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Announcements
The Jesters Care4Kids
Charity Drive 2009 is urgently looking for people to donate their old
books for the bookstall at this year’s Charity Drive Fair at the Diana
Driving Range and Resort on Sunday, September 13. Books can be dropped off
at Tropical Bert’s on the corner of 2nd Road and Soi 6; Tahitian Queen Rock
‘n’ Roll Bar, corner of Soi 13 and Beach Road; Jameson’s next door to Nova
Park, or the Pattaya Mail office.
Clubs &
Associations
The next Pattaya City
Expats Club (PCEC) meeting will be on Sunday, August 30 and everyone is
warmly welcome to attend. 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. Each week the PCEC has an
interesting speaker to talk on various subjects of interest in an informal
setting. The scheduled speaker this week is Dr. Suchitra Prasansuk, an ear
specialist from Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. She will be talking about hearing
loss, tinnitus, dizziness, and vertigo. This talk 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.pattayacity
expatsclub.com and learn more about the many and varied activities of the
club.
The Pattaya International
Ladies Club (PILC) organizes regular lunches and coffee mornings every
first and third Tuesday of the month. To find out about the next meeting,
contact President Gillian Thom on 081 762 6003 or email to pilc262
@yahoo.com, Website www. pattaya-pilc.com
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous
meetings in Pattaya: The Pattaya Group meets Wednesday & Thursday at
noon (open); Monday, Tuesday & Friday at 5 p.m. (closed) and Wednesday,
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday at 7:30 p.m. (closed) at the Satree Pattana
Center, Soi Skaw Beach (2nd Rd): contact Carl on 084 563 1671. The Good
Morning Pattaya Group meets 9 a.m. every morning at the Highlander Guest
House, Soi Skaw Beach. All meetings are ‘open’: contact Mike 086 009 6276.
The Jomtien Group meets every day at noon at Jomtien Long Stay Hotel:
contact: Bill 086 156 8102, Mark 087 096 6069, Bob 087 085 3356, Thai
contact: Somchai 081 445 3302. The Scandinavian Group meets on Mondays and
Fridays 6 p.m. at the Norwegian Seaman’s Church, Thappraya Road Soi 7:
contact Hans 085 135 7755 or Rune (Rayong) 089 754 9515.
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 French speaking
Rotary Club Pattaya Marina meets every Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Amari
Resort and Tower on Pattaya Beach Road. For further details contact Club
President, Florent Pellegrin, on tel. 086 565 1955 or go to
www.rotarypattaya marina.org
The Royal British Legion
meets at Tropical Bert’s, 2nd Road
opposite the Bangkok Bank every Sunday from 2 p.m. You do not have to have
served in the UK armed forces to join but you must agree to the principles
of the Legion. For more details phone Bert on 089 807 2335.
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.
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
Sophisticated and yet
relaxing, that’s dining out at Grappa Ristorante Italiano. Authentic
Italian cuisine, plus some Thai favorites, inexpensive wine cellar with
Italian, French and New World labels. Go for lunch and linger all evening.
Grappa Ristorante Italiano and Wine Bar, Woodlands Suites, Soi 22 Pattaya
Naklua Road, Tel. 038 052 299, email admin@wood landssuites.com. Open seven
days from 6.30 a.m. for breakfast for the guests in the Woodlands Suites,
and then through till 11 p.m. Secure parking alongside and underneath
Woodlands Suites.
Bruno’s Restaurant -
the home of fine dining - has been a favourite amongst local residents and
holiday-makers since 1996. The restaurant offers a full international menu
along with local dishes so as to cater to all tastes. Come to Bruno’s and
relax in a unique atmosphere whilst enjoying superb service and magnificent
cuisine. Bruno’s Restaurant is located on Thappraya Road, Pattaya, close to
the traffic lights at Thepprasit Road. Open for lunch from 12 p.m. - 2:30
p.m. and dinner from 6 p.m. till late. Call 038 364 600-1 for further
enquires or to make a reservation or Email [email protected]
Starz Diner at the
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya offers a delicious Eat to the Beat international
buffet every night from 6:30 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. with free flow whiskey,
wines, beer and soft drinks. Saturday special offers a whole spit-roasted
pig on the menu. Price 750 baht ++ per person Sunday to Friday and 950 baht
++ per person on Saturdays. Call 038 428 755-9 for reservations and more
information.
The Peak Chinese
Restaurant dedicates the month of August to your favorite Szechwan
specialties, creatively prepared by award-winning Chef Chi Tak Lai using
only the freshest ingredients! Sample the Szechwan wonton soup, egg noodle
soup with minced pork Szechwan style, green peas stuffed with steamed shrimp
and salted black bean sauce, Szechwan chicken salad or Gong Pu braised squid
with chili. Also, delight to your heart’s content with the bigger and better
selection of dim sum favorites along with the most popular soups, rice and
noodles plus desserts added on the Dim Sum Lunch menu. The Peak is located
on the 8th floor
of the Dusit Thani Pattaya. Open every day from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. For reservations and more information on opening
hours, please call (0) 3842-5611 to 7, ext. 2276.
It’s all about Mom at the
Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa during the month of August. It’s free
meals to your Mom whenever she dines with her party of 3 or more at the
Benihana Restaurant, Garden Cafe and Moore Bar & Grill. Treat her to a feast
at any of these excellent restaurants and give her the evening of a
lifetime! For more information please contact Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa
038 412 120.
Throughout August at The
Bay Italian Restaurant, Chef Claudio Mendini presents a taste of
Lombardia, the northernmost region of central Italy and cooks up a
skillfully-created menu of Lombardian dishes often described as a feast to
the mind and senses. Dishes include: deep-fried taleggio cheese with mixed
salad; pumpkin ravioli with parmesan cheese, butter and sage; risotto with
crumbled pieces of salsiccia sausage and parmesan cheese; and beef stew
“Milan style” served with sweet and sour onions and red wine flavored with
potatoes and sage, plus much more! The Bay is located near the Lagoon
Pool at Dusit Thani Pattaya. Open every day from 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
For more information and reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2270.
Richard and his team have
arranged great savings at Amor Restaurant for you this summer! From
now until September 30 they are offering an Early Bird Discount! Enjoy a 20%
discount from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Also try the Financial Crunch Busters Menu:
Enjoy this special three course menu until September 30 for only 280 baht
+10% service. Cream of tomato soup, cream of pumpkin soup, country vegetable
soup or a mixed salad, Richard’s famous meatball curry with homemade mango
chutney and rice, Hungarian pork goulash with rice, chicken breast piccata
with spaghetti, fish cakes with vegetables, tartar sauce and rice
croquettes, pork fillet (150 grams) with mushroom gravy or pepper sauce,
vegetables and potato croquettes or rib eye steak (150 grams) with mushroom
gravy or pepper sauce, vegetables and potato croquettes. Don’t forget to try
a scoop of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream for dessert (‘Early
Bird Discount’ is not applicable to the Crunch Busters menu). Tel:
038-710-680, mobile: 081-945-5396, email: richard@ amorrestaurant.com,
Pattayaland Soi 3, South Pattaya.
The Montien Hotel,
Pattaya Theme Buffet Evenings: 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 your family and friends. Sit back,
relax and enjoy. For reservations please call the Montien Hotel, Pattaya,
tel. 038-428155, 038-361340 ext 1620,1621, e-mail; [email protected]
Jomtien Boathouse
hosts a live Elvis act every Monday and Tuesday evening at 9 pm. The
talented Arthur Elvis will entertain you while you dine under the stars on a
great beachfront location on the corner of Jomtien Beach Road Soi 8. Be
entertained while enjoying the great steak, seafood, European and Thai menu.
Finish your evening with Irish Coffee. For reservations call: 038 756 143.
New and only at Moon
River Pub! The After Work Club, Sunday through Thursday, 7 p.m. 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 375 Baht, children 150 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. Tel. (038) 361
874, e-mail: [email protected], Website: www.jamesons-pattaya.com
Entertainment
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.
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.
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 10
a.m. -7 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Open house every Friday at 6.30 p.m. Free
wine served. Telephone 038 306172 Geena or Liam. Email contact.liamsgallery
@gmail.com, Website: www. liamsgallery.com
Events
BCCT Eastern Seaboard
Networking Evening: The BCCT in cooperation with Property Care Services
(Thailand) Ltd & Liam’s Gallery Pattaya are holding an Eastern Seaboard
networking evening on Friday, August 28 from 6.30 p.m. at Liam’s Modern Art
Gallery, Soi 4 Pratamnak Road, Pattaya. Property Care Services (Thailand)
Ltd & Liam’s Gallery Pattaya are sponsoring selected beverages and snacks on
a first-come, first-served basis from 6.30 p.m. All members and guests are
welcome. The entry fees are: THB 300 per person (BCCT members only) or THB
1,000 per person (non-BCCT members). Members can book on-line at the BCCT
website - www.bccthai .com. Non-members please email [email protected]
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