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Announcements

The British Consulate in Pattaya will be closed due to staff leave from 8-19 November. During this time, the Consular Section of the British Embassy in Bangkok will handle consular enquiries (Tel: 02 305 8252) and requests for notarial services (Tel: 02 305 8351). For notarial services, the Bangkok staff will be able to advise you on the best way to submit your documents, based on your circumstances. The Consulate in Pattaya will reopen for normal business on Monday 22 November.


Events

The Charity Club’s annual Charity Gala Dinner is scheduled for Saturday October 30th 2010 at the Pinnacle Grand Jomtien Resort. Tickets are still available. Contact Malcolm on 0897441040.

A Lighthouse Club (LHC) charity network event will be held on Friday October 29 at the popular Thai Garden Resort on North Pattaya Road. This corporate network event is kindly sponsored by Vistas Development and will run from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Guests will be personally welcomed by Thai top-glamour model Xanny Disjad and during the network-event a free-flow of food and drinks are available as long as stock last. Admission free for ALL ladies and LHC (voucher) members is THB 300 and others pay THB 600. For more information; please contact: [email protected].

The Bangkok International Wine Fair (BIWF), Thailand’s first fully fledged international wine trade fair, will be held at the Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon Shopping Center November 25-27. The fair will feature numerous exhibitors from France, Italy, Australia and South Africa. This event aims to promote Bangkok as one of Asia’s leading fine wine destinations and is expected to be one of the city’s culinary high points of the year. For more information, please contact Wanphen on 02 390 2551-3, www.bangkokwinefair.com.


Clubs and Associations

The next meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, October 31. Everyone is warmly welcome. This Sunday, the PCEC’s special guest speaker will be Police Major Aroon Promphan, Chief of the Pattaya Tourist Police. The Club meets every Sunday morning at The Tavern by the Sea restaurant 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 9:00 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. The 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 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 on the first and third Tuesday of every month. For more information email [email protected], or go to the website at 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 will be holding a Service of Remembrance at 10.50 a.m. on Thursday November 11 at St Nikolaus Church located on Sukhumvit Road. The service will be open to all nationalities and all faiths but in order to reserve you a seat the organizers would appreciate it if you could notify in advance if you intend to come along. 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 Expats Club meets the last Thursday of every month at 6pm. Feel free to see our website for the location address: http://nvtpattaya.org. 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 www. rayongladiescircle.com


Dining

A Chilean Wine Experience will be held at the Ice bar, Amari Orchid Pattaya, on Friday, October 29 from 18.30-20.30 hours. Enjoy a carefully selected sample of Chilean wine matched by Chef Jens Heier’s ensemble of Chile’s national dishes. Admission is 750 baht per person and includes unlimited wine. For reservations or more details call 038 418-418.

Benihana’s Spooky Halloween Set Menu: On 31st October, hang out at the best Halloween dining haunt in town, with a menu that will leave jaws dropping and eyes opening at such frightfully excellent cuisine! Commence with a themed starter of pumpkin soup, followed by a devilishly tasty Benihana salad. Get your fangs around Hibachi shrimps and vegetables, steamed rice, lamb chop and foie gras, before devouring a mocha ice-cream for desert, accompanied by a glass of red or white wine. Location: 2nd Floor of the Royal Garden Plaza. Time: 12.00 - 22.00 hrs. For more information and reservations please contact Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa 038 412 120.

Theme Buffet Evenings at the Montien Hotel, Pattaya: Wednesday at La Mer Restaurant - Mediterranean Buffet Dinner 6.30p.m. - 10.00 p.m. Savour original culinary delights from the sunny Mediterranean. A rich array of southern European favorites available: Adults Baht 695++, Children Baht 400++. Friday at the Verandah (Coffee Shop) - BBQ & Seafood Buffet Dinner 6.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m., “Irresistible Seafood” with a net-full of fresh seafood and tender sizzling meats: Adults Baht 795++, Children Baht 450++. For reservations please call 038-428155, 038- 361340 ext 1620, 1621, E-mail; [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 Mediterranean (500 baht) is featured. For reservations contact Patrick 081 687 2410 or e-mail [email protected]

If you are in the mood for a rare culinary experience, then come by The Peak Restaurant in November and try the alternative culinary attributes of the ostrich. Considered a delicacy in some Western kitchens, ostrich creations will also provide you with a healthy alternative to red meat while you savour its delightful taste and flavour! The regular Dim Sum lunch is also available daily with an extensive array of soup, dim sum selection and dessert on the a la carte menu. 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.

In November, The Bay Italian Restaurant invites you to indulge in some of northern Italy’s most popular cuisines combined with the long-standing heritage of Lombardy! The talented resident chefs will fascinate your taste buds with the most sought-after creations that will surely delight your appetite. 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 Sunday Brunch Buffet from 10-15 hr. The first and longest Sunday Brunch Buffet in town offers an overwhelming choice of food items and comes to you for just 899 baht + V.A.T. including a glass of Prosecco (children under 8 years 450 baht). Don’t miss this unique chance and book your table right now! First come, first served. For your reservation, please call (038) 723-660 or 081-983-4182.

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], www.jamesons-pattaya.com


Entertainment

The Pattaya Classical Guitar Festival 2010 will take place on Saturday, October 30 at the Siam Bayshore Resort & Spa in South Pattaya. The festival will feature performances by some world class guitarists as well as workshops and a guitar exhibition. Tickets for the festival are available at 400 THB for adults and 200 THB for students with proceeds from the event going to help the Father Ray Foundation. To book seats in advance or for more information, contact the Siam Bayshore Hotel on 038 428 678-81.

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 belongs, 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

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 displays exhibition of work by renowned Thai and international artists. The 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 [email protected].


Loy Krathong

Throughout the night of November 21, Ginger and Lime Restaurant at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya invites you and family to enjoy dinner buffet in a “Thai Temple Fair” atmosphere. Guests will be brought back to the truly Thai traditional ambience in the Asian restaurant at the resort garden. Come and enjoy Thai live performances, be part of the judges of “Miss Noppamas” and “Krathong” competition. Don’t miss the lucky draw with big prizes! The Loy Krathong buffet dinner is only baht 1,299++ per person with a free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks included. For more information or reservations please contact 038 301 234 ext 4264.


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