Events

Clubs and Associations

Dining

Entertainment

Events

The Jesters Annual Charity Fair will take place at the Diana Garden Resort & Driving Range on Sunday, Sept. 12 with live performances by four Thai GMM Grammy listed artists headlining the event. There will also be the traditional competitions for the kids, bouncy castles, shows and entertainment courtesy of local schools, clowns, a circus workshop, face painting, arts and crafts, Thai and European food stalls and the beer stall which sells beer donated by local businesses. All the proceeds go to aid the Jesters Care for Kids Charity Drive. For more details or to book a stall at the fair, go to www.care4kids.info.

The Jesters Care for Kids Annual Party Night will take place on Saturday September 18 at Jameson’s Irish Pub in Pattaya, starting from 6 p.m. onwards. Besides the traditional grand charity auction with many great items up for grabs, there will also be a grand raffle prize drawing and entertainment in between. All 40 items in the auction are currently available for bidding. To place your bid just log on to http://www.care4kids.info/

A British Chamber of Commerce (BCCT) Eastern Seaboard Networking Evening will be held on Friday, September 17 from 6.30 p.m. at Tavern by the Sea, Amari Orchid Pattaya, on Pattaya Beach Road. Amari Orchid Pattaya is sponsoring finger food & selected beverages on a first-come, first-served basis from 6.30 - 8.00 p.m. Anyone arriving before 6.30 p.m. or staying after 8.00 p.m. must cover their own F&B costs. All members and guests are welcome. The entry fees are: THB 350 per person (BCCT members) and THB 1,100 per person (non BCCT members). BCCT members and non-members please book on-line at BCCT website - www.bccthai.com.

The East Side Friendly Golf Society will be holding a charity event for the Mercy Center on Friday, September 24 at Mulligans Lakeside Bar & Restaurant near Lake Mabprachan. Commencing at 7:30 p.m., and running on till midnight, the free entertainment will be compered by Christopher Parsons from the Pattaya Players and will consist of the ‘East Side’ resident professional duo ‘We2r1’, from the UK, Josie & Dave, Barry Upton, Mandy and Willie and children from the Mercy Centre. There will also be free food for all those in attendance. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Mercy Center in Pattaya. For more information or to help out with lucky draw donations, please email: [email protected].

Mermaids Dive Center is holding their annual International Clean-Up Day at Sak Island on Saturday 25th September 2010. To join this environmental project, please email dive@mermaiddive .com for more information or contact Sheena on 086 143 5547.

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, Sept. 12. 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 guest speaker is well known author Dean Barrett. Dean has written many books with a Thailand or China theme. He will be discussing his latest book Permanent Damage, the sequel to Skytrain to Murder. This program 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.pattayacityexpatsclub.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 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 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 Rotary Club Pattaya Marina meets every Friday at 7.00 p.m. at the Pullman Aisawan, Wongamat Beach, between Soi 16 and 18 in Naklua. The evening meetings include a sumptuous international buffet. For more information contact Club President Eric Larbouillat at [email protected]

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.

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

September Seafood Festival at Mantra Restaurant & Bar: Imported Alaskan king crabs, Dover sole, monkfish, Maine and Breton lobsters, turbot and more are in abundance at Mantra throughout September. Menus range from seafood tapas in the bar to a seafood wine dinner with of course a range of ‘specials’ being presented by Executive Chef Jens Heier. The Mantra Restaurant & Bar is located at the north end of Pattaya Beach Road next to the Amari Orchid Resort. For more information please email [email protected] or call Mantra on 038 429 591.

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]

Samed Resorts in cooperation with BNK Pattaya Wine Gallery will be hosting an Italian Wine Tasting & Dinner on September 10 at Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa’s “O” Restaurant, Koh Samed, from 6:30 p.m. onwards. A special package priced at only 8,500 baht net per couple is being offered for this event which includes one night Deluxe Cottage accommodation at Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa plus transportation on and off the island by speedboat. The cost of joining only the Italian Wine Tasting and Dinner for in-house guests or those already staying on Koh Samet, will be 4,300 baht net per couple. For more details and reservations, please contact Samed Resorts’ Bangkok office Tel: 0 2438 9771-2 or e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected].

Patrick’s Belgian Restaurant, opposite Mike Shopping Mall, 2nd Road, starting from this month every Thursday is Roast Beef Night (330 baht), Friday Moules - Frites Night (350 baht) and Every 2nd Saturday Bouillabaisse Mediteranee (500 baht) is featured. For reservations contact Patrick 081 687 2410 or e-mail [email protected]

Throughout September, enjoy a variety of succulent king prawn dishes exquisitely prepared by the skilled chefs at The Peak Restaurant. The menu offers broth of coconut milk with king prawn and assorted mushrooms; salad of king prawns, mandarin & palm hearts with poppy seeds, organic greens, baby spinach and orange vinaigrette and more. Also try out the Dim Sum lunch that offers a hearty selection of dim sum delights and a choice of your favorite soup and dessert. 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.

Explore the best of the Calabrian culinary favorites throughout September at The Bay Italian Restaurant near the Lagoon Pool of Dusit Thani Pattaya. Try some of the specially-prepared Calabrian dishes that include penne with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, fresh thyme & goat cheese, and sea bass with arugula and sun-dried tomato sauce, fragrant saut้ed spinach and roast potatoes, and more. The Bay also hosts a fabulous BBQ Buffet Dinner every Saturday evening. 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.

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 Pattaya Players amateur dramatics society invites you to attend their newest murder mystery dinner production entitled, “Murder at Rutherford House” at Indian By Nature Restaurant in Jomtien on Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11. The show runs only two nights and tickets must be purchased in advance as seating is limited. To purchase tickets either stop by Indian By Nature during regular restaurant hours or email [email protected]. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. The cost for an entire evening of food and fun is just 1,000 baht per person (excluding beverages).

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

The Jazz Pit pub has reopened after renovations: Come and enjoy the live music from 8 p.m. to midnight every day (except Tuesdays & Wednesdays). Listen to great music by Thomas Reimer, one of the most famous European Jazz guitar players. If you play an instrument, you are welcome to come along and join in the jam sessions. The Jazz Pit is located on Soi 5 off Pattaya Beach and 2nd Road. Tel: 038 428 374.

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 will be holding an exhibition of work by renowned Thai artist Tanachai Ekuruchaitep titled “Signs & Fortune” from September 24 - October 24, 2010. The exhibit will showcase the artist’s fascination with ancient Chinese symbols and scripts and how these influence and are incorporated into his work. Liam’s Gallery is open Tuesday to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information please visit www.liamsgallery.com, telephone 038 306172 Geena or Liam or email liamsgallery @gmail.com.