Events
A joint chamber of commerce (BCCT/ AMCHAM/ AUSTCHAM/ SATCC)
Eastern Seaboard Networking Evening will take place on Friday, Jan. 25 from
6.30 - 8.00 p.m. at the Garden Lounge of the Amari Orchid Pattaya on Pattaya
Beach Road. A free-flow of beer and wine will be served while stocks last
and will be complemented by finger snacks. Cost of admission is THB 350 per
person for members of the respective chambers and THB 1,100 for non-members.
For more information and bookings, go to
http://members.bccthai.com.
The 2013 PTT Pattaya Open, WTA tennis tournament will be held at the Dusit
Thani Hotel, Pattaya from 27 January - 3 February. Star players taking part
this year include Ana Ivanovic of Serbia, Maria Kirilenko of Russia and
Sabine Lisicki of Germany. Main draw matches will commence on 28 January
with play starting from 15.00 daily, except the semi-finals on Saturday 02
February and the finals on Sunday 03 February, when play begins at 16.00.
Tickets for the tournament are on sale at 300, 500, 800 and 1,200 baht. For
more information and tickets, please contact Pentangle Promotions Co., Ltd
at Tel: 02-3113414/5 website
www.pentanglepromotions.com or at Thaiticketmajor on 02-262-3456,
website www.thaiticketmajor.com.
The annual Pattaya Bed Race will take place on Sunday, January 27 starting
at 4 p.m. outside the Central Festival shopping mall on Beach Road. The
course will take teams of up to 6 members each along the seafront to the
finish line at Walking Street. Entertainment for spectators will also be
provided by on stage acts, live music and a free prize draw.
The Lighthouse Club Pattaya will be holding a charity networking evening on
Friday, Feb. 1 from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Amari Orchid Resort on Beach
Road, Pattaya. Admission costs THB 500 per person for both ladies and
gentlemen and includes a free-flow of beer and wine (while stocks last)
along with soft drinks and a great selection of finger food. For more
information, visit the Lighthouse Club Pattaya on Facebook.
The annual Burapa Bike Week will take place from Feb. 15-16 at the
Silverlake Vineyard, 20km south of Pattaya. The event this year will feature
a motorcycle “Ride for Peace” through Jomtien and Pattaya, a parade of
classic cars, an extreme-sports competition, KR Stunt Thai Championship, a
Miss Chopper pageant, booths selling motorcycle and car accessories, tattoo
artists, and a paramotorcycle exhibition. Music for the enjoyment of
festival goers will be provided by bands from Thailand and Scandinavia. More
than 10,000 motorcycle enthusiasts are expected at this year’s event.
The Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) is holding its 25th Silver
Anniversary Gala Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 23, at the Royal Cliff
Hotel from 6.30 p.m. The Club was started 25 years ago, and this event will
honor the women who founded PILC in 1987 and is a celebration of all that
the Club has achieved in those years. Tickets cost 2,500 baht and will be on
sale at the 10:30 am Newcomer’s Coffee Morning at Casa Pascal, Second Road
on Monday, January 28; the Annual General Meeting, being held at the Cape
Dara Hotel on February 5, and the Coffee Morning at the Amari Orchid on
February 19. Dress code for the event is smart/elegant. For more
information, email
[email protected] or
[email protected].
Clubs and Associations
The next Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) meeting will be on
Sunday, Jan. 27. Everyone is warmly welcome. The speaker will be Chief Petty
Officer Jesse D. Izdepski, Operations Assistant for the U.S. Defense
Attaché’s Office in Bangkok. He will talk about the past, current, and
future of Thai - U.S. military relations. 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.
The Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) organizes regular lunches and
coffee mornings on the first and third Tuesday of every month. There is also
a newcomer’s coffee meeting at Casa Pascal on Second Road on the last Monday
of every month. No reservation necessary and the coffee begins at 10:30. For
more information email
[email protected], or go to the website at
www.pilc-pattaya.com.
Al-Anon/Al-Ateen Family Group: Is an alcoholic or addict adversely affecting
your life? Maybe we can help. Meetings are held Sunday, 12:30 p.m. at the
Highlander Restaurant, Soi 9 (Soi Skaw Beach, Pattaya 2d Road), and at 10:30
a.m. at Jomtien Plaza Condotel, 4th Floor. For more information, call John
on 089 933 7227 or Katie 087 131 6072.
The Scandinavian Expat Club Pattaya meets every second Sunday from Jan 8th
2012 at the Green Tree Restaurant on Pattaya Beach Road Soi 1 from 1 p.m.
onwards. Everyone welcome.
The Pattaya Irish Society meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Moonrakers in
Pong. Call John on 086 112 0988 for details.
The Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard (RCES) meets 6 p.m. every Thursday at the
Diana Garden Resort in North Pattaya. The meeting is always followed by an
informal a la carte dinner and a gathering around the pool. The RCES always
have something to say or offer, including useful information on their
multitude of activities in Thailand and neighboring countries. Everybody is
welcome to join as guests. For more information call (Carl) on 087 974 4350.
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
Reidar Andersen (Membership) 086 842 8240.
The Rotary Club Pattaya Marina meets every Friday at 7.00 p.m. at the
Pullman Pattaya Hotel G, Wongamat Beach, between Soi 16 and 18 in Naklua.
The evening meetings include a sumptuous international buffet. For more
information contact Club President Joseph Roy at
[email protected].
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 Mick on 087
994 6224, Bob 087 939 2463 or Joe 082 715 2082. The Good Morning Pattaya
Group meets 9 a.m. every morning. All meetings are ‘open’: contact 084 564
8479. The Jomtien Group meets every day at noon at Jomtien Long Stay Hotel:
contact: Warren on 086 158 9688, Andy 080 570 1404 or Henk 086 070 6684,
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. 10.30 a.m. meetings
every day at Bulls & Bears (formerly Highlander) on Soi Skaw Beach. Call 084
564 8479.
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 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, send an email to
[email protected]
or visit the website at
www.rayongladiescircle.com.
Fred J. Estes Post 9876 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
of America is a social group in Pattaya that helps American Veterans and
their dependants with benefit assistance related to the Veterans
Administration, Social Security and service related agencies. There is no
charge for our assistance. Post meetings are every second Tuesday at 1300
hrs. at the Hogsbreath Saloon at 148 78/79 Sukhumvit Rd. on Soi 46-3
(formerly Soi Batman). There are informal social gatherings every Tuesday
and Wednesday from 11:30 until 14:00. For more information contact Eric
Larsen, Post Commander, tel. 038-423462, email:
[email protected]
or visit the website at vfwpost9876.org.
Overeaters Anonymous meetings in Pattaya/Jomtien - The ‘Up to You’ group
meets Wednesdays at 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the housing area just behind Pan Pan
Restaurant in Jomtien on Thappraya Road. Call Steve at 038-364-207(h) or
089-250-1359 (cell) for directions or more information.
Chinese New Year 2013
Be dazzled by an extensive Chinese buffet, various shows and musical
entertainment and welcome in the Chinese Year of the Snake in style at the
Party Ground of the Amari Orchid Pattaya on Sunday 10 February. The
celebrations start at 7 p.m. and the cost of admission is 1,399 baht per
person. For more information and reservations, contact 038 418 418 or
email:[email protected].
Valentine’s Day
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A wine
tasting experience at Amari Orchid Pattaya.
The Royal Cliff Beach Resort invites you to a Valentine’s Day to
remember on Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Royal Wing Suites & Spa Poolside from
19.00 hrs - 22.30 hrs. The price of 4,000++ THB per couple includes a
gourmet 5-course menu plus entertainment from the live band. For more
information or reservations, go to website: www.royalcliff.com, Tel: 038 250
421 or email
[email protected].
Dining
The Amari Orchid Pattaya Resort is hosting a Cabernet Sauvignon
wine experience at the Garden Lounge of the hotel on Friday 25th January
from 18.30-20.30 hrs. Enjoy carefully selected Cabernet Sauvignon wines from
around the world matched by Chef Leonard with an ensemble of traditional,
hearty delights from the various countries represented: Price 800 baht net
per person includes a free-flow of wine. For reservations, contact 038 418
418.
Wagyu
beef at Flames.
From now until end of January 2013, Flames restaurant features Wagyu beef
served with sweet potato and carrot lasagna with balsamic gravy, vegetable
roesti with caramelized onions, garlic and onion chutney. Prices start at
just Baht 790++ (subject to 10% service charge and 7% tax). Flames
restaurant is located on the beachfront of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort
Pattaya. The restaurant opens daily from 19:00-22:30 hrs. Call to reserve at
038 301 234 ext. 4272.
Weekend Seafood BBQ Buffet @ The Beach Club Restaurant, Pullman Pattaya
Hotel G, from now until 31st March 2013. Every Friday and Saturday night
from 18.30 - 22.00 enjoy a variety of main dishes in BBQ style including
crab legs, rock lobster, clam chowder and French Oyster “Fine de Claire
No.4” from Normandy, France. The buffet also includes a full salad bar and
choice of desserts: Price only THB 988 net or THB 1,188 net with a half
bottle of wine. The Beach Club Restaurant opens daily from 06.00 am - 10.00
pm. For reservations/information, contact 038 411 940-8 Ext. 3110, or email
[email protected].
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Seafood BBQ
buffet at Pullman Pattaya Hotel G.
Traditional English draught scrumpy cider now available in two strengths at
Tropical Bert’s on 2nd Road next to Soi 6/1. Weston’s Bounds at 4.8% and
Weston’s Traditional at 6% both on sale at the promotional price of 150 baht
per pint or 80 per half. Why not try the pork and cider night every
Wednesday for an even better deal? Coming soon Brains smooth bitter and
Brains stout, and with a Brains quiz night every Thursday you could even get
to try them free (if you win of course)! Tropical Bert’s offers cold beer
and a warm atmosphere and is the home of the Royal British Legion Thailand.
For more information, call 089 807 2335.
The Bay Italian restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience in a
contemporary setting with both indoor and outdoor seating and a scenic view
of Pattaya Bay. The Bay kitchen serves up some sumptuous Italian dishes and
has established itself as one of the best restaurants in Pattaya. There is
also a fabulous BBQ Buffet Dinner every Saturday evening. The Bay is located
at the Dusit Thani Pattaya Resort, next to the Dolphin Roundabout in North
Pattaya. Opening hours are Monday to Sunday - 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For
more information and reservations, please call 038 425 611-7 ext. 2270.
The open kitchen concept at Edge restaurant, Hilton Hotel Pattaya, creates
an interactive dining experience combined with natural light and
breathtaking views. Lunch - Monday to Thursday, noon until 2:30pm: THB 380
net per person; and Saturday THB 420; ‘A kind of Sunday Brunch’ - noon until
3:30pm: THB 1,200 net per person; Sunday Brunch Wine Buffet: THB 700 net per
person; International Dinner Buffet - 6:00pm until 10:00pm: THB 850 net per
person; Friday Seafood Buffet - noon until 2:30pm; THB 420 net per person/
6:00pm until 10:00pm: THB 980 net per person; Wine Buffet - 6:00pm until
10:00pm: THB 700 net per person. Edge restaurant is located on the 14th
floor of the Hilton Hotel Pattaya. For bookings, please dial +66 (0)38 253
000 or email
[email protected].
Refreshing
Mojitos at Havana Bar & Terrazzo, Holiday Inn, Pattaya.
Havana Bar at Holiday Inn Pattaya is a one of a kind Cuban style bar with a
live band and the Terrazzo as its outdoor alternative. You can find great
promotions here daily such as the “7 days 7 surprises”, Happy Hour from 7
p.m. - 9 p.m. “get 2 drinks for the price of 1” (on Wednesdays extended to
midnight). Recommended menu includes the signature pizzas, thin and crispy
crust with homemade tomato base with over 20 selections of toppings. Every
day from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. enjoy any pizza at 50% discount. Havana Bar &
Terrazzo is located on Beach Road, North Pattaya in front of Holiday Inn
Pattaya. For more information call 038 725555 or visitwww.diningexperience.com/pattaya,orwww.facebook.com/HavanaBar.Pattaya.
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Delicious
Thai cuisine at Cascade.
The Cascade Restaurant features globally-inspired cuisine in its special
theme buffets and new a la carte menu. Enjoy Thai, Asian and international
specialties in a relaxed setting next to the open Atrium, with its lush
gardens and waterfall. Cascade Restaurant offers a sumptuous buffet spread
for breakfast and a la carte menu for lunch and dinner where diners can
sample the monthly culinary highlights. The Cascade is located near the Main
Lobby of Dusit Thani Pattaya. Open daily from 6 a.m. - 1 a.m. For
reservations call 038 425 611-7 ext. 2153.
Linda’s Restaurant can be all things for all people. Serving a wide
selection of Norwegian dishes, there are also abundant
European/international dishes, as well as a full line-up of Thai items. The
food is excellent and the portion sizes tending to be on the large side, and
the prices reasonable. The wine list is also inexpensive. This restaurant is
definitely worth visiting. You will not be disappointed. Linda’s Restaurant,
315/177-180 Moo 12, opposite the Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Road, Jomtien.
Open seven days from 7 a.m. until late. Reservations: 038 252 726, 087 813
0115. Email
[email protected]
As well as the excellent European food for which it is very well known in
Pattaya (including some very rare Dutch items), Mata Hari restaurant also
has a complete range of Thai cuisine, including Thai Isaan on request from
Chef Jackie, herself coming from Isaan. Mata Hari restaurant is located at
the top of the hill on Thappraya Road, and for reservations (strongly
recommended) phone 038 259 799 or email
[email protected]
or go through the website at:
www.mataharirestaurant.com
The Tavern by the Sea Restaurant introduces the following daily promotions:
Monday Curry Night features the tastiest curries, naan bread and salad
buffet for just 449 baht net per person. Friday is Thai Food Fair where you
can enjoy all the different authentic Thai style foods available around
Thailand. Only THB 550 net per person. Saturday Churrasco Night offers prime
meats and seafood, grilled to perfection on the fire and freshly skewered
for you on the churrasco pens at the Tavern. All complemented by a full
buffet of starters, side dishes and desserts. Only THB 690 net per person.
Every buffet is open from 18.30 - 22.00 hrs. There is also a daily happy
hour from 11 am - 6 pm. Watch all the premier live sports on one of the many
widescreen TV’s or on the big projector screen (Sports hotline 038 418 419).
Amari Orchid Pattaya, Beach Road, North Pattaya, Tel 038 418418, E-mail
[email protected]
Afternoon
tea at Drift.
Drift lounge and bar in the lobby at Hilton Hotel Pattaya is a cool, casual
place to meet and relax, enjoy light meals, healthy juices, luscious
cocktails and complimentary high speed wireless internet. Afternoon Tea -
2:00pm until 6:00pm: THB 400 net per person; Drifting Hour - Sunday to
Wednesday, 6:30pm until 8:00pm, Buy One Get One Free: Choose from a range of
rum cocktails and long drinks; Cake ‘n’ Calories - 10:00am until 7:00pm,
Individual desserts, whole cakes, power bars, giant cookies and macaroons.
For bookings, please dial +66 (0)38 253 000 or email
[email protected].
Eat to the Beat at Starz Diner located at the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya
between 2nd Road and Beach Road, Central Pattaya. Named for its eclectic
collection of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia and show kitchen, Starz Diner is
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya’s all-day dining restaurant located on the ground
floor serving up authentic Thai-Chinese, Japanese, Californian and Italian
cuisine. Enjoy free flow drinks and a whole spit roast pig on Saturdays for
baht 980++ per person and Sunday-Friday at baht 880++ per person. Show time
for live music is from 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. For more information call 038
428 755-9 or go to
http://pattaya.hardrockhotels.net.
Cuttlefish
creations at The Peak.
The Peak offers modern Chinese cuisine complemented by a panoramic view of
Pattaya Bay. The Peak’s kitchen turns out a stellar selection of Chinese
dishes including hot & cold appetizers. Daily dim sum lunch is also
available. The Peak is also the venue for the Exclusive Breakfast which
caters to guests of the Dusit Club. The Peak seats 80 and is located at the
Dusit Thani Pattaya Resort, next to the Dolphin Roundabout in North Pattaya.
Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For
reservations and more information please call 038 425 611 to 7, ext. 2276.
Manhattans Restaurant & Bar: Open Monday to Saturday for dinner with fine
dining in a great atmosphere. Offering Pattaya’s best steaks, seafood and an
exciting a la carte menu. Set 3-course gourmet menu at THB 995- excl. VAT.
Resident pianist in the restaurant every night. Call 038 259 790 for
reservations and more information.
La Mer Restaurant’s Mediterranean a la carte dinner menu offers a rich array
of southern European cuisine on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 6.00 p.m. - 11.00
p.m. Also theme buffet evenings every Saturday at Verandah Coffee Shop with
an international & BBQ seafood buffet dinner, exceptional variety of
all-you-eat favourites, from 6.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m., Adults - Baht 995 net,
Children - Baht 550 net. For reservations, call the Montien Hotel, Pattaya
on 038-428155, 038- 361340 ext 1620, 1621 or E-mail:
[email protected]
Tomahawk
steak at Flare.
Intimate surroundings and a magnificent wine wall provide a distinctive
backdrop for sophisticated dining at Flare restaurant. À la carte and set
menus - 6:30pm until 11:30pm, choices available from THB2,300 net 4 course,
THB2,600 - THB3,000 net 5 course; ‘Let’s Meat on Friday’ for roasted aged
Australian Rib - 6:30pm until 11:30pm: Ladies Cut: THB 999 net per person,
Gents Cut: THB 1,111 net per person; ‘Tomahawk Cut’, prime Australian beef
grain-fed and slow-roasted to perfection on the bone - 6:30pm until 11:30pm:
THB 1,500 net per person; ‘My Flare Lady Cocktails’ - 6:30pm until 11:30pm:
THB 270 net per person; Saturday Seafood set Lunch - 12noon until 2.30pm:
3-course set menu, THB 650 net per person. Flare is located on the 15th
floor of the Hilton Hotel Pattaya. For bookings, please dial 038 253 000 or
email [email protected]
New and only at Moon River Pub! The After Work Club from 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: 1,200 baht per
person Sunday to Thursday or 1,500 baht per person Friday & Saturday. The
Moon River Pub is located in front of the Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya
Road.
Australia
Day BBQ at Diceys Pattaya.
Australia Day BBQ at Dicey Reilly’s on Saturday, January 26, is a great
opportunity to feast with friends and family and enjoy a sumptuous BBQ, live
music and more: Baht 299 net per person. Add Baht 499 for the free-flow
package. Dicey Reilly’s is located between the Royal Garden Plaza and Soi
Post Office on the Pattaya 2nd Road. Open from 8.00 a.m. to 01.00 a.m. For
more information please contact 038 411 755 email:
[email protected]
Thai Dinner Buffet at Café G, Holiday Inn Pattaya: Enjoy the taste of
traditional Thai cuisine featuring som tam, grilled chicken, crispy pork,
fresh salad bar, and Thai desserts selection. Buffet dinner is available
nightly from Monday-Friday from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Café G on the 4th floor
of the Holiday Inn Pattaya. Price per person is THB 450 net including soft
drinks. For groups over 10 people please inquire for group rate. All kids
under 12 eat free. For more information, call 038 725 555 or check the
website:
www.holidayinn.com/pattaya.
Chill out to the DJ’s beats as you sip on signature cocktails at the Horizon
lounge and take in stunning views of Pattaya Bay. Located on the 34th floor
rooftop of the Hilton Hotel Pattaya, Horizon lets you party with friends and
sample the delicious cuisine in one of the three flexible private dining
rooms: Bar open from 5:00pm until 1:00am / Restaurant from 6:00pm until
11:30pm. Entertainment includes eclectic Latin house beats from DJs - 7:00pm
until 1:00am; Movies from 7:00pm until 1:00am; Trumpet & Conga tunes (Friday
and Saturday) - 9:00pm until 1:00am. ‘The Next Level of Sharing’ - Horizon 8
Shot Tower Infinity Selection: THB 1,100 net (*Dress code applies).
For bookings, please call 038 253 000 or email
[email protected].
Foie
gras creations at Acqua Italian restaurant.
From now until the end of February 2013 at Acqua Restaurant, Italian Chef
Alberto Bruni is doing wonders in his kitchen with foie gras including
making a stunning terrine with fig compote, pan-seared on pears poached in
red wine, prune and port wine sauce; stuffing it into ravioli served either
oxtail consommé or rabbit saddle. While his risotto with Canadian lobster
and foie gras escalope is definitely not to be missed. Prices start from THB
420++ (subject to 10% service charge and 7% VAT). Acqua Italian restaurant
is located in the Main Lobby of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya,
and opens daily from 18.30-22.30 hrs. Call now for reservation, at 038 301
234 ext. 4266
The Brunch Experience
Dynamic, stylish & seriously cool at fabulous Sunday Brunch @ Mantra
Restaurant and Bar, Pattaya. Experience the hottest brunch concept in
Pattaya. It’s the perfect timing, from 11:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs, for a
seriously cool culinary journey, an innovative & stylish approach to Sunday
brunch 1,690+ per person. With a dazzling array of chic delicacies, this
stylish and sophisticated brunch offers a fabulous selection of foods from
around the world, oysters, cold cuts, prime roasts, chocolate fountain and
more. Upgrade your brunch to include a wine buffet for an additional 1,150+
per person. For reservations and more info call 038 429 591 or
[email protected]
or visit www.mantra-pattaya.com.
Entertainment
The French Embassy in Thailand together with the World Film
Festival of Bangkok and hotel dusitD2 baraquda pattaya will be hosting what
is set to become the first poolside film festival in Thailand - “Pattaya
French Film Festival 2013.” A wide range of French cinematic delights are to
be shown at the chic and casual poolside of hotel dusitD2 baraquda pattaya
every Friday and Saturday evening from 8 p.m. throughout February 2013. The
opening night on Friday, 1st of February will feature a screening of “Les
Triplettes de Belleville (The Triplets of Belleville).” For more information
on the event, turn to page 36 of this week’s Pattaya Mail or call 085 215
5490.
Happy hours have turned on at the Pullman Pattaya Hotel G. The Beach Bar
offers the longest Happy Hour in town, from 6 pm - 9 pm, with 50% off the
drinks menu prices. Enjoy a stunning sunset with your favorite drink in hand
whilst listening to French-Thai classical singer Yves Baron, aka Le Tenor,
on Friday 25th January from 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Surprises are in store every
Friday so don’t miss out! For more information or reservations, contact 038
411 940-8 or email
[email protected].
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Horizon bar
& lounge, Hilton Hotel Pattaya.
Horizon restaurant & bar at the Hilton Pattaya Hotel has enlisted an
eclectic line-up of DJ’s to play throughout February & March to help crank
up the entertainment factor every weekend. Kick-starting the season will be
DJ Frederick Funk who will be playing new jazz & funk vibes on Saturday 26th
January from 9.30 p.m. - 00:30 a.m. Entrance is free of charge with a la
carte prices on food & beverages. For more information, call Hilton Pattaya
at 038 253 000 or email
[email protected].
The dusitD2 baraquda is currently hosting “Romance jazz on the roof”
evenings from 8 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night until 26
January 2013. Entertainment in the form of soothing live jazz music is
provided by award winning saxophonist Aht Gunlayanakupt. The Rooftop Sunset
Lounge is open daily from 5 p.m. - 1 a.m. and crowns the 6th floor of the
dusitD2 baraquda boutique hotel, offering some of the best views of the
Pattaya skyline at dusk. For more information and reservations, call (038)
769 999.
The North Star Library on Sukhumvit Road, north Pattaya holds regular Thai
language classes Mon - Fri from 10.30 till 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. till 2.30 p.m.
Cost of admission is 100 baht per session for library members and 200 baht
for non-members. Private lessons are also available for 200 baht per hour.
In addition, the library also holds Yoga training every Tuesday from 1 - 2
p.m. at the Father Ray Foundation. Cost is 1200 baht for 6 sessions (first
session free). For more information, call 081 575 4854 or email
[email protected]
Come and enjoy live music at the Jazz Pit Pub from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. 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. Jazz
trio every Friday at 7-11 p.m., with Thomas Reimer (guitar), Jair-Rohm
Parker Wells (bass), and Peter Couling (drums). The Jazz Pit is located on
Soi 5 off Pattaya Beach and 2nd Road. Tel: 038 428 374.
Yoga classes now available every Tuesday and Thursday at the Tea Tree Spa,
5th floor of the Holiday Inn Pattaya. Experience the calmness and serenity
of Pattaya Bay at sunset time while having a 1 hour yoga class with natural
sea breezes and relaxing music. Limited space available, please call 038 725
555 ext. 3902 for more information and reservation.