Amateur Society of Thailand (RAST) website at http://rastforum. com. The meeting will be held at Jimbo’s Bar which is located in Sukhumvit Soi 36/3 Pattaya City. Further information etc. can be obtained by contacting HS0ZIR (Dave) on 087 131 0 818 or alternatively via email at HS0ZIR @gmail.com

The Pattaya International Ladies Club hosts a Black and White ball on Saturday November 15 at the Dusit Thani Resort. This is the biggest fundraising event for the PILC! Tickets will be 3500 baht, which includes cocktails, sparkling wine & canapés on arrival, a lovely 3-course menu with beer & wine provided throughout the night.

Dining

The Vegetarian Festival is with us again, and Garden Cafe has prepared a menu of wonderful fresh vegetarian dishes in both Cantonese and International style. Our chef shows just how creative cooking with vegetable can be for you to enjoy during this festival. Come and explore chef’s a la carte dishes. For reservations, please contact Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa at 038 412 120.

Manhattans is pleased to announce Manhattans Sunday: A totally relaxing day of great food, drinks and music. If you are looking for the best Sunday lunch in Pattaya - look no further. A help-yourself starters buffet with 20 delicious choices such as smoked salmon and Parma ham with melon. Also, home made fresh bread, rolls and salads. Next is the main course, with a selection of 10 superb dishes from Penne Arabiata to roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding, horseradish cream, roast potatoes & vegetable medley. To follow, a sensational chef’s surprise of 3 mini-desserts! 2 course - 650 baht; 3 course - only 795 baht. From 12.30pm - 7pm. Also enjoy the convenience of Manhattans transport: complimentary pick-up and return within the Pattaya, Naklua and Jomtien area. For bookings call 038-259-790.

Moooore Bar & Grill - This most exciting sports bar offers you much more than just sports, as the name suggested, “More”. For any night out you can expect to be surrounded by excellent service and great food, drinks and the ultimate entertainment. Monday pizza variety: Moooore Bar & Grill is the place to be on Monday night. Savor pizza with a selection of delicious toppings from only 195 baht. Every bite will be a sheer taste sensation. Wednesday menu: every Wednesday night, a surprise menu will include an additional specially created dish. Check out the selection of delectable food for only 245 baht, all you can eat - from 4 p.m. - 10 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.

Jomtien Boathouse has introduced a new Elvis live act every Monday evening at 9 p.m. The talented Elvis Arthur will entertain you while dining under the stars on a great beachfront location on Jomtien Beach at the corner of Jomtien Soi 8. The menu contains great steaks, seafood, European and Thai cuisine and one of the best tasting Irish coffees in town. For reservations call: 038 756143.

Have a Ball at Amor this summer! Enjoy this special three-course menu 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: We are offering a special 20% discount on all food and drink (excluding wines) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (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.

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.

Come enjoy Casa Pascal Restaurant’s gourmet set menu: a 6-course treat for the lover of fine food, including unlimited wines & spirits (optional) from just 1,450 baht. Regular and set menus plus weekly specials available. The lunch set menu is available every day (except Sundays during high season when we have brunch buffet) from 11.00 - 14.00. Everyday free car wash at Casa Pascal while you are having lunch (11.00 - 14.00) except on Sunday Brunch and even on lunch set menus you can earn your 10% Casa Pascal bonus points. Open daily 11:00 - 23.00. For reservations call (038) 723 660, fax (038) 723 659 or e-mail: info @restaurant-pattaya.com. For more information go to: www.restaurant-pattaya.com

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 the Irish Pub has a host of Daily Specials at 195 baht including on Monday: Fillet Steak Special, Tuesday: Seafood Fajitas a full sizzling platter of mixed seafood, including prawns, fish, mussels, & squids on a base of fried onions & peppers served with tortillas, salsa, guacamoles, & sour cream dips (no starter & dessert), Wednesday: Steak & Mushroom Pie, Thursday: Pork Chop served with baked potato, fried onions, grilled tomato, & corn on the cob on a sizzling plate, and Friday: Fish & Chips. All the Specials are served with starter & dessert, from 12 noon until 11.00 p.m. As always Jameson’s serves it’s all day and night Carvery at the weekends, as much as you can eat for 350 Baht, on Saturday from 5.00 p.m. - 11.00 p.m. and Sunday from 01.00 p.m. - 11.00 p.m. And also don’t miss out on Jameson’s new a la carte menu. Office Tel/Fax no. (038) 361 873, Pub Tel. (038) 361 874, e-mail: info@jamesons-pattaya. com, Website: www.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

Ladies, let’s have a party! Every Thursday night at Moooore Bar & Grill there is something special for the ladies. Spread the word and bring in your girlfriends to chat away the night with free Margaritas all night long from 7 p.m. till midnight. What are you waiting for ladies? Let’s have a party! 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.

A Night of Latin Social Dancing: Steps & Rhythm Dance Academy will hold a Social Dancing Party on October 11 from 8.30pm.  The entrance fee is 300 baht at the door and includes 1 drink. Book early and pay 250 baht only! Reservations recommended.  For further information, please call Stephanie Moorhouse on 089 544 4842, visit the website www.steps-and-rhythm.com or go to 247/37-38, Moo 11, Nongprue, Banglamung.

The Captain’s Corner introduces the talented “Elvis” Arthur every Saturday and Sunday evening at 9 p.m. to continue the popular “Elvis live on stage” tradition. Come and enjoy the best Bar-B-Q in town at the Captain’s Corner and sing along to your favorite Elvis song. For reservations and free pick up service call: 038 364314. The Captain’s Corner BBQ restaurant is located at the Residence Suites, Thappraya Road on the way to Jomtien.

The Bristol Music Bar on Jomtien Beach Road, Soi 6, hosts a live jammin’ session every Sunday from 7.30 p.m. 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.

Calling all musicians and singers. Need a venue to jam with other like minded people? Why not go to Robin Hood Bar in Jomtien and join the jamming sessions every Friday evening from 7pm onwards. 10% of all the takings will be donated to Mercy Center. So come and join in and support in helping the underprivileged in Pattaya. For more information, contact Dave on 0868 213 202 or Kavita on [email protected]

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

It’s that time of year again and Amor Restaurant is preparing for the annual Pattaya Gay Festival Charity Dinner.  The dinner will be on Sunday October 19, 2008, at 8pm (20:00 hrs.).  Just follow the following link for the menu and details.  http://www.amorrestaurant.com/pgf2008.html

Gallery Opium will host an exhibition by Jessica Rosensveig, starting 4 October, that showcases her photographs brought back from her various trips that combine human feelings and behaviour with change and movement. The exhibition will be open to the general public from 7pm on Saturday 04 October 2008 till Saturday 01 November 2008. Gallery Opium also exhibits works by both international and Thai artists and all the paintings on display are for sale to the general public. 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.

Liam’s Gallery: The largest gallery in the Eastern Seaboard features original artworks by Thai and International artists. The gallery also features a large library, coffee and wine bar with wi-fi Internet. Works are for sale and the gallery also displays Liam’s extensive private collection of art. The gallery is located at 352/107 Soi 4, Pratamnak Hill (Soi Nordic). Gallery hours are Daily 10am -7pm. Closed on Mondays. Open house every Friday at 6.30pm. Free wine served. Telephone 038 306172 Geena or Liam. Email contact.liamsgallery @gmail.com, Website: www. liamsgallery.com