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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 19. 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 Meechai Viravaidhya, a former
senator and founder of Cabbages and Condoms Restaurants in Bangkok and
Pattaya. His topic will be “An Asian Experience.” 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 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.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 7:30
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.
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 3,500 baht, which includes cocktails, sparkling wine & canapés on
arrival, a lovely 3-course menu with beer & wine provided throughout the
night. November’s PILC luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 4 at the
Amari Orchid Hotel located on North Pattaya Road from 10:30am - 2pm (from
Second Road turn left at Dolphin roundabout into Amari Orchid Hotel).
Dining
It’s Diwali time again and Indian By
Nature brings you another exclusive dining experience! On Saturday,
November 1, come along to a scrumptious seven course sit down extravaganza.
Set the mood with a welcome drink, ‘Ravan’s D(h)oom’ and choose from a main
course of ‘Lasooni King Prawns’, ‘Lamb Chop Masala’ or an ‘IBN Special
Chicken’. Be welcomed by the sight of lighted ‘diyas’ and indulge Maharaja
Style. Price: 1,050+ baht per person. Bookings will be divided into two
sessions: 6pm to 9pm and 9pm until midnight. Reservations are highly
recommended and can be made at 038 36 46 56, 081 8629452 or 089 2053020.
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.
If you
are a fancier of Indian Curries, come over to Taj the taste of India
as it introduces a unique concept of ‘all you can eat’ dinner buffet. On
offer: a wide range of appetizers, curries and Naan breads to choose from at
only 395 Baht per person. Every Friday from 18:30-22:30. Taj is located on
3rd Road opposite X-Zyte discotheque. For more information and reservations,
please call 038-374744 or 086-951-1161 Mr. Karan.
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 Restaurant!
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:
Pattaya@ montien.com
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
Country Road holds a host of
live bands every evening. Enjoy the new-formed Mini Metro Polis every
Mon-Thurs, 12 midnight until 2.30am. Annie - the only girl guitarist here
in Pattaya - along with Naughty and Lek will perform your favorite songs.
Country Road also has a good menu and 5 pool tables. Located at 488/62-63
M10 Nongprue - the end of 3rd Road under the flyover or contact 038-364834
or Nong 081-8742106.
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.
Party your spooks off at Henry J.
Bean’s Bar & Grill on Friday October 31 and get set to boogie with your
friends, as you invite them over for Hank’s Halloween bash! Live Spooky Band
‘Traffic Jam’, half-price ghoulish draught beer all night, free scary wings
each and other Halloween snacks, dress up in costume to receive 25% discount
on all regularly priced items. The fun starts at dusk! Call us for a great
Halloween night out at Hank’s! 038 418 418.
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
BCCT Eastern Seaboard Networking
Evening: The BCCT is hosting a networking evening on Friday October 17
from 6.30 pm at Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya. Entry is free of charge for
representatives of BCCT member companies. However, non-members must pay an
entry fee of THB 500 baht per person. BCCT members may book on-line in the
normal way. Non-members should email - rungjit@ bccthai.com - with the
name/s of those attending.
North Star Library - Special Talk:
Asian University has organized a talk by Dr. Giuseppe Mario Saccone
titled “Philosophy and the problem of the relation between Mind and Body,”
to be held at North Star Library in Pattaya on Thursday, October 30 from
3pm. The lecture is free to the public and refreshments will be served.
Please call 038-716-755 or sign up at the reception.
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 is currently
hosting an exhibition by Jessica Rosensveig, that showcases her photographs
brought back from her various trips that combine human feelings and
behaviour with change and movement. The exhibition is open to the general
public 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.
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