Die Winterreise, Schubert’s music about a lonely and desperate winter journey, will be performed at the Goethe Institute Auditorium in Bangkok, Soi Goethe (formerly Soi Attakarn Prasit). England resident / Malaysian born soprano Loh Siew Tuan will be the vocalist, joined at the piano by Thailand’s own Ind-huon Srikaranonda. Both are well known in many opera houses in Europe. Tickets are on sale for 400 baht at PGI Music Promotions, tel. 02-6168332.

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

The NRG Center now is holding 3-day introduction to Traditional Thai Massage courses with qualified teachers for only 1,800 baht. For more info call 410049, or go there and visit the center.

The Captain’s Corner Steakhouse now has Live Music every evening from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Mr. Benjamin plays soft and popular piano tunes and sings some great Spanish songs - just perfect for a candlelight dinner or private parties! For table reservation call 364 318.

Samsara Restaurant offers promotions to help you enjoy your lifestyle. Business Lunch Mo - Fri 11:30 - 14:30 for 145 Baht net; Daily Sunset Happy Hour 17:00 - 20:00 "All U can drink" for 195 Baht net plus a Happy Hour Dish for 100 Baht net; Daily Bayside BBQ 17:00 - 23:00 with a free glass of Australian wine. Good lifestyle can be inexpensive! Tel. 710822.

The Royal Cliff Beach Resort has daily (except Wednesdays) Dancing Nights at the Rossini Italian Restaurant in the Grand building. The famous "Dine under the stars" is also held every Tuesday and Friday from 19:00 hours onwards at the poolside of the Royal Wing. Call 250421-40.

Margarita - what a lovely name! And a lovely drink (one of MY favourites!) Caramba, que bueno - now you get it every day at the Happy Hours from 10:00 p.m. onwards! Where? Oh, of course Henry J. Bean’s! Hank’s got a special treat for kids as well: every day free food for children under 12 from 17:00 - 19:30 hours! Give it a try, call 428161.

The Verandah Coffee Shop at the Montien Hotel offers an Asian Buffet (350 baht ++) every Tuesday, a Seafood Buffet Dinner (450 Baht ++) every Friday and an International Buffet Dinner (380 Baht ++) every Saturday, children under 12 pay half price. All you can eat! For reservations call 428155-6 Ext. 1620(3).

Enjoy international specialties with the choice of dining in the open-air or in air-con at Butcher Hans Restaurant in Sunee Plaza. Try the famous "Shoulder Ham" and home-style potato salad plus coleslaw for only 195 baht! Or try the delicious Quiche Lorraine! Give ‘em a call at 426045.

Café New Orleans now has 2 hours free validated parking for its patrons. Diners can park their car in the parking lot between Planet Rock and the Thai Military Bank on Soi Pattayaland 2, just a few steps from the restaurant. Park your car and have your ticket validated while dining.

Pattaya Leisure Center on Soi Day/Night is the right place to learn or practice judo and boxing of all kinds! Call Olivier, tel. 01-8621687.