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Rotary Christmas Market raises funds for poor

Past District Governor Peter Malhotra (2nd right) was guest of honour at the opening ceremony. Seen helping Peter to cut the ribbon are PP Marlies Fritz, Marianne Bsch Biel, and President Jan Abbink of the Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard. At left are PE Carl Dyson and PAG Stefan Ryser.

Elfi Seitz

Hugo Gruenig was all smiles when he won the top prize in the Rotary Club of the Eastern Seaboard’s Christkindl market. Of course, he did buy 10,000 baht in tickets, so winning was pretty likely.

The Swiss national was one of many who turned up December 4 at the Marriott Pattaya Hotel & Spa for the Rotary fundraiser.

Pratheep Malhotra, past governor of District 3340, reviewed in his welcoming speech the good deeds done by the Rotary chapter during the year, noting many commuted far to help the less fortunate. He thanked everyone who attended to both shop and exhibit their wares.

“You are helping the club and, at the same time, your poorer fellow countrymen,” Malhotra said.

Steve Ryser, past president and assistant to the governor, sold champagne while dressed as John Lennon. Other individuals and companies also donated their time and products to the raffle to raise money.

What would Christmas be without gingerbread?

Cute dolls would make great Christmas
presents for the young girls in the family.

The Father Ray Foundation’s SOS Rice
and other charity projects are well received.



Holidays celebrated at PCEC weekly meeting

Khun Toy, Khun Klaus, and Khun Somdej from the Pattaya Orphanage share a lighter moment after the delightful concert. Many thanks, Pattaya Orphanage!

There was hardly an empty seat in the Amari’s The Tavern Restaurant when Master of Ceremonies Richard Silverberg welcomed everyone to the Sunday, December 12th meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club. Everyone was waiting for Richard to get through the opening announcements so that they could welcome the children from Pattaya Orphanage.

None of the orphans were forgotten - all received a gift from Santa, arranged by Santa’s helper, Judith of PCEC.

Member Richard Smith first introduced Toy from the Orphanage. She said it was a privilege for the children to be back this year to again sing Christmas Carols for the Club as they did last year and the year before. She said the children who range from 7 years in age and upwards were delighted to give their first performance of the year to the Pattaya City Expats Club after spending a lot of time practicing.

First to appear were some very cute Thai girls dressed in traditional costume. They then delighted the audience with their dancing to the song “Welcome to Siam.”

Then about 45 children in choir robes began to file in. Accompanied by guitar music, they started with that Christmas favorite, Jingle Bells. This was followed by Joy to the World, Oh Come All Ye Faithful, Hark Now Hear the Angels Sing, and concluded with We Wish You a Merry Christmas. There was much applause from the audience to show their appreciation after each song.

Richard Smith then loudly said he thought he heard someone coming. With a Ho, Ho, Ho and a Merry Christmas, jolly old St Nick arrived with his white flowing beard and red suit to the amazement of the children. Santa joined in by leading the choir in another rendition of Jingle Bells. Of course, he wouldn’t be Santa if he did not have a bag full of goodies. It was so beautiful watching the smiling children give Santa a wai before receiving their gift.

While this was being done, Toy briefly mentioned the history of the Orphanage and their needs so that they can continue helping children. When the Orphanage was first started by Father Brennan, it was to take care of children fathered by American servicemen that took their R&R from the Vietnam War in Thailand. Now, the babies and children at the Orphanage are mostly those whose parents cannot afford to care for them. She pointed out that the Thai Government does not provide for these children so the Orphanage works to carry on Father Brennan’s tradition and care for as many as they can.

Member Judith Edmonds, who had been heading up the effort for obtaining donations for the Orphanage, announced that the members had donated the money to buy the gifts for the children being handed out as well as for others at the Orphanage. Toy said the children will greatly appreciate the gifts. She also extended an invitation to everyone to visit the Orphanage on Christmas Day from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for free food and drink and to again listen to the children’s harmonious voices sing Christmas Carols.

After the children left, Richard Silverberg updated everyone on upcoming events in and around Pattaya and called on David Meador to conduct the always informative and sometimes humorous Open Forum, where questions about living in Thailand and Pattaya in particular are asked and answered. Also, a special thanks to Bill Francis being Jolly St. Nick for the children.

The day the Angels came.

Santa, a.k.a. Khun Klaus, doing a last minute whirlwind TQC tour of his workshops before Christmas, popped down from his factory No 7 in Klong Toey to share the joy of Christmas with the orphans of Pattaya Orphanage, and Pattaya City Expats.


Dicey Reilly’s turns on the craic

Cat Brett offers one and all a piece of the huge Dicey Reilly’s 1st anniversary birthday cake.

Dr. Iain Corness

Dicey Reilly’s Irish pub turned on the ‘craic’ last weekend at the celebrations for its first anniversary. With plenty of beer and cheer, manager Cat Brett and his bevy of handmaidens looked after a large throng all bent on assisting the staff to have a good time (‘craic’ in Ireland).

With entertainment from Lee Shamrock, ably assisted by some small children on the tambourines and bells, it was time for toe-tapping and sing-along with the venue’s most loved ‘Irish’ entertainer Lee, who played at the opening of Delaney’s Pub at the same site 12 years ago and has come back for special events ever since.

And there was no doubt that the first birthday for Dicey Reilly’s was a special event, with Cat Brett cutting a huge birthday cake which was enjoyed by everyone.

The next important date will be St. Patrick’s Day and Cat Brett already has some ideas in mind. Get ready for March 17, 2011.

Lee Shamrock, ably assisted by some small children on the tambourines and bells, provides the entertainment.



The Streets are Alive

Festive customers review the art over a glass of red.

Dr. Iain Corness

In Pattaya, the streets may be alive with the sound of music, but in Pattayaland Soi 3, Richard Burk and Steve Burke have produced Street Life, a wonderful amalgam of art gallery, delicatessen, wine bar and restaurant. This is a concept which is totally unique in this tourist city resort.

Situated where the Richard Burk’s Amor restaurant once offered the largest menu this side of Shanghai, and next to Steve Burke’s Caf้ New Orleans, Street Life offers a sophistication in wining/dining/deli and art.

It certainly is an art gallery, with the walls of the two floors entirely covered. In France the Louvre is noted for its artworks - in Street Life, the art works are even in the ‘loo’. The items are for sale, with a discreet sticker indicating the price in the bottom left hand corner. Incidentally, Richard is offering a 25 percent discount on the art works (other than consignment items) from now until January 15.

The venue is also a 30 seat restaurant, with many of the old Amor items still there (including my favorite, the iced cucumber soup), but now there is also a deli menu, with some great sandwiches such as a ‘Seriously Mature Cheddar Cheese’ and ‘8 inches of Philly Steak’ or ‘Toasted Bagel with a Schmear’ (which turns out to be spread with cream cheese, for non-New Yorkers)!

The deli section is small, but very comprehensive, and priced significantly below the general supermarket prices for cheeses, salads and cold cuts, with items such as Italian imported Campagnolo Salami, Parmigianno Reggiano and Gorgonzola Dolce.

The outer section is certainly the place to enjoy a wine and watch the world go by, and with 10 wines available by the glass there is enough choice.

As Richard said when he showed me over Street Life, “This is totally new and different for Pattaya,” and I have to agree. The Street Life website is www.streetlife-pattaya.com, and is well worthwhile perusing.

Street Life is filled with artwork.

Some of the exquisite items on display, and for sale, at Street Life.

On the outside looking in.


La Scala steps up Bang Saray’s Italian cuisine

Paolo Nota receives flowers from members of the Pattaya Mail Media Group. (From left) Elfi Seitz, Tony Malhotra, Paolo Nota, Rung Malhotra and Werner Kuehr.

Elfi Seitz

La Scala, an Italian trattoria and pizzeria in Bang Saray, could be a staircase to success for owner Paolo Nota Bedeuten.

The longtime Thailand resident opened La Scala - which translates to the staircase - following his larger La Dolce Vita restaurant in Pattaya. The new eatery is cozy but still offers the big taste of his previous restaurant.

La Scala is easily reached by traveling Sukhumvit Road to Nangsaree. Turn right and you’ll find it on the right a few hundred meters on.


Pattaya cooks up giant butter cake for HM the King’s birthday

Happy chefs show off their 149-meter-long cake.

Thanachot Anuwan

Pattaya food groups cooked up a 149-foot cake for HM the King’s 83rd birthday.

Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome and Pattaya Chef Association President Surasak Pankluab on Dec. 4 unveiled the 40 cm. by 60 cm. cake, which stood three inches tall.

Among the contributors to the big butter cake were the Food and Drink Association of the Eastern Seaboard, regional chefs clubs, the Eastern Housekeeping Management Club and others.

The cake was cut into 5,999 pieces sold for 39 baht each. Proceeds went to the Father Ray Foundation.


HEADLINES [click on headline to view story]

Rotary Christmas Market raises funds for poor

Holidays celebrated at PCEC weekly meeting

Dicey Reilly’s turns on the craic

The Streets are Alive

La Scala steps up Bang Saray’s Italian cuisine

Pattaya cooks up giant butter cake for HM the King’s birthday

 

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