PILC’s next meeting is on June 6th at the Siam Bayshore Hotel from 10:30 to 2:00. Guest speaker is Roger Welty, the author of “The Thai and I” who gained a wealth of experience and acquired a fascinating insight into Thai culture. For more info and must-do reservations call 716624 or 249486 or E-mail: [email protected]

The Chaine des Rotisseurs, Pattaya’s Gourmet League, welcomes everyone to enjoy an informal and relaxed “get-together” of their members, friends, and everybody who is interested in the Chaine. This down-to-earth event will take place at the Moon River Pub, North Pattaya Road, on Friday 9 June from 6:30 p.m. onwards. The entrance fee of baht 490 net includes a delicious dinner buffet, but no drinks. Reservation is required through Marion or Michael Vogt, tel. 038-370614-8, fax 426 198, E-mail: [email protected]

The Jigsaw Restaurant is already open! It’s located on Thappraya Road, almost opposite the Hanuman statue at Jomtien. However, the official opening will be on June 10th. Open House from noon with complimentary Carlsberg Draft beer. The owner, David Levine will be happy to welcome you to his new restaurant. Tel. 251 805.

Noodle Festival at the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel during the month of June. Different taste, different style – for those noodles you’ll walk a mile! For more details call 255501-40 Ext. 1848.

Dunkin Donuts has organized a “Fun Box” promotional campaign to welcome the school’s opening. But specially promoted dunkins and donuts worth 75 – 76 baht you’ll receive a free ruler, pencil and eraser worth 30 Baht!

Pat’s Pies & Deli has a new outlet now in Soi Bua Kaow called “The Chippy”. This is a traditional English Fish & Chips take away, but of course, one can also eat-in. Cozy to sit, great food like at Mama’s and really low prices like: Fish & Chips for 95 baht, Cod & Chips for 175 baht…

A New Zealand Steak and Lamb Promotion is going on at the Captain’s Corner Steak House with live music in a cozy ambience, either at the garden or in the air-conditioned restaurant. If you give them a call, they even pick you up for free within the Pattaya and Jomtien area. Reserve your table at 364318.

The No. 43 Italian Bistro at the Kanary Bay Rayong is featuring “Treasures of Italy! Chef Francesco is preparing mouth-watering, traditional and authentic Italian cuisine (at Thai prices) just for you! Don’t miss this opportunity. Go Rayong – go No. 43! Tel. 804888.

The Dusit Resort’s Super Sukiyaki Buffet features lots of seafood, imported meat, vegetables and much more! Master Chef Pasquale Snyder will serve it every Friday and Saturday at the Cascade Caf้ from 18 to 22:30 hours. Call 425611-7 Ext. 2270-2.

Bruno’s Restaurant is an excellent place to dine. Chef Fredi suggests this week: a choice of 4 main courses including Bruno’s fabulous salad bar, soup of the day and dessert for 410 baht. To make your mouth water, here are some examples: Braised Beef with onions or Sliced Pork Fillet Zurich. Make your reservations at tel. 361073 or 424292.

Montien Hotel’s June promotion is authentic Japanese food at the Verandah Coffee Shop! Duck in every variation conceivable will be served at the Marco Polo Chinese Restaurant! The famous La Mer Restaurant offers Rib Eye Repasts and finally the Bakery Shop has the sweet taste of Opera Cake! Call 428155.

The Bangkok Pattaya Hospital offers Exercise Classes for Pregnancy every Tuesday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. by Anne Barthelemey, an American board physical therapist. She will also be holding Child Birth Classes every last Saturday of the month from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more info please call 427777 ext. 1329

Extreme Pleasure Package at the Royal Garden Hua Hin! Weekdays 66 resp. 107 US$ for double room, weekends 99 resp. 148 US$ for double room. This includes 1-night accommodation, buffet breakfast, one round of golf and one hour Thai massage. Let’s go to Hua Hin!

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