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Announcements
Asian University will
be holding an Open Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 8.
Everyone welcome to come along and find out how Asian U can help you:
English programmes, English Summer Camps, Summer University, etc.
Undergraduate (BA, BBA, BEng) and Postgraduate (MBA, MEd) courses. For more
information and a location map, see www.asianust .ac.th/aboutau/location.htm
Clubs &
Associations
The next meeting of
Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, November 2. 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. Each week the PCEC has an interesting speaker to talk on
various subjects of interest in an informal setting. The presentation will
be followed by the ever-lively and often humorous 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 Jean-Francois Le Cot on
084 715 8400.
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.nederlandse
verenigingpattaya.org or email [email protected]. 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. PILC’s November 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). For reservations please contact Alvi Sinthuvanik: 081 864
5754, email: alvi_sinthuvanik @hotmail.com or Brooke Begovich: 085 698 1733,
email: [email protected] alternatively email pilc262 @yahoo.com
Loy
Krathong
The Montien Hotel,
Pattaya invites you to join in the Loy Krathong celebrations with an
international buffet dinner, live music and floating Krathongs at the
hotel’s Veranda (Coffee Shop) on Wednesday, November 12 from 6.30 p.m.-
10.30 p.m. Price: adults 700 baht ++ (complimentary 1 Krathong). For
reservations call 038-428155, 038-361340 ext 1620, 1621, e-mail:
[email protected]
Dining
Thanksgiving is just around
the corner and Richard and his team at Amor Restaurant are hard at
work preparing their famous Thanksgiving Dinner, which will be held on
Thursday, November 27. As in the past, it is all you can eat, family style
service. The menu is as follows: home made corn bread, cream of leek and
potato soup, sorbet, roast turkey, sage and onion stuffing, giblet gravy,
cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, brandied orange sweet potatoes, fresh
vegetables, home made pumpkin pie, tea or coffee. There are two sittings 7
p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at 950 baht + per person. Reservations Recommended: tel.
038 710 680 or 081 945 5396, email: [email protected], website:
www.amorrestaurant .com - address: 244/15 Pattayaland Soi 3, South Pattaya.
In November, The Bay
Italian Restaurant at Dusit Thani Pattaya invites you to try the
latest culinary delights featured in its freshly created a la carte menu.
Chef Claudio Mendini uses only top quality ingredients to come up with
must-try dishes such as: chicken breast filled with mushrooms, rack of lamb
with sun dried tomatoes, John Dory filled with prawns, snow fish with
polenta and the list goes on. The Bay is located on the 3rd floor
of Dusit Thani Pattaya. For more information and reservations,
please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2270.
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.
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.
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 ++.
The month of November
sizzles at The Peak Chinese Restaurant as Chef Chi Tak Lai dishes up
more scrumptious Chinese dishes and features a list of mouth-watering Phuket
lobster creations in its new a la carte menu. The Peak Chinese Restaurant
is located on the 9th floor
of Dusit Thani Pattaya. Open every day, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for lunch.
Dinner is from 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. For reservations, please call +66 (0)
3842-5611 to 7, ext. 2276.
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.
More 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: More 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.
Poseidon Restaurant
at Jomtien Complex introduces an exciting new monthly dining experience with
an innovative 5-course menu accompanied by a selection of 4 different
wines. The next dinner will be held on Friday, November 7 at 7.30 p.m. and
the cost will be 1,400 baht net for the dinner and wines. For further
details and bookings call Hugh on 081-577-8727 or 038-303-300, e-mail
[email protected]. Please note that booking deadline is November
5, so that the wines can be purchased accordingly.
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:
[email protected], 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
Thursday is Ladies Night at
More Bar & Grill: 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.
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
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. For more information contact
[email protected]
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 -5 Supperclub &
Restaurant is holding a Freak out Halloween Party on Friday, 31 Oct -
Saturday, 1 Nov from 7 pm onwards. Book dinner in advance and receive a
free -5 T-shirt. Buy 1 get 1 free of any special Halloween drinks. Join the
costume contest and get a chance to win many grand prizes. Free face
painting all night along. Live Duo Band 6 - 10 pm, DJ to spook your party
up 10 pm - 2 am, dance show and much more. Call 038 489 488 or
[email protected]
Super Group Consultants
from Soi Buakao are holding a (free) seminar regarding visas to USA, UK and
Australia on Friday October 31 at the platform in front of their office at
111/168-9 Soi Buakao between 5-6 p.m. The talk will be followed by a live
band party with free complimentary food and prize draw commencing from 7
p.m.
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.
The Hard Rock Hotel
Pattaya will be celebrating its 7th Anniversary
on Saturday, November 15. To mark the occasion there will be many exciting
activities organized around the hotel and the resort’s spectacular swimming
pool, the largest one in Pattaya. For details call 038 428 755 or visit the
hotels website at www. hardrockhotels.net
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.
[email protected], Website: www.liamsgallery.com
Promotions
Door 2 Door’s
November 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 plus receive from Fatties Restaurant & Pub, 2nd Road, Opposite Big C,
free spring rolls with all food orders over 500 baht. 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 |
