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Community Happenings

Do you have an event at your place or do you have special offers?
Community Happenings is an opportunity for all clubs, businesses, hotels, restaurants and entertainment outlets to inform the Pattaya Mail’s readers what new “happenings” are coming up. Send us your happening by e-mail to: [email protected] or by Fax 038 427 596.

 

Announcements

The Pattaya Players’ next production - the Haunted Halloween Ghost Tour - will be held Halloween night, October 31 at Three Kingdoms Park, Horseshoe Point.  There will be a spooky tour through the park as well as lots of games and rides for the kids, and plenty of food, drink and candy.  Anyone wishing to audition for a ghostly role, or to volunteer as back-stage help or production support, please contact [email protected]

Clubs &
Associations

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’s speaker will be Barry Stone to talk about excursions in the Hua Hin area using electric boats. He will also describe his involvement with electric boats Thailand, which through collaboration with Agri Motors are producing the first and only electric/solar powered boats in Asia. His 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 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.

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.

Narcotics Anonymous in Pattaya. Drug problem? We can help. We deal in addiction, regardless of substance. All welcome. We meet every Saturday (17.30), Monday (18.30) and Wednesday (17.30) for one hour at Soi Skaew Beach, opposite Siam Bayview Hotel, 2nd Road, half way up on the right, just past Scandalic, room at rear. See N.A diamond logo, head height, on wall. Contact Gary 0848702693.

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 Woodland Resort & Residence Suites’ new Grappa Restaurant features the flavor of Italy and famous Grappa wines. Open daily from 6 a.m. serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner until 11:30 p.m. Monthly special menu dinners are presented together with selected wine dinners, including a selection of original Italian flat dough pizza creations to enjoy. In October, enjoy the Friday Italian buffet and antipasti bar from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. Only 650 baht ++ for buffet or 850 baht ++ with main course selection.  Available for parties and private functions. For reservations and information please call: 038 - 052295 up to 99 and ask for Grappa Restaurant.

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.

On October 31 Benihana is ready to give you a frighteningly fun Halloween set menu with special cooking shows and entertainment from the chefs who have transformed into Halloween disciples. The tasty set menu starts with pumpkin soup, followed by shrimp appetizers, Benihana salad, hibachi vegetables and a main course of scallops and lamb chops and green tea mousse for dessert. All meals are served with complimentary Japanese green tea. Only 1,200 baht ++.  And don’t forget Benihana’s Sunday brunch.

Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa’s Garden Café is featuring a Cantonese ‘all you can eat’ menu daily during lunchtime featuring a variety of starters, 4 soups and a huge variety of main courses, plus desserts. 490 baht ++. In the evening, they’re offering a cooked to order buffet featuring fresh crisp salads, cold cuts, BBQ-ed seafood and more while your main course is cooked to order. With an unlimited selection of dazzling desserts. Only 750 baht ++.

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: richard@ amorrestaurant.com, 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.

Enjoy Sunday with your family and friends at Restaurant Casa Pascal. The Sunday Brunch & B.B.Q. features cold appetizers including smoked salmon, rock lobsters, prawns, crabs, great international salad bar & Thai salads, abundance of cold appetizers, live pasta & flamed beef & pork tenderloin station, soups and lots of other Asian and European main dishes, BBQ grill on the terrace (sausages, lamb cutlets, steaks, ribs), and of course the Sunday’s breakfast items. Great desserts such as chocolate mousse, creams, tarts, parfaits and a fruit pancake station will boost your appetite.  Adults 899 baht net including a glass of house champagne, children (under 12) 599 baht net. Every Sunday 10:30 - 15:00. For reservations call 038 723-660 or 081 983-4182 (Kim).

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.

Ladies Night at Henry J. Bean’s - ladies, get ready for some very special treatment, every Monday at Henry J. Bean’s Bar & Grill, Pattaya, from 5pm onwards, get the party started, as the girls buy one drink get one drink free, all night long.  Call up your girlfriends and switch on party mode, for a great night out at Hank’s. Call 038 418 418 for more details.

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

Halloween Party for Children: Come and join the Fancy Dress Party in the “Haunted Dance Studio” for some dance workshop, party games with prizes, Halloween treats, snacks, soft drinks and more on November 1 from 4 to 7pm at Steps & Rhythm Dance Academy.  Tickets are available for purchase at 400 baht from Stephanie Moorhouse on 089 544 4842. Limited tickets, early booking required! Visit www.steps-and-rhythm.com

Henry J. Bean’s Bar & Grill on North Beach Road, Pattaya will be celebrating their 11th Anniversary on Saturday November 1 with a live performance from famous Thai Rock Star Da Endorphine.  Get ready to rock from 7 p.m. onwards with Da Endorphine and DJ Ning til late! Enjoy unlimited draught beer, house wines, soft drinks and a choice of snacks. The VIP Party Package is only THB 950 net per person, with a chance to win great prizes, including air tickets, gift vouchers and much more. For your tickets, call 038 418 418.

Amor Restaurant on Pattayaland 3 is holding their annual Pattaya Gay Festival Charity Dinner on Sunday October 19 at 8pm. The menu is as follows: amuse bouche, crab and tomato tower with a grain mustard vinaigrette, crème dubarry with blue cheese soup, passion fruit sorbet, beef Wellington, red wine sauce, duchess potatoes and fresh vegetables, Amor’s infamous lime and cream cheese pie, tea or coffee and Amor cookies. All this for only 1,600 baht net. 500 baht of the dinner price and 10% of all drink and wine sales go to the PGF charities. Reservations at Amor Restaurant 038-710-680 or with Richard at 081-945-5396.

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. [email protected], Website: www.liamsgallery.com



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