Clubs & Associations

The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, November 16. 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 Pedrenelle Maniquiz (Neil), registered nurse-USA, from Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. His topic will be “The pros and cons of Viagorous exercise.” His 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. For more information about the Sunday meeting and the numerous other weekday activities of the PCEC, see the official website at www.pattayacityexpatsclub. com and learn more about the many and varied activities of the club.

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 is the only French spoken Rotary in Asia. “Rendezvous” every Friday at 7 p.m. at the Balcony Restaurant (Pattaya North Rd). For further information go to www.rcpm.fr or call Mr. Benoit on 089 886 5445.

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. The Scandinavian Group meets on Mondays and Fridays 6.00 pm. at The Norwegian Seamans Church, Thappraya Road Soi 7: Contact Hans 085 135 7755 or Rune (Rayong) 089 754 9515

Narcotics Anonymous in Pattaya. Drug problem? We can help. We deal in addiction, regardless of substance or uncensored sharing. 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 the 24 hour helpline on 02 231 8080.

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: richard@amorrestaurant .com, website: www.amor restaurant.com - address: 244/15 Pattayaland Soi 3, South Pattaya.

The Reva Beach Restaurant at Ravindra Resort & Spa Najomtein invites you to savor the taste of the sea! Enjoy a bountiful selection of fresh seafood prepared to your liking. Choose from a variety of mouth-watering appetizers and give-in to temptation with desserts worth dying for. All of this and an evening view of sunset. The Reva Beach Restaurant is open daily. Saturday night seafood 18.00-22.00. For reservations call (038) 235777.

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.

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.

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 ++. For reservations please call 038 412 120.

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.

From 5pm to 7pm daily at Manhattans you can select a two course meal for 795 baht or a three course meal for 895 baht all inclusive. No service charge. No tax. Choose from four delicious starters, four mains and four desserts, the choice is all yours. Fine dining has never been so good at such great value. Also don’t forget Sunday lunch from 12.30pm - 5.30pm. If you are looking for the best Sunday lunch in Pattaya - look no further: 2-course for 650 baht; 3-course only 795 baht. Manhattans provides a complimentary pick-up and return service within the Pattaya, Naklua and Jomtien area. For bookings call 038-259-790.

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.

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 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. Casa Pascal now also offers a very attractive daily menu from 11.00 hrs until 19.00 hrs. You will find a great choice of 25 different appetizers, soups, main dishes & desserts: 2 courses - 350 baht, 3 courses - 420 baht, 4 courses - 490 baht. For reservations call 038 723 660, 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: Roast Chicken with all the trimmings; 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

Entertainment

Do you sing to relax? If the answer is yes, visit the Solaris Pub & Karaoke at the Ravindra Resort & Spa Najomtein. Unwind in a friendly atmosphere with a comprehensive list of international songs, state- of-the art audio-visual equipment, plus a good deal of freebie and special privileges for everyone: Private room available. Contact 038-235777 for further details.

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 of the week. 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 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

Dr. Giuseppe Mario Saccone, from the Asian University will be holding a lecture titled “The Role of Politics for Augustine and Aquinas” at the North Star Library in Pattaya on Thursday, November 27 starting at 3pm. Entrance is free to the public and a coffee break will be provided. Call 038-716-755 or sign up at the reception.

Book Signing - Dean Barrett will be signing copies of his new novel, Identity Theft, at the Texas Lone Star Saloon, Sukhumvit Soi 22, Washington Square (Bangkok) on Thursday, November 27 from 2-4 p.m. Free Thanksgiving lunch at 3 p.m. Identity Theft and other titles of his will be on sale below retail. http://www.deanbarrettthailand.com

Gallery Opium 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

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

The Montien Hotel, Pattaya introduces a double Bonus Card promotion: In the Marco Polo Chinese Restaurant have your card stamped on each 1,000 baht spent and for your 10th stamp get a bonus of 1,000 baht discount. For the theme buffet dinner, have your card stamped each visit and on your 9th visit one person can eat free: Valid from now till December 31, 2008. For reservations please call 038-428155, 038-361340 ext 1620-21, e-mail; [email protected]