Events

Clubs and Associations

Dining

Entertainment

Promotions

Events

The Pattaya Food & Hotelier Expo 2010 will take place at the PEACH Convention Centre, Royal Cliff Beach Resort from August 5-7. The Expo will attract the best hospitality personnel from far and wide and visitors are invited to come and watch the famous international chefs compete against each other for the Pattaya City Culinary Cup 2010. Meanwhile, the finest bartenders will come to life in the Battle of the Bartenders competition. Also enhancing the event will be the Pattaya Food on the Beach Show 2010 (evening program) with more than 80 famous restaurants in Pattaya & the east coast presenting their own delicious food along Pattaya beachfront. Visitors can enjoy the fantastic on-stage shows from 6.00 p.m. until midnight. For more Information visit www.pfhexpo.com.

The 2nd Pattaya International Fireworks Festival & Contest will be held on Saturday, August 14 to mark the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s 78th birthday on August 12. The display and contest will take place close to Soi 4 on Pattaya Beach Road and will be put together by firework specialists from 11 countries. Besides the fireworks show, the event will also feature many other stage performances and entertainment. For more details Call 1337.

On the occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday, the Amari Orchid Pattaya, in conjunction with the Royal Project and Central Center Pattaya, proudly present the world’s longest Passion Fruit Sacher Cake at 78 meters (fresh passion fruit from the Royal Project). This event will be held at Central Center Pattaya, from August 11-15. There will also be a product exhibition by the Royal Project, exciting stage shows performed by students from various Pattaya schools, a traditional Thai music contest, and a singing and dancing for Mum Contest, all part of the fun and entertainment festivities. After deduction of costs, all funds raised will be donated to H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Fund for the Development of Children and Youth in Remote Areas and to the Amari Orchid Pattaya ‘Baht for a Better Life’ charity, which helps children from underprivileged backgrounds. The price is only 699 baht per meter or 60 baht per piece for this delicious cake. Place your order now and the Amari Orchid Pattaya will deliver this delicious cake to your office in Pattaya. The cake is a great gift not only for your mum, but for everyone with all the proceeds going to two very worthy causes. To place an order or to obtain more info, call +66(0) 38 418 418 ext. 702,
e-mail: [email protected]

The Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) will be holding their annual Holiday Bazaar at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort Pattaya on Saturday, October 2. This event gives PILC members and the public a chance to meet up, either sell or buy an array of goods from silverware, to jewelry, to local handicrafts, to food and wine, and to help the PILC collect money to support the local community. Vendors and sponsors are invited to contact [email protected] or visit the PILC web page www.pattaya-pilc.com.

Clubs and Associations

The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, August 8. Everyone is warmly welcome. The Club meets every Sunday morning at The Tavern by the Sea (formerly Henry J. Bean’s) located on the north end of Beach Road (part of the Amari Orchid Resort). The program starts as usual at 10:30 a.m. with a buffet breakfast available from 9:30 to 11:00 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 speaker will be John Collingbourne. John is with the Pattaya Auction House and will be describing how the auctions are conducted. This program is 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.pattayacityexpatsclub.com and learn more about the many and varied activities of the Club.

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 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: Somchai 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. nederlandseverenigingpattaya .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

The Montien Hotel, Pattaya has added a fun coffee experience called Coffee “OL’E” which stands for Original - Lover - Extra Ordinary, with the coffees available in the Lobby Bar of the hotel (7.30-9.30 p.m.) and afterwards at the Montien Tong Karaoke (just off the main lobby). Drinks available include cappuccino, cappuccino caramel, latte, and Irish coffee to make it a totally relaxed evening in every way. Also the master chefs at the hotel’s Marco Polo Chinese Restaurant have prepared an enticing menu with authentic Shanghainese & Szechuan cuisine together with daily specialties and dim sum favorites. Open daily 11.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. (dim sum available), Dinner 6.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. For reservations please call The Montien Hotel, Pattaya on 038 428 155, 038 361 340 ext 1620-21, E-mail [email protected]

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]

The Peak Chinese Restaurant offers modern Chinese cuisine complemented by a panoramic view of the bay of Pattaya. The Peak’s kitchen turns out a stellar selection of Chinese dishes including hot & cold appetizers sampler, steamed abalone stuffed with minced shrimps on sesame egg noodles, Eight Treasure rice. Daily dim sum lunch is also available. The restaurant seats 80, including 2 private rooms. 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.

The Bay Italian Restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience with its sumptuous Italian dishes and boasting one of the best views of Pattaya Bay, has established itself as one of the best restaurants in Pattaya. The Bay also hosts a fabulous BBQ Buffet Dinner every Saturday evening. Seating available for 200 people in both interior and terrace settings. The Bay is located near the Lagoon Pool of Dusit Thani Pattaya. Open every day from 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. For more information and reservations, please call 038 425 611-7 ext. 2270.

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 165 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

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/chili 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

The Tina Malibu show is back in its old location on the corner of Soi Post Office and Second Road. The one and only Tina is inviting all her old fans to come back to where the legend began, and enjoy the non-stop entertainment from 8.00 p.m. every night. The Soi Post Office corner is where Tina belonged, and the “Bitch is Back!”

The New Garden in Pratamnak Soi 4 has Charity Music Jam Sessions every Sunday at 6.30 p.m. Welcome! Phone 038-250971. See earlier videos at www.jomtienpeople.com

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

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, open Tuesday to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., regularly holds exhibitions by Thai and international artists. For more information please visit www.liamsgallery.com, telephone 038 306172 Geena or Liam or email [email protected].

Promotions

The Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa is offering a special month long promotion during August to help you celebrate Mother’s Day. Simply dine out at the resort’s Garden Cafe, Benihana, Manao Bar or Elephant Bar from 1-31 August 2010, and when your dining bill is Baht 6,000 or more, keep the receipt to be exchanged for one complimentary deluxe room with breakfast for 2 people, and enjoy your free night’s stay anytime up until 31 October 2010. Terms and conditions apply. For more information and reservations, please contact (66) 038 412 120 or email: [email protected].