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Community Happenings is an opportunity for all
clubs, businesses, hotels, restaurants and entertainment outlets to
inform the Pattaya Mail’s readers what new “happenings” are coming
up. Send us your happening by email to: [email protected]
or by fax 038 427 596.
Announcements
The Parent-Teachers Association and ISE are
pleased to invite you to the Family Fun Day 2005 at the International
School Eastern Seaboard, Burapha Golf Club on January 30, 11 a.m. till 3 p.m.
Apart from great food and lots of activities there will be soccer and softball
games to take part in. Come and join them! All parents and guests are welcome.
For more information, contact Ning or Mem at ISE on 038 372 591-5, 038
345 556-9.
Clubs
Novelist Dean Barrett will be
signing books and will give a talk on “Writing in Thailand” at Pattaya’s
oldest and largest expat meeting, the Pattaya City Expats Club, on Sunday
January 30 at 10.30 a.m. The group meets every Sunday at Henry J.
Bean’s Restaurant at the north end of Pattaya Beach Rd from 9:30 a.m. -
noon for an international breakfast buffet and helpful advice for expats.
Guest speakers. Everyone welcome. Admission is free.
The Asian Business Club is very proud to celebrate
its First Anniversary on Sunday January 30 with an extraordinary
party at the Art Café in Pattaya, Naklua Road. Everyone is
invited for the BBQ buffet poolside for only 350 baht (kids free and
please bring their swimming suits for a dip in the pool). German draft (pils)
beer at cost price. The party starts at 12 midday and food will be
served until 5 p.m. Make your reservations, so enough food and drinks
can be provided. Email to: [email protected]
The Pattaya International Ladies Club will hold
their Annual General Meeting and Luncheon at the ‘Hall of Fame’ at
the Hard Rock Hotel, 429 Moo 9, Pattaya Beach Road on Tuesday February
1 from 10.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Look forward to welcoming all our members, call
tel. no: 038 428755-9 for more information.
The Welsh Society of Pattaya meets at ‘The
Prince of Wales’ in Khao Noi every Saturday at 6 p.m. Free grub of some
sort will be laid on. Any other nationalities interested in rugby are also
welcome. For more info please call 01 865 4382 or visit:
http://www.geocities.com/princeofwalespattaya/
The Dutch Expats Club Pattaya (NVP) meets the last
Thursday of every month at Dolphin Apartments, Soi 20, South Pattaya Road.
They also have groups for bridge, computers, Thai language, fishing,
literature and much more. For more information email: [email protected]
Scandinavian Expats Pattaya meet the second
Sunday of every month. For details contact John tel. 01 523 6080 or
Per tel. 07 083 3834.
Dining
Beefeater Steak House & Pub
now opens for lunch daily from 1 p.m. Lunch menus start from 99 baht.
If you are looking for an exclusive cuisine in casual surroundings, make sure
you visit Beefeater today. Beefeater Steak House & Pub, Central Shopping
Arcade next to Soi Diana Inn. Tel 038 720 926
During February it’s a Fajitas Promotion at Henry
J. Bean’s Bar and Grill. Hank has always been famous for his excellent
fajitas, so he thought it was time to create a special menu with this
signature dish. See you there! Henry J. Bean’s Bar and Grill, Amari Orchid
Resort, Beach Road, North Pattaya.
The Premiership Restaurant and Bar is one of the
newest additions to Pattaya’s dining scene. Great English and international
cuisine, definitely worthy of a visit for any “footie” fan! Burger
promotion this month - freshly made on the premises and really huge to satisfy
even the biggest appetites! 20 different burger meals to choose from, each
comes with french-fries, a side salad and a free soft drink - all for only 160
baht! Pattaya’s No. 1 football venue, great atmosphere and friendly service.
Located on Soi Diana Inn (opposite the Sawasdee Hotel), off 2nd Road - corner
of Diana Inn Hotel. Tel. 07 802 7088. 24 hour food delivery service also
available.
Richard and his team at Amor Restaurant between
Pattayaland 2 and 3 are whipping up some great special dishes. In
addition to their daily special of roast pork on Sundays, American meatloaf on
Mondays, baked ham on Tuesdays, roast beef on Wednesdays, roast chicken on
Thursdays, country beef stew on Fridays, roast leg of lamb on Saturdays and
the 300+ dishes on Amor’s a la carte menu, Amor is also offering a variety
of fresh strawberry dishes. Phone 038 710 680, email: richard@
amorrestaurant.com or visit: www.amorrestaurant.com for more details.
Lobster Galore Promotion at La Gritta Restaurant.
A magnificent feast of lobsters prepared in a wide variety of different
cooking styles by La Gritta’s executive chef and his team. These delicious
dishes will be available during the month of January. For reservations please
contact guest relations at the Amari Orchid Resort on 038 428 161.
Casa Pascal invites you to Sunday Brunch Buffet,
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. One glass of house champagne free. Menu: lobster, crab,
prawn, smoked salmon & other seafood, imported cheese, cold appetizers,
salad buffet. Adults: 550 ++ /children under 12: 350 ++. For reservations
please call 038-723-660 or 01-983-4182 (Kim).
Check out live Maine lobster Teppanyaki style
at Benihana Restaurant until January 31. The chefs have created a
delectable a la carte menu selection for all lobster lovers. Dobin soup with
lobster tempura, lobster sushi and sashimi, Hibachi lobster, Boston
lobster flamb้, lobster teppanyaki, and fried egg noodles with lobster.
All served with Japanese onion soup, Benihana salad, hibachi vegetables,
shrimp appetizer, steamed rice. Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa. For
more information or reservation tel. 038 412 120 ext. 1395.
The Montien Hotel, Pattaya is continuing their Theme
Buffet Evenings in 2005. Tuesdays - Verandah Coffee Shop for the
Asian buffet dinner from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Adults 420 baht ++/children 220
baht ++. On Wednesdays-La Mer Restaurant has a Mediterranean buffet
dinner 6.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Adults 450 baht ++, children 250 baht ++.
Friday’s at the Verandah Coffee Shop it’s a BBQ & seafood buffet
dinner 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Adults 500 baht ++ and children 280 baht ++. On both
Thursdays and Saturdays the Verandah Coffee Shop lays out an international
buffet dinner 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Adults 450 baht ++ and children
250 baht ++. Pamper yourself with the exceptional variety of all-you-eat
favorites, dazzlingly laid out for an evening of leisurely dining. For
reservations please call 038 428 155 ext 1620-1 or email:
[email protected]
Entertainment
Beer and Sausage Party at Bavaria
Beergarden every Sunday 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. Munch on Munich white sausage
at 20 baht/pc, Chang Beer 35 baht or barbecued pork knuckle. Great atmosphere
with live music and special from the Showgirls of Las Vegas to entertain you
with a special show as well as a Magic Show and Elvis revival. Free entry,
good beer, good food and lots of entertainment. The Bavaria Beer Garden, Beach
Road, south of Soi 6.
Skydive Thailand is Open! Skydive Thailand is open now
on Saturday and Sunday at Pattaya Airpark. Tandem jumps from 10,000 ft. For
more info Call Patrick 01 687 2410.
The magnificent magician Henk Romeijn is set to
“do” an evening at Renoir’s, Flamingo Hotel. Henk walks around
the restaurant and performs the most amazing magic tricks, right at your table
and right “under your nose.” Seats are limited, make your reservation by
calling the Flamingo Hotel, Soi Day Night 3, South Pattaya, 038 427 161-3 or
email: info @flamngohotelthailand.com
Looking for a jam session? The Irishman Bar,
Drinking Street (opp. Tiffany’s) welcomes singers and musicians, whether
Irish, blues or jazz. Drop into the Irishman and have some blarney fun with
plenty of music, food and drink. Call 09 246 2146 for details.
Learn to dance the real salsa at the Moon River Pub
& Restaurant. A professional Latin dance teacher will easily teach you
steps and moves every Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. From beginners
to advanced dancers, all are most welcome to join each lesson for only 250
baht net per hour including one soft drink. Exotic and delicious cocktails and
other drinks will be served at special discounted Happy Hour prices. Always a
fun night out at the Moon River Pub, Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road.
Events
Van Gogh in Pattaya. Dutch
actor Klaas Hofstra portrays in this one person play the inner
most soul of Vincent van Gogh through letters written to his brother, his
mother and sister. Hofstra gives his exclusive performance in English
on January 28 from 8 p.m. (curtain time). The performance is at Ben’s
residence next to the Jomtien Pacific Hotel area. Duration of the play is 100
minutes and includes an interval of 15 minutes. Entrance fee is 500 baht
includes one drink. Proceeds will be donated to tsunami victims. For
reservations email: benhansen@loxinfo .co.th or call 09 983 3351.
It’s not too early to sign up for the Super Bowl party
on February 7 at The Haven on Soi 13. All you can eat and drink, plus a
special prize at the end of the game, all for 500 baht. Limited to the first
100 tickets sold. It’s great value because it does mean all food and
beverages, including bloody marys, etc. 5 hours of eating and boozing cannot
be bad value at 500 baht. Sign up now at The Haven, 30 meters or so from Beach
Road on Soi 13.
Celebrate Chinese New Year February 9 in the
tropical gardens of the Amari Orchid Resort, Pattaya. Begin the Chinese
New Year with spectacular Chinese dragon dances and a great fireworks display.
Tickets are 890 baht ++ (prices are subject to service charge and VAT). For
reservations, please contact Amari Orchid Resort guest relations staff in the
lobby or call 038 428 161, ext. 763.
Rock the Rooster for Chinese New Year @ Hard
Rock Hotel Pattaya, February 8 and 9. The Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya rocks in
Chinese New Year with a buffet dinner menu and a free
flow of soft drinks. On Tuesday February 8, the show will be hosted by
Singapore’s most popular TV artiste, Moses Lim, whose performing acts add
fun and laughter during the buffet dinner from 6 p.m. @ Spa Pool Deck with
Lion dance, acrobatic and dazzling fireworks at only 900 baht net per person.
On Wednesday Feb 9, Moses Lim is again the host during the dinner @ Starz
Diner from 6 p.m. with Lion dance. Only 550 baht net per person. For more
information and table reservations, call 038 428 755-9, fax: 038 421673 or
email: rooms. [email protected]
Bangkok &
Beyond
The Australian Thai chamber of Commerce (AustCham) is
holding their annual Australia Day Ball 2005. Slated as the “black
tie” event of the year, it will take place on Saturday January 29 in the
Royal Orchid Sheraton ballroom from 6.45 p.m. till 2 a.m. The evening starts
with a champagne reception, cover band, dance music before, during and after
dinner, four course, 5-star dinner, wine and beer, internationally-acclaimed
Australian entertainment highlight and a DJ from midnight to close. Tickets
are 2,600 baht with tables of 10 available. For reservations contact Chanakarn
at AustCham on 02 210 0216 or email: chanakarn@ austchamthailand.com
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