Events

Clubs and Associations

Dining

Entertainment

Events

The Lighthouse Club’s next meeting will be held at the Pullman Aisawan Pattaya Resort at 6 p.m. on Friday June the 4. The entrance fee is 200 baht for members and all ladies. For everyone else the charge is 500 baht.

The Charity Club of Pattaya will be holding a Charity Gala Dinner with a grand prize draw & auction on Saturday June 5 from 7.00 p.m. until midnight at the All Season’s Hotel Pattaya. Tickets cost 1,800 baht which includes a Thai & international buffet and a free bar including premium spirits & mixers, free flow beer and limited red & white wine sponsored by The World of Wine. For tickets contact Malcolm on 089 744 1040 or charityclubof [email protected]

The BCCT is holding an Eastern Seaboard Dinner on Friday June 11 at the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa. The guest speakers will be Mark Devadason, BCCT Chairman and CEO of Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) PCL and Daniel Pruce, Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Bangkok. The topic for the talk will be ‘Thailand’s Political & Economic Situation’. Admission will be 750 baht for members and anyone wishing to attend should check the BCCT website: http://members.bccthai.com for the most up to date information.

AustCham Thailand will hold an Eastern Seaboard Sundowners networking function at the Hard Rock Café on Friday, June 11 starting at 6 p.m. This is a great opportunity for members and guests of the Chamber to meet, network and exchange views in a social environment. The cost for members is 400 baht and non members 850 baht. For more information go to www. austchamthailand.com or call 02 210 0216-8.

Clubs and Associations

The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, June 6 and everyone is warmly welcome. The Club has returned to its regular and longtime location. The Amari Orchid Resort has completed its renovations of Henry J. Bean’s Bar & Grill into the newly named Tavern by the Sea. It is located at the north end of Pattaya Beach Road. The program will start as usual at 10:30 a.m. with a buffet breakfast available from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Each week the PCEC usually has an interesting speaker to talk on various subjects of interest in an informal setting. This week’s scheduled presenter will be David Garmaise. His video presentation will be “Broadway in Concert”. The talk will be followed by the ever lively and often humorous Open Forum where questions are asked and answers given about living in Pattaya as well as an update on events 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 Club’s newly designed 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 the first and third Tuesday of every month. To find out about the next meeting, email [email protected], 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) 087 8043943.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Pattaya: The Pattaya Group meets Wednesday and Thursday at noon (open); Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m. (closed) and Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and 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: Som chai 081 445 3302. The Scandinavian Group meets on Tuesdays 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. rotarypattayamarina.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.nederlandsevereniging pattaya.org or email [email protected]. New members are always welcome.

DACH-Club - Meetings of German speaking residents for dining, discussions, films and gemutlichkeit. Pat’s Leckerle, Soi 33 Naklua. Check website http://www.dach-th.org/location.html

The RLC (Rayong Ladies Circle), which operates mainly in the Ban Chang and Rayong areas, is a friendly and social group of international women. They hold a monthly coffee morning, amongst many other activities, on each second Tuesday of every month in the home of one of their members. Everyone most welcome to join! For more information contact [email protected] or visit www. rayongladiescircle.com

Dining

Patrick’s Belgian Restaurant, adjacent to Soi Diana, has updated its imported steak menu: 250 gram Australian 150 day aged rib eye 695 baht; 350 gram Australian lamb chops (4) 475 baht; 300 gram New Zealand filet tenderloin 400 baht; 750 gram New Zealand Chateaubriand (2 pers) 900 baht; 250 gram Angus Argentinean filet tenderloin 695 baht. For reservations contact Patrick 081 687 2410 or e-mail [email protected]

Manhattans Restaurant & Bar will host a fantastic evening of jazz on Saturday, June 5 featuring the Manhattans Band with an international guest star. Enjoy dinner from the specially created a la carte menu, and sit back and enjoy what promises to be a night to remember. The bar is open from 5 p.m. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. with last dining orders at 10 p.m. The 3 course menu plus the cool jazz sounds all for 1,900 baht plus VAT. Seating is limited so please make a reservation by calling 038 259 790 or visit www. manhattans-pattaya.com

At the Peak Chinese Restaurant, lovers of lobster will enjoy the whole month of June as the menu boasts every Phuket lobster dish of value imaginable. Also don’t forget to check out the extensive wine list selection to heighten your remarkable gastronomic experience with the spectacular views of Pattaya Bay. 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.

Havana Bar, Holiday Inn Pattaya has revamped its menu with new burger items added. 6 varieties of burgers including steak sandwich, fish burger, chicken BLT burger, Thai chicken burger, classic all American burger and the vegetarian option grilled aubergine & goats cheese burger. All burger menus are served with Havana Bar’s style fat chips and salad. A great juicy value starting from 260 THB net only. Opening hours Monday - Friday 2 p.m. - 1 a.m.; Saturday - Sunday & Public Holidays 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For information and reservation please contact 038 725 555 ext. 3208.

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@ woodlandssuites.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.

Explore the best of the Tuscan culinary favorites throughout June at The Bay Italian Restaurant near the Lagoon Pool of Dusit Thani Pattaya. Also don’t forget the Wednesday Night Italian Buffet that features of a wide array of Italian specialties. Buffet is open from 6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. Price: THB 676++ or THB 796 net. The Bay is open every day from 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. For more information and reservations, please call 038 425 611-7 ext. 2270.

Bruno’s Restaurant - the home of fine dining - has been a favorite 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]

Restaurant Casa Pascal once again offers the fabulous “Wine & Dine” menu with free flow wine served every day for lunch & dinner. Starters include smoked salmon, prawn cocktail, Parma ham, beef Carpaccio, roasted pork loin, salads, garnishes and soups. The main course offers sirloin steak with green pepper sauce, fish filets in white wine dill cream sauce, breaded pork escalope or grilled pork steak Hunter style. Top it off with a selection of three different and delicious desserts. Food only: 3-Course @ 540 baht +, 4-Course @ 590 baht +. Food & unlimited Australian wine (Mont Clair Chardonnay Colombard or Mont Clair Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon) @ 790 baht +. For reservations call (038) 723-660 or 081-983-4182 (Kim), www.restaurant-pattaya.com

Restaurant Poseidon offers a daily Breakfast and Lunch Buffet menu from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. featuring a host of favorites including freshly baked breads, delicacies, fruit, salads, hot dishes and the cooking station that offers bacon, ham, sausages, eggs of your choice, potatoes, fried rice, noodles and much more. The whole menu is available for only 145 baht per person. Also don’t forget the weekend BBQ dinner menu (every Sat & Sun night) which includes a whole smorgasbord of delicious food offerings for only 444 baht per person. For more information and reservations call (038) 303-300 or 081-983-4182 (Kim) or go to www.restaurant-pattaya.com

The Montien Hotel, Pattaya Theme Buffet Evenings: Friday - Verandah (Coffee Shop), BBQ and 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 favorites, 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 weekly set menu, served from midday to midnight, 3 courses for 255 baht / 2 courses 230 baht / 1 course 195 baht. Starters include potted ham with thick toast & English mustard or homemade turkey broth or hot prawns in cognac. The main courses offer spaghetti with your choice of Bolognaise, vegetarian tomato sauce or Carbonara, or pork burger or grilled king mackerel steak (caught by manager Wanchai) served with boiled potato, peas & butter/lemon/chilli sauce. Dessert includes a choice of chocolate brownie cake with cream or strawberry sundae or pineapple crumble with custard. This menu can be served within 45 minutes if you’re in a hurry. Tel. (038) 361 874, e-mail: [email protected], Website: www.jamesons-pattaya.com

Entertainment

Pattaya Players amateur dramatics society will be showcasing a production of “Loot” on June 11-12 at the Grand Eastern Palace Hotel on Soi Kao Talo, Pattaya. Tickets cost 1,000 baht for adults and children and include a sumptuous roast carvery buffet dinner. Tickets can be purchased through Pattaya Players board members by e-mailing pattayaplayers @gmail.com or go to www. pattayaplayers.org.

Fans of a-cappella music can catch the world famous Whiffenpoofs from Yale University performing live at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, in The Greenery, Siam Bayshore Resort & Spa. As well as entertaining the audience with their wit and comedic antics, the American legends will be performing a wide variety of songs ranging from classical jazz to English folk songs and even ‘60s Motown hits. The concert is complimentary for hotel guests and the general public, but seats are strictly limited, so call today 038 428 678-81 ext. 570 to reserve your FREE spot.

Come and enjoy a swinging salsa night at the Havana Bar every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Entrance is free and includes a free basic salsa workshop from 8:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The Havana Bar is located at the Holiday Inn on Pattaya Beach Road, and is open from 7:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. For more information go to www.salsaamante.com

Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes at the North Star Library every Saturday at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Contact John 083 005 3006 or North Star Library 038 716 755, www.thaisahajayoga.com

For all you salsa lovers out there, come listen and dance to the cool Salsa, Merengue and Bachata tunes at ‘The bEd’ Pattaya every Friday from 9 p.m. till 2 a.m. Everybody welcome, free dance workshop from 9 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. and free pick up service for parties of four or more. Simply call 089 246 1364 or 087 618 5117. ‘The bEd’ is located at the Amari Nova Suites, Soi 12 Central Pattaya.

Enjoy live, world-class music at the Jazz Pit Pub on Soi 5, Second Road (or Beach Road), every night of the week. On Monday and Friday nights international artists get together for jam sessions, so if you play an instrument or just love the sound of jazz, come and relax in this classy and cozy atmosphere.

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.

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