The next evening, starting at 7:30 p.m., is the first monthly meeting of PPWF in 1999. One of the members, Liz Milintacupt-Taylor will be the guest speaker and her topic will be: "Understanding the animal you live with". Now girls, no wrong thoughts - she is talking about your pets. The event will be held at the Amari Orchid Resort. Please show up and cheer Liz, she’s already very excited. For more information call Elfi, Tel/Fax 367 075 or e-mail: [email protected].

L’ Opera Bangkok just opened another branch in the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate. The location is conveniently situated in the commercial complex of the Estate. A great selection of home made pastas, ice cream and pizza. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., Sundays closed. For more information call 955 124.

Pinewood Condo hosts a traditional German Grill Party every Friday starting at 7:00 p.m., with an extensive range of homemade German sausages, salads, fish and steaks. All for only 155 Baht per person. New is the special Thai buffet for the same price. Daily Happy Hour from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.! For reservations call Udo at 361 403-8.

Hefty, deftly food at Butcher Hans Pub, located at Sunee Plaza. Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. special price: 250 baht net instead of the normal price of 360 baht. This magnificent "Butcher’s Meal" is prepared by the master himself and contains Kassler, Smoked Pork Belly, Sausages, Sauerkraut, yellow potatoes and farmer bread. Hurry up and grab your portion!

Throughout January and February is Strawberry Season at the Amari Orchid Resort. Chef Lehmann prepares not only the usual creations but also lots of his own.

O’ Henry’s Restaurant located at the Flamingo Hotel next to the former Day & Night Department Store on South Pattaya Road, now has live entertainment three times a week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) featuring solo guitarist Dalton O’Sullivan from San Francisco, California. Dalton has taught and performed solo-instrumental guitar for over 20 years. His specialties are Spanish and South American music and a CD recording is currently in the works. It’s great music and very enjoyable to listen to while enjoying excellent food at the restaurant. For reservations call 427 161-3.

"Just Friend" is a dynamic trio is playing nightly (except Tuesdays) at the Premier Supper Club of the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel. Don’t miss them - they are some of the best musicians Pattaya has ever seen!

Wanna dance? Join Nicky and Marisa at their Dancing Club at the Sunbeam Hotel. Pretty, tiny Marisa, a whirlwind in her dancing shoes and Nicky, the perfect all-rounder with 30 years dancing experience in the USA, are waiting to give you dancing lessons every Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. On the schedule are not only Ballroom dancing, but also Latin American and modern dancing. 6 months membership only 5,000 baht, a three month membership only 3,000. Tel. 424 191.

S. S. Sausage Co., Ltd. (Belucky), located at 157/38 Naklua Road, is always having very special offers. New: English Sausage, 1 kg for Baht 125, Zurich Pate, 1 kg for Baht 125, and Schblic Sausage, 1 kg for 145. Still on sale is 1 l fresh orange juice for 65 baht and 1 l fresh pineapple juice for only 35 baht. They also have 11/2 l bottles of pineapple and orange juice concentrate (makes 6 l juice) for 210 baht. For more information call Khun Somchai, tel. 422 904.