Events

The Zoom-Out electronic music festival will take place at Bali Hai pier in Pattaya on November 26 & 27. Over 70 top DJs will be performing on 5 separate stages with different styles of music at each one. Highlighted artists scheduled to perform are PoetNameLife from the multi award winning Black Eyed Peas, Claude Challe from Buddha Bar Paris, DJ Sash! and Thai rocker Sek Loso. For more information go to www.zoomout-festival.com.

The International School Eastern Seaboard is holding its family fun day on November 28 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at its site, which is located within Burapha Golf Club. The day will involve a range of sports activities and entertainment for everyone. There will also be a raffle, with tickets costing 50 baht. Entry is 50 baht. For more information call 038-372-591.

The Lighthouse Club Pattaya is holding a “Movers & Shakers 2010” charity networking evening on Friday, December 3 at the Centara Grand Mirage Pattaya - an event jointly-promoted with the British Chamber of Commerce and AustCham. Beginning at 6 p.m. with a welcome reception and live music entertainment, the evening will progress with a ballroom party and food plus an exciting fashion show, more networking and tunes into the wee hours. A full bar will be available with Carlsberg Beer on draft; red and white wine; plus a superb flow of fine food buffet items... all free with the cost of admission! Admission fees are: THB 750 for all men and THB 500 for all ladies. Movers & Shakers 2010 is expected to be the biggest corporate network event of this year held on the Eastern Seaboard! For further information go to http://lighthousepattaya.com.

Santa is coming back to Bangkok Hospital Pattaya on Nov 27, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the lobby of E Building. Choose your Xmas gifts from charity stalls with an amazing range of inexpensive products. Bring your children to meet Santa and Santa’s little helpers at 10.30 a.m. and do not forget to bring your camera, with many performances on stage.

Clubs and Associations

The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, November 28. Everyone is warmly welcome. The speaker will be fellow member Jim Jones who will recount his experiences, some harrowing, in “Jumping out of Airplanes.” 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 to 11 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) 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: 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 Dutch Expats Club meets the last Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. 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 visit www.rayongladiescircle.com

Dining

Celebrate Thanksgiving at New Orleans Restaurant on Pattayaland Soi 2 (13/4) on Thursday, November 25. There will be traditional favorites like corn bread, pumpkin soup, roast turkey with all the trimmings and a pumpkin pie for dessert plus your choice of coffee or tea. Price 795 baht net. New Orleans Restaurant is open every day from 5 p.m. - 12 midnight. Call 038-710-805 or 08-1923-8028 for reservation.

Street Life Restaurant on Pattayaland Soi 3, South Pattaya is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner menu on Thursday, November 25. Traditional favorites include homemade corn bread, pumpkin soup, roast turkey with all the trimmings, assorted potatoes and vegetables, and for dessert homemade pumpkin pie plus tea or coffee. Price 795 baht net, reservations recommended! Tel: 038-710-680 or 081-945-5396, www.streetlife-pattaya.com

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. Every Thursday is Roast Beef Night (330 baht), Friday Moules - Frites Night (350 baht) and Every 2nd Saturday Bouillabaisse Mediterranean (500 baht). 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 has re-launched its popular Sunday Brunch Buffet. 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], Website: www.jamesons-pattaya.com

Entertainment

Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya is holding a “Night with the Divas” Christmas charity light-up party and concert on Saturday, December 4 at the Hall of Fame Ballroom. Starting at 6:30 p.m. the night will be highlighted by the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree, the ever sumptuous buffet dinner and unlimited free-flow drinks, and the performance of two delectable Divas: Kam and Panadda. Ticket prices are THB 26,910 for a table of 10 persons or THB 2,990 per person and can be reserved by contacting 038-428755-9 or purchased at the reception desk of Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya.

Pattaya Players are proud to announce their very first Christmas Pantomime production of “Aladdin” on December 3rd-4th, 11th-12th and 17th-18th. This production will be free to everyone as a “thank you” for all the support and dedication audience members have shown during the last three years of the Pattaya Players’ existence. Each evening’s forty five minute performance will take place in a different Pattaya venue, allowing for geographic diversity as well as differing interests. More information may be garnered by visiting their website at www.pattayaplayers.org or by emailing [email protected].

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

Come and enjoy the live music at the Jazz Pit Pub 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].