The first week of September will see the soft opening of Dullio’s. No, not the one in Pattaya, that’s been open and well-known for a long time already, but a new one in Soi 49, Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok. The style will be same as in Pattaya (half open air, half AC). The new Italian Chef will make sure the food will be just as good. Both the new and old restaurant have experienced staff. Ask Duillio in Pattaya for more information.

Important announcement! The Moon River Pub will be the location for the first ever get-together in the complete Eastern Seaboard of the German Chamber of Commerce on Friday, August 27. The party starts at 19:00 hours and everybody who wants to join is welcome to this “Stammtisch” (regular circle of cronies). For more information call Marion or Michael at 370 614-6.

Happy Family Hour every Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at BJ’s Restaurant at the corner of Beach Road & Sri Nakorn Center. These special events are held to further the cause of harmony, understanding and charity!

Every night is Cowboy Night at the Green Bottle Pub! Lots of fun and entertainment, plus special promotions, including buy 1 bottle Chivas Regal for 999 and get 1 set of mixer and another bottle free. Or buy 1 bottle of Jim Beam for 790 baht and get a free T-shirt plus 1 set of mixer. Anyone coming dressed as a cowboy, cowgirl or a Red Indian will receive a souvenir. Special games with many prizes on Fridays and Saturdays.

Greg’s Kitchen now offers Australian Roast Leg of Lamb with fresh mint sauce, roast & mashed potatoes and cauliflower cheese, every Saturday. All this you can get in his new air-conditioned room (of course in the non-air-conditioned space as well) for only 285 Baht.

Delaney’s Irish Pub in the Royal Garden Plaza complex is offering a special Curry evening every Friday with nine assorted Curries, Somosa’s, Tikka’s and all the extra trimmings, with many Vegetarian dishes. As much as you can eat for 345 baht. So, if you’d like to try a ‘real’ Irish Indian Curry, visit Delaney’s.

Sher-E Punjab does not offer Irish curries, but the real stuff! Very delicious indeed and carefully prepared, so even the the Farangs who are not so used to hot food will be very pleased. Sher-e Punjab is located near Pattaya Park - easy to find.

And, while we are still talking about Indian food: a new restaurant has opened called Namaste. It is located inside the Champ Hotel. The food is great, pick-up service and home delivery is available. Just call 01-3122605 and manager Bob will tell you more about it.

Creative Fun for kids from 6 to 60, painting plaster models. Sanouk Handicrafts, next to the cinema in the Royal Garden Plaza, offers a range of 50 different plaster models from just 19 Baht. Whilst 20 or 30 Baht would amuse the kids for just a couple of minutes on the game machines, here’s a good half-hour or more of artistic entertainment and you get to keep the finished product. Paints, brushes and lacquer are all included. Open every day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Beads, Beads, Beads. Sanouk Handicrafts have opened a new stand on the third floor of the Royal Garden Plaza, by the cinema, where you can make your own bead necklaces and bracelets. The price is just 19 baht plus the beads you choose and the beads range from 8 for 1 baht up to 45 baht each. You can create your own unique necklaces and bracelets. Bring the kids. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Computer Link (opp. Regent marina Hotel) sells reasonably priced home computer systems starting at 19,900 Baht. Get more information at the shop - ask for Trevor, Tel. 361 625.

Looking for exclusive furniture? You’ll find it at Decorum on South Pattaya Road! There’s no need to explain more - just take a look for yourself!

Free scuba diving with the Dusit Resort Sports Club in the Chaba pool. Now is your chance to dive today and see just how easy it really is! For more information, times and days - call the Sports Club on 425611-6 or e-mail cpsapat@loxinfo.co.th. Warning: Scuba diving can be fun and lead to extreme excitement.

Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., join PILC Yoga at the Dusit Resort Sports Club. Yoga is a simple and effective means of restoring and maintaining mental and physical health and well being. 100 Baht for 1 1/2 hours. Contact Dusit Resort Sports Club (038) 425611-226,7.