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Community Happenings

Do you have an event at your place or do you have special offers?
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 e-mail to: [email protected] or by Fax 038 427 596.

 

Announcements

The Fountain of Life Woman’s Center needs help! If you would be interested in teaching English at the FOL Women’s Center in Naklua for a couple of hours in the afternoons, please call Kathleen on 086 153 1545. The teaching requires no Thai knowledge and those interested can accompany Kathleen on Mondays to her class to see what is involved.

The Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) will hold their Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, October 4, at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort in Pattaya and all the proceeds will go to local charities. The Bazaar raffle tickets are now on sale from Karen Henderson who can be reached at 088-143-3756, or email: nandkhen @extra.co.nz

Clubs & Associations

The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, August 17. The club meets every Sunday morning at Henry J. Bean’s Restaurant on the north end of Beach Road in the grounds 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 a.m., everyone welcome. The PCEC periodically invites guest speakers to provide information of interest on one’s health. This week the PCEC’s guest speaker will be a doctor from Phyathai Hospital Sriracha. This talk will be followed by the ever-lively Open Forum and an update on the happenings in and around Pattaya. A full report appears each week in Pattaya Mail. Check out www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com for more information.

The Pattaya International Ladies Club August coffee morning is to be held on Tuesday, August 19 at Orange’ry by the Sea (2nd floor of The Avenue Shopping complex) at 10:30 a.m. All ladies are welcome - both members and guests - and no reservations are required. For any further information please contact Alvi Sinthuvanik, 081 864 5754 or Brooke Begovich 085 698 1733.

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.

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 Royal British Legion Thailand is now firmly established at Tropical Bert’s 2nd Road next to Soi 6/1. We are now approaching 70 members, why don’t you become No 70. Served in H.M. Armed Forces? Or even if you have not, as long as you support the principles of the Legion you are welcome to join. Contact Bert 089 8072335 or call in to Tropical Bert’s 2nd Road Opp Bangkok Bank.

Rotary Club Pattaya Marina meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the Balcony Restaurant (Pattaya North Rd). For further information call President Nicolas Demet on 081 983 4082.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Pattaya: The Pattaya Group meets Monday & Thursday at noon; Monday, Tuesday & Friday at 5pm and Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Satree Pattana Center, Soi Skaw Beach (2nd Rd): Contact Jim on 087 927 0437. The Good Morning Pattaya Group meets every morning 9am at the Highlander Guest House, Soi Skaw Beach: Contact Mike 081 741 3166. The Jomtien Group meets everyday at noon at Jomtien Long Stay Hotel: Contact: Jerry 086 141 7748.

Dining

Moooore Bar & Grill - This most exciting sports bar offers you much more than just sports, as the name suggested, "More". For any night out you can expect to be surrounded by excellent service and great food, drinks and the ultimate entertainment. Monday pizza variety: Moooore Bar & Grill is the place to be on Monday night. Savor pizza with a selection of delicious toppings from only 195 baht. Every bite will be a sheer taste sensation. Wednesday menu: every Wednesday night, a surprise menu will include an additional specially created dish. Check out the selection of delectable food for only 245 baht, all you can eat - from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. The More Bar & Grill is located on Pattaya 2nd Road at the front of the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa, next to the Royal Garden shopping plaza. For more information call (66) 38 412 120.

Throughout August, The Peak Chinese Restaurant delivers sensational Szechwan specialties! Created with only high-quality ingredients, the monthly culinary feature includes: stir-fried scallops with sweet pea and dried chili; wrapped scallops with seaweed and deep-fried shrimps; stir-fried scallops with asparagus and black jelly mushroom and stir-fried scallops with Hong Kong noodles. Come by for a satisfying lunch or dinner and have a memorable time while enjoying the fantastic view of Pattaya Bay! The Peak Chinese Restaurant is located on the 9th floor of Dusit Thani Pattaya: Open from 11:30 a.m. – 02:30 p.m. and 06:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For reservations, please call +66 (0) 3842 5612-7 ext. 2276.

Jomtien Boathouse has introduced a new Elvis live act every Monday evening at 9 p.m. The talented Elvis Arthur will entertain you while dining under the stars on a great beachfront location on Jomtien Beach at the corner of Jomtien Soi 8. The menu contains great steaks, seafood, European and Thai cuisine and one of the best tasting Irish coffees in town. For reservations call: 038 756143.

Have a Ball at Amor this summer! Enjoy this special three-course menu from now until September 30, 2008 at the fantastic price of only baht 290+. The menu includes cream of tomato, cream of pumpkin or country vegetable soup or a mixed salad, Richard’s famous meatball curry with home made mango chutney and rice or spaghetti and meatballs with freshly grated parmesan, and for dessert a scoop of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream. (Early bird discount not applicable). Also don’t forget the summer early bird promotion, also running till September 30, 2008. We are offering a special 20% discount on all food and drink (excluding wines) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (for dine in only: cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion). So come and join us this summer for more delicious Amor food. For more information tel: 038-710-680, email: [email protected], www.amorrestaurant.com, open 5pm to midnight, daily.

Siam Bayshore Resort & Spa’s Bali Hai by the Sea offers a daily seafood BBQ buffet with delicacies from the sea and other local and international specialties in impressive surroundings. Sit under the stars with your loved one and enjoy the view over the Gulf of Siam and the lights of Pattaya while enjoying freshly prepared food items. Call 038 428-678-81 for details.

Poseidon Restaurant & Casa Pascal Restaurant are both now offering new daily set lunch menus. Choose from a wide range of appetizers, soups, mains & desserts, and build your own 2 to 4 course set menu. The price is very attractive 350 baht for 2 courses / 490 baht for 4 courses. The a la carte menu is also available. Don’t forget the free car wash during lunch from 11.00 - 14.00 at Casa Pascal. Call (038) 723 660 for more information.

Come enjoy Casa Pascal Restaurant’s gourmet set menu: a 6-course treat for the lover of fine food, including unlimited wines & spirits (optional) from just 1450 baht. Regular and set menus plus weekly specials available. The lunch set menu is available every day (except Sundays during high season when we have brunch buffet) from 11.00 - 14.00. Everyday free car wash at Casa Pascal while you are having lunch (11.00 - 14.00) except on Sunday Brunch and even on lunch set menus you can earn your 10% Casa Pascal bonus points. Open daily 11:00 - 23.00. For reservations call (038) 723 660, fax (038) 723 659 or e-mail: info @restaurant-pattaya.com. For more information go to: www.restaurant-pattaya.com

Theme buffet evenings at the Montien Hotel, Pattaya: Wednesdays - La Mer Restaurant, Mediterranean buffet dinner 6.30 p.m. - 10 p.m., adults 650++ baht / children 350++ baht; Friday - Verandah Coffee Shop, BBQ & seafood buffet dinner 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., adults 750++ baht / children 400++ baht; Saturday - Verandah Coffee Shop, international buffet dinner 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., adults 650++ baht / children 350++ baht. Pamper yourself with the exceptional variety of all-you-eat favourites, dazzlingly laid out for an evening of leisurely dining. Bring you family and friends. Sit back, relax and enjoy. For reservations please call 038-428155, 361340 ext 1620, 1621 or e-mail: [email protected]

New and only at Moon River Pub! The After Work Club, Sunday through Thursday, 7 pm 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.

At Jameson’s the Irish Pub this Saturday, to celebrate Executive Chef Vinai’s birthday on August 17 starting at 2 p.m. the Jameson’s Carvery will be at half price. That is a selection of five different roast meats, nine different veggies, soups, salads, pies, breads - as much as you can eat! The carvery runs from 2 p.m. till 11 p.m. This Saturday instead of costing 350 baht per person it will only cost you 175 baht. Added to that during Happy Hour, which runs from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Heineken and Tiger draught are on sale at 80 baht a pint and 45 baht a half pint. Can you afford to be anywhere else? Also don’t forget our host of daily specials at 195 baht including on Monday: fillet steak special, Tuesday: seafood fajitas a full sizzling platter of mixed seafood, including prawns, fish, mussels, & squids on a base of fried onions & peppers served with tortillas, salsa, guacamoles & sour cream dips (no starter & dessert), Wednesday: steak & mushroom pie, Thursday: pork chop served with baked potato, fried onions, grilled tomato, & corn on the cob on a sizzling plate, and Friday: fish & chips. All the specials are served with starter & dessert, from 12 noon until 11.00 p.m. At Jameson’s there are no hidden prices - what you see is what you get. Office tel./fax no. (038) 361 873, pub tel. (038) 361 874, e-mail: [email protected], Website: www. jamesons-pattaya.com

Café New Orleans, a culinary landmark for over 9 years on eclectic Pattayaland Soi 2, has expanded its Fiesta Filipina menu and added an additional special menu including imported black Angus tenderloin steak, succulent lamb tenderloin, scallops, assorted dinner crepes and chocolate soufflé for dessert. You can order anything from the famous rack of baby back ribs and imported steaks to special gourmet entrées, side dishes and deserts. Chefs coming from some of the top restaurants in Manila prepare delicious Filipino dishes to suit all tastes. For more information or to make a reservation call 038 710 805, fax 038 710 784.

Entertainment

Ladies, let’s have a party! Every Thursday night at Moooore Bar & Grill there is something special for the ladies. Spread the word and bring in your girlfriends to chat away the night with free Margaritas all night long from 7 p.m. till midnight. What are you waiting for ladies? Let’s have a party! The More Bar & Grill is located on Pattaya 2nd Road at the front of the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa, next to the Royal Garden shopping plaza. For more information call (66) 38 412 120.

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.

The Bristol Music Bar on Jomtien Beach Road, Soi 6, hosts a live jammin’ session every Sunday from 7.30 p.m. onwards. Everyone is invited to come along and play an instrument or sing in order to raise funds for the Camillian Centre in Rayong. Even if you don’t play or sing, just come down and enjoy the good music. Call 087-6108700 for further details.

Enjoy live, world-class music at the Jazz Pit Pub on Soi 5, Second Road, every night except Tuesdays. On Monday nights international artists get together for jam sessions, so if you play an instrument or just love the sound of jazz, come and join in the fun in this classy and cozy atmosphere.

Events

A Night of Magic at Manhattans: Manhattans Restaurant is proud to present a charity dinner evening of mystery, fun and illusion to help raise funds for the children of the Mercy Center on Friday, August 22. Both of the guest magicians will be performing a selection of their favourite tricks before your very eyes, at your tableside. Brian Jacks, the UK world record-breaking sports superstar will entertain and baffle with his amazing sleight of hand and illusions. Master Dan O’Leary a young magician from Halifax, England has been performing magic for six years, surprising for a 13 year old! Raffle tickets are available with many prizes, and a special auction will be held for a Chelsea Football shirt signed by the whole team; and a very special dinner voucher with all proceeds going to the Mercy Center. Tickets are priced at 2,000 baht per person and include a four-course menu with a complimentary cocktail. For each ticket sold, 500 baht will be donated directly to Mercy Center. Limited seating so buy your tickets in advance. For further details or to purchase tickets, please contact Kavita Lamba on [email protected] or call on 087 618 5117 or Manhattans on 038 259 790.

Patrick’s Belgian Restaurant is holding a charity lunch brunch on Saturday, 23 August for the Jesters Care for Kids campaign. A Belgian buffet with a warm and cold display will be available for only 500 baht, half of which will go to the Jesters ‘Care for Kids’ Foundation. The buffet will be open from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. For reservations call Patrick on 081 687 2410 or (Thai) Nuch 081 806 9544.

Gallery Opium exhibits works by both international and Thai artists and all the paintings on display are for sale to the general public. Gallery Opium, 315/26 Thepprasit Road, Pattaya - contact Alan Kirkland-Roath, gallery director on 038 303 040 (Gallery), 0850 847 947 (English) and also at the Sheraton Pattaya, 437 Pratamnak Road. Contact: Pathira Nakngam Riley, marketing communications manager, tel. 038 259 888.



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