Events
AMCHAM will host this month’s Joint Chamber (AMCHAM, AustCham
and BCCT) Eastern Seaboard business networking function at the Rimsuan
room, Garden Wing of the Amari Orchid Pattaya from 6 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. on
Friday, August 16. It promises to be a great opportunity for members and guests
of the Chambers to meet, network and exchange views in a social environment.
Admission price is THB 400 per person for all Chamber members and THB 800 per
person for non-members and will include a free-flow of beer & wine (available
while stocks last). For more information, go to
www.amchamthailand.com.
A Memorial Mass for Father Ray Brennan will be held at
6.p.m on the evening of Friday, August 16. This Mass will mark the tenth
anniversary of the passing of Father Ray, the Catholic priest who spent more
than thirty years in Pattaya and devoted his time to helping the underprivileged
in society. The Memorial Mass will be take place at St. Nikolaus Catholic Church
on Sukhumvit Road.
The Pattaya International Tattoo Festival will be held
from Aug. 24-25 at the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya. The event offers tourists
and tattoo lovers alike a chance to view an extensive range of body art and even
get their own. Also on offer will be information on health, the history of
tattoos, tattoo trends, cleanliness, and equipment. In addition there will be a
children’s drawing contest and art contests. The final day will see awards
presented for outstanding body art in several categories.
Dining
Pamper your mother this month with a memorable dinner while
watching panoramic sunset views at Infiniti Restaurant, Sheraton Pattaya
Resort. Live acoustic music will be performed by the duo “Amico” on Sunday
August 11th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information or reservations, call
038 259 888 or go to website:
www.sheratonpattayaresort.com.
Amico at Infiniti Restaurant.
Mother’s Day Specials @ Beach Club Restaurant, Pullman
Pattaya Hotel G: Saturday, 10th August, every Mom will receive 50% off at
the BBQ Seafood Buffet Dinner, 18:30 - 22:00 hrs. Regular price for the evening
is THB 988 net/person for food or THB 1,980 net including free flow wine, beer,
spirits and soft drink. Also on Monday, 12th August a Special Thai Set Lunch
will be served from 12:00 - 15:00 hrs for only THB 399 net/person. The Beach
Club Restaurant opens every day, 06:00 - 22:00 hrs. For more information or
reservations, please contact 038 411 940-8 or email
info@pullmanpattayahotelG.com
Chinese Cuisine @ Mantra Restaurant & Bar in August
2013. A range of exquisite and creative Chinese dishes have been prepared by the
Mantra team for what is sure to be a great culinary experience: Pork knuckles,
crab spring rolls, steamed pork & shrimp dumpling with pan seared foie gras,
braised abalone, dried scallops clear soup, deep fried salt egg and more are all
the talk at Mantra this month. Also don’t miss the famous BBQ combination,
jellyfish salad and Hokkien Mee with seafood. For more information, contact
Mantra Restaurant & Bar at the Amari Orchid Pattaya Resort, Pattaya Beach
Rd., Tel 038 429 591 or email:
email@mantra-pattaya.com
“Seven Days, Seven Themes”
available at Edge restaurant.
Marco Polo Chinese Restaurant is famous for its authentic
Shanghainese and Szechuan cuisines prepared to perfection by master Chinese
chefs. Enjoy a dim sum lunch daily from 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and dinner from
6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily. Also make sure to call in at the Montien Bakery
Shop for freshly made cakes, pastries and breads plus a range of Thai desserts.
Open daily from 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. (Every day). For more information, call
the Montien Hotel, Pattaya, tel. 038 428 155, 038 361 340 ext 1620, 1621,
or email pattaya@montien.com.
Show your appreciation to please your mother with
many special deals for food and drink at the A-One Royal
Cruise Hotel Pattaya throughout the month of August. All regular meals offer
a 20% discount; Asian buffet lunch is now only THB 280 net/person, international
buffet dinner is only THB 296 net/person and seafood BBQ buffet is only THB 640
net/person. 20% discount for a la carte food and beverage at all outlets in the
hotel. The A-One Royal Cruise Hotel is located on Pattaya Beach Road between Soi
2 and Soi 3. For more information please call 038 259 555 Ext 4232.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Benihana.
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 special Sunday night
BBQ on August 11, Mother’s Day weekend, at THB 1,200 net per person. Moms
receive a 50% discount (food only) and a hand garland. This month The Bay also
presents ‘Pizza Galore with Beer’ offering 5 choices of pizza toppings and
free-flow beer from 2-6 p.m., with guests allowed to dine for a maximum of two
hours. Price per person is THB 599++ (until 31 August 2013). 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.
Grilled chicken breast with BBQ
sauce at Cascade.
The open kitchen concept at Edge restaurant, Hilton
Hotel Pattaya, creates an interactive dining experience combined with
natural light and breathtaking views. Monday’s “Post weekend BBQ” features
freshly grilled sausages, Korean style pork cuts and chorizo burritos while
Tuesday’s “Mediterranean Fare” includes Middle Eastern dips and salads, pizza
and pasta. On Wednesday, Edge presents “Burgers, Salads and Gourmet Sandwiches”
where guests can create their perfect burger, toss a fresh salad or grab a
gourmet sandwich. The tastes of Southeast Asia, India, China and Japan come
together for Thursday’s “Extended Asia” followed by Friday’s “Seafood Pattaya”
where the crystal waters offer up fresh local prawns, crabs and lobsters served
on ice or grilled. Saturday’s “Classics & Confectionaries” presents timeless
favorites such as Greek salad, oven-baked whole salmon, green curry and
bouillabaisse and margherita pizza. In addition, guests will be able to indulge
in traditional Thai desserts with a modern twist. Every Sunday, the chefs pull
out all the stops and offer the hotel’s famous “Sunday Brunch” that brings
together a wide selection from around the globe. Bookings are absolutely
essential for this very popular event. Monday to Thursday @ THB 420 net; Friday
and Saturday @ THB 480 net, Sunday Brunch @ THB 1200 net; Wine Buffet @ THB 800
net. “Seven Days, Seven Themes” is available from Mondays to Saturdays from 12
p.m. to 2.30 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Sundays. Edge restaurant is
located on the 14th floor of the Hilton Hotel Pattaya. For bookings, please dial
+66 (0)38 253 000.
Horizon bar & lounge, Hilton Hotel
Pattaya.
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 linda@lindasrestaurant.com.
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 louis@ mataharirestaurant.com 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 THB 449 net per person. Taco Tuesday offers
as much as you can eat, beef, chicken and pork tacos plus chili con carne,
Mexican beans, vegetables and salad bar for just THB 399 net. Wednesday is Ribs
& Wings evening: finger licking good ribs and 6 different kinds of wings - all
you can eat for THB 399 net per person (and with 1 glass of Heineken beer THB
449 net per person). Thursday is Shellfish Night – as much as you can eat!
Mussels, cockles, clams and shellfish, prepared 4 different ways and served with
rice or fries. THB 499 net. Friday & Saturday Churrasco Nights offer 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
orchid@amari.com
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 (ideal for sharing) from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. - THB
600 net per set, includes coffee or tea for two with a variety of sandwiches,
savories, scones, pastries and sweets; Drifting Hour - Sunday to Wednesday from
6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Buy One Get One Free: Choose from a range of rum
cocktails and long drinks; Cake ‘n’ Calories from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.,
individual desserts, whole cakes, power bars, giant cookies and macaroons. For
bookings, please dial 038 253 000 or email:
pattaya.sales@hilton.com.
Eat to the New Beat at Starz Diner located at the
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya between 2nd Road and Beach Road, Central Pattaya: A
selection of Pan Asian and continental flavors, from the griddle, BBQ
char-grill, pan, fryer, steamer, wok, and tandoori oven, as well as some really
delicious desserts. Sat: THB 850++, Sun-Fri: THB 750++ food only. Sat: THB
1,080++, Sun-Fri: THB 980++ including free flow drinks. Children under 11 years
of age eat for free. Show time for live music is from 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. For
more information call 038 428 755-9 or go to
http://pattaya.hardrockhotels.net.
At The Peak restaurant on Mother’s Day, August 12,
moms will receive a hand garland and get a 50% discount (food only) when dining
with family, whether for the special Dim Sum Lunch at THB 750++ per person, a la
carte lunch or dinner or Mother’s Day Dinner Set Menu at THB 9,900 ++ for a
table of ten (from the normal price of THB 14,000++). What’s more, there’s a
complimentary one-pound cake for mom to enjoy with her family on the Mothers Day
Dinner Set Menu! The Peak also offers a whole Peking Duck lunch menu at only THB
1,499++ (valid until 31 August 2013). The Peak Chinese Restaurant is located on
the 8th floor of Dusit Thani Pattaya 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.
Benihana restaurant has prepared a special set menu for
Mother’s Day weekend from August 9-12, featuring delectable grilled tiger prawns
with lemon butter, grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce, Australian marbled
rib-eye beef, California maki, foie gras, teriyaki sushi, white asparagus soup
with pan seared scallops and other premium creations. The menus are suitable for
4 people baht 4,999 net. Early booking before the 5th of August, baht 4,500 net.
For more information and reservations please contact Pattaya Marriott Resort
& Spa 038 412 120 ext.1395.
Intimate surroundings and a magnificent wine wall provide a
distinctive backdrop for sophisticated dining at Flare restaurant.
Experience an exquisite new menu of the authentic taste of Thai cuisine, as it
captures the freshness of its surrounds and fuses it with a global twist. Sample
“Hoy Nang Rom” made with fresh Fine de Claire oysters from the southern regions
of France or perhaps a “Som Tum”, imaginatively prepared tableside. Finish your
evening with “Cafe Bo’Lan” or maybe “Bai Tuey” - a very international cr่me
br๛l้e. Also available are an exciting range of wines from Thailand’s emerging
vineyards. Available for a limited time only in Flare, level 15 of the Hilton
Hotel Pattaya from 6:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. daily. For bookings, please
dial 038 253 000 or email:
pattaya.sales@hilton.com
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.
The Cascade Restaurant features globally-inspired
cuisine in its special theme buffets and new a la carte menu. With a full salad
and dessert buffet station, diners can select their main course on the menu
featuring Thai and western dishes such as fried seafood with chicken, garlic and
hot basil leaf served with steamed jasmine rice; grilled chicken breast with
barbecue sauce and many more. Price is THB 299++ per person until 31 August
2013. 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.
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 opens from 5:00pm until 1:00am - restaurant from
6:00pm until 11:30pm. Guests can indulge in style with a twist or simply relax
in the most chilling Infinity Bar and enjoy the gentle sea breeze and romance
sunset in a comfortable and relaxed entertainment venue. The new ‘Sunset
Session’ promotion offers guests an array of signature cocktails and “best
sellers”, including Yello, Sea Breeze, Mojito, Cosmopolitan, Bloody Mary,
Singapore Sling and beers on a one-for-one basis. The promotion is available
daily from 5 pm to 7 pm at Horizon. For more information or reservations please
call +66 (0)38 253 000 or email:
bkkhp.pattaya.horizon@hilton.com.
Promotions
“Beloved Mom” spa retreat packages are now available
throughout August 2013 at Spa Cenvaree, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort,
Pattaya. Package prices start at Baht 2,595++ for single and Baht 5,000++ for
couple. For more information or reservations, please contact (038) 301 234 ext.
4333 or email:
spacenvareecmbr@chr.co.th.
Celebrate Mother’s Day this year at Havana Bar and
Terrazzo with Italian menus including signature pizzas, pastas and a variety
of cuisines in the most relaxing ambience. In honor of her special day, from 1st
- 31st August all mothers receive a free pizza when
accompanied by four or more family members per table who spend a minimum of THB
500 per table per bill. An extra bonus for mom, on August 12, all moms receive a
complimentary glass of house wine from 5-11 p.m. For more please call 038 725
555 or visit
www.facebook.com/HavanaBar.Pattaya.
The Pullman Pattaya Hotel G has planned something
special for Mother’s Day. At Aisawan Spa she can enjoy a Spa for Mom
promotion with a ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’ deal on all body treatments and packages,
with relaxation, detoxification, fit and firming all included, throughout August
2013. Aisawan Spa opens daily 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Advance reservation is required.
Please call 038 411 940-8 or email to
info@pullmanpattayahotelG.com.
Hilton Pattaya is running its annual ‘Dine And Fly’
promotion from now until November 30, 2013. The promotion offers guests the
chance to win exciting prizes while enjoying great food and beverage deals as
well as the luxurious spa treatments at Hilton Pattaya. By simply spending THB
3,000 at any of Hilton Pattaya’s restaurants, eforea spa, or on in-room dining,
guests will have the chance to jet off on an unforgettable holiday for two to
the Hilton Singapore, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, Hilton Shanghai or Conrad
Seoul. Five winners will either receive return airfares with two nights’
accommodation and daily breakfast at one of the destinations, or be entitled to
throw a rooftop party at Horizon on level 34 of Hilton Pattaya worth up to THB
100,000. For more information please call +66 (0)38 253 000 or email
pattaya.info@hilton.com.
Entertainment
The Royal Cliff Beach Resort will host another evening
of opera on Monday, August 12 in honor of HM Queen Sirikit’s Birthday. The
Bangkok Opera company will present “Music of Love and Devotion - An
Evening of Opera and Musical Favorites” in the Head of State Chamber from
6.30 p.m. The musical evening will feature an enchanting selection from renowned
composers like Mozart, Offenbach, Lehar, Purcell, Handel and many more beloved
favorites. Tickets prices are THB 700 or THB 500 (Royal Cliff guests), and THB
300 (students with valid ID.) For more information or reservations visit
www.royalcliff.com or call 038 250
421 ext. 2007/2037.
Latino Groove dance nights take place every month at
Havana Bar, Holiday Inn on Beach Road, North Pattaya. Admission is free of
charge and all are welcome. For more information, call 038 725 555 or go to
www.facebook.com/HavanaBar.Pattaya.
Snooker legends Ken Doherty will play a series of
exhibition pool matches in Pattaya, starting at the Kilkenny Bar on Soi LK Metro
on Sunday 8th September. The following evening, Monday the 9th, Ken will be
playing at the Sportsman’s Pub on Beach Road Soi 13. Both events start at 8 p.m.
For a small fee you can play a match against Ken, the 1997 world champion, and
also make a donation to the Father Ray Foundation.
Local theatrical troupe Pattaya Players present
Broadway Under The Stars - their premiere all-singing, show-stopping event on
Saturday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m. A multitude of local performers will
present an elegant, cabaret-style program of musical theater standards and
contemporary favorites straight from the Great White Way! Tickets are 1,600 baht
inclusive of the show, a Kir Royal welcome drink, an exquisite gourmet buffet
dinner and a limited-edition exclusive goody bag! In addition, there will be a
rather extensive Lucky Draw Raffle featuring a wide range of exclusive items,
services and gift vouchers donated from various area businesses. This swanky
affair will take place poolside, under the stars at the beautiful Baan Souy
Resort in Jomtien. Tickets are available now and can be purchased with a credit
card from their online box office at www.thelittleboxoffice.co/pattayaplayers/
or with cash, in person at Baan Souy Resort located at Soi 15, Thappraya Road.
The Bangkok Charity Orchestra will be holding a
special concert featuring the music of Wagner, Dvorak and Bruch on Friday,
August 9 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Bangkok in the aid of the Triamsuksa
Soidao School in Chantaburi. The evening starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are
only THB 800. For reservations, send an email to:
reservation@charityorgestra.org.
dusitD2 baraquda Pattaya invites you to come and relax,
sip a cocktail or two and enjoy the dulcet tones of classic live jazz performed
by the famous saxophonist Aht Gunlayanakupt, a.k.a. the Kenny G. of Thailand,
and his fellow musician, French jazz singer and guitarist Jonathan Piere Bruno
Ayark. Performances of “a new jazz in town” are held every Thursday, Friday and
Saturday from 8.30pm - 11.00pm at the hotel’s Deep Bar. For more information and
reservations, call 038 769 999 or send an email
tod2pa@dusit.com.
Happy hours have turned on at the Pullman Pattaya Hotel G.
The Beach Bar offers the longest Happy Hour in town, from 5 pm - 7 pm, with 50%
off the drinks menu prices. Enjoy a stunning sunset with your favorite drink in
hand. Surprises are in store every Friday so don’t miss out! For more
information or reservations, contact 038 411 940-8 or email
info@pullmanpattayahotelG.com.
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
wan_nujan@yahoo.com
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
every Monday evening. Jazz trio every Friday at 7-11 p.m., with Thomas Reimer
(guitar), Andy Goodson (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.
Clubs and
Associations
The next Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC)
meeting will be on Sunday, August 11. Everyone is warmly welcome. The speaker
will be Michelle J. Coote who will be talking about her book, “I Come Alone.”
The book describes her experiences in traveling through Thailand and India. 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 International Association of Travel and Tourism
Professionals - Skål International, with its re-launched Pattaya Chapter
‘Skål International Pattaya & East Thailand’ meets on the third Thursday of
every month at different member’s venues and features a variety of interesting
guest speakers. Next month the club would like to invite all Skålleagues and
guests to attend the monthly meeting on Thursday 15th August at Moon River Pub
at the Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road. The event starts with
cocktails at 6.30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Cost of dinner is only 600 baht. To
RSVP or learn more about Skål International, email:
rsvp.skalpattaya@gmail.com.
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 infopilc@gmail.com, 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
info@rotarypattayamarina.com.
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.
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
rayongladiescircle@gmail.com
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:
vfwpost9876@hotmail.com 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.
Narcotics Anonymous - Hotline: 082 811 2686. There are 3
English speaking meetings in Pattaya near Central Festival and 2 more in Jomtien
each week. Also regular Thai speaking meetings at 12 Midday every Sunday and
Persian Farsi speaking meetings at 5.30 pm on Thursdays. Please call the Hotline
for details.
RC Phönix Pattaya (Deutsch), meets every Tuesday from 17.45 onwards at
the Holiday Inn Hotel, Pattaya Beach Road Soi 1. Contact President Dr. Otmar
Deter, Tel.: 081-898324125, Email:
praesident@rotary-phoenix-pattaya.org. or for more info go to:
www.rotary-phoenix-pattaya.org.
