For those who need German language books, Die Zugvögel has found the solution. From now on, everybody can go to Pfannkuchen Restaurant, located in Naklua Road, and buy or rent books for only 20 to 50 Baht each. Contact Ms. Marliese, she is the one in charge. All proceeds will go to a YWCA project to help children get a proper education. So far, Die Zugvoegel have adopted 12 children already and they are hoping to get help for many more. For more information or appointment call 420 786 from 5:00 p.m. onwards.

The Seaboard Sound & Friends are holding their rehearsals every Monday on South Pattaya Road. For exact time and venue please call the director, Monika Rottmann, Tel. 225 903.

Videoland Pattaya, a videotheque on Soi Yodsak, offers more than 1,700 video tapes in the German language. One can rent the tapes on a daily, weekly or monthly basis with a flexible time to bring them back. No membership fee or deposit is required. They even deliver to your house if you order at least ten, and you can order from home by catalog. Just give them a call, tel. 361 763 or fax: 361 615 and they’ll tell you much more about it. By the way, all customers who are Zugvoegel members or were sent by them are helping the charity project of this club to send children to school. Mr. Raimund of Videoland was kind enough to promise to give 5% of this income to the club.

Have you tried Tony’s Cool Spot yet? The coolest beat on the Walking Street? Dance, drink, live bands & DJ’s from USA, Europe, and South America nightly! Get a free drink with their advertising coupon in Pattaya Mail! Call the hot-line 425 795.

King Edward is arriving! Oops, not the real king, but the Moon River Pub is having a new "King Edward Scotch Whisky" promotion during all of May and June. 1 bottle of King Edward, a set of mixers goes away for Baht 777 plus one extra bottle - same size - for free! Would you like to drink in style and have a ‘royal’ drink? Try it out at the Moon River!

The Coffee Shop at the Montien Hotel invites you to travel to Malaysia without leaving the comfort of their place. Here you’ll have an opportunity to enjoy perfectly prepared samples of the finest in Malaysia cuisine for the whole of May.

Every time you order a glass of Coca Cola you will receive a coupon. For 6 coupons you’ll a get a ball and with this ball you’ll be able to win some prizes. 2 balls thrown accurately will win a beach ball, 4 balls can win you a Frisbee, five balls a summer bag and with 6 balls you will win all three prizes poolside at the Royal Garden Resort.

The Captain’s Corner Restaurant offers free transportation in an aircon mini van from all the hotels in Jomtien and Pattaya area to their restaurant. Just call 364 318.

News of the now officially opened Havana Club at the Weekender Hotel: Every Wednesday is a Wine & Steak Night. Free wine tasting! And, if you buy a bottle of wine they serve you a complimentary steak and salad with it. Mr. Mick, one of the best guitarists from England provides the entertainment. Thursday’s is Ladies Night, with "Thailand’s best" Soul-Rock band exciting the ladies’ hearts. Doesn’t sound bad, does it? For reservations call 428 720 or 361 224 to contact the VIP club. By the way, members get beer for only 60 Baht.

Food promotions are "in" in Pattaya. The Atrium Café of the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel offers a special promotion during June called "Pasta in Parade", which features many different international noodle dishes. When you try it out, you’ll be surprised, because the atmosphere at the Atrium Café is like in one of the more elegant street cafés in Italy or France. For more information call the PR department @ tel. 255 501-40.

Every Sunday is a "Happy Family Day" at the Green Bottle Pub. A special set-menu and live music by "Mr. Ya Guitaro" is waiting for the entire family between 16:00 and 19:00 hours. They also have a pool table, so kids won’t get bored!

Another Big Sale starts: The Yes! Boutique is clearing everything out of their shop at the Amari Orchid Resort, because very soon the new location for this famous boutique, selling fashions in European sizes and exclusive gift ideas, is the Splash Boutique at the Royal Garden Resort. Yes! Boutique offers clearance prices from Baht 300 up. Check it out! Get more information at tel. 428 161 ext. 722 or direct tel. 361 197.