The Seaboard Sound and Friends, Pattaya’s first choir, has weekly rehearsals on Wednesday’s from 18.30 to 20.00. Everybody is welcome. Call Monica for details, tel. 233 144.

The Jomtien-Pattaya Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at the Royal Cliff Grand at 6.30 p.m. All visiting Rotarians made very welcome. Contact President Erika Keller tel. 250 820.

Learn the Art of Thai Cooking at The Royal Cliff Beach Resort. All ingredients, menus lunch and a special gift are included. Classes are held every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10.00 a.m. Call Guest Relations for bookings and information, tel. 250 421 Ext. 2007-37.

Pattaya Street Kids Center has a new Website! Take a look and help these children. Visit www.pattayastreetkids.org for more information.

Relax and enjoy your favourite cocktails in the cosy surroundings of the Montientong Karaoke at the Montien Hotel Pattaya, tel. 428 155.

Poppy Garden, on the corner of Soi 7 and Beach Road, begins their ‘All Day Happy Hours’ from August 1. Drop in for the live entertainment from 8pm ‘til late daily. Enjoy a game of snooker or simply watch the world go by!

Tony’s Entertainment Complex, South Pattaya, has a Dinner Show every night from 7.30 p.m. All you can eat buffet and live music show. Then party on until the late hours in the disco. Call 425 795.

On 18th August, The Captain’s Corner Restaurant (between south Pattaya Road and Jomtien Beach) will be the venue for “another evening of music”. The famous duo Rick and Harpich from England will perform with some hot music. Several other highly skilled musicians, including maybe even Ib Ottesen, will perform live on stage. Book your table early at 038 364318. Grand Texan Style Bar-B-Q “eat all you can” for only 250 baht or New Zealand steaks or lamb chops will be the format.

Bruno’s Restaurant offers as a permanent ‘Weekly Special’, yet with changing dishes, a choice of 4-main courses including Bruno’s fabulous Salad Bar, Soup of the Day and Dessert. Reserve your table at tel. 361073.

A unique Antipasto Buffet is available The Bay Restaurant at the Dusit Resort Pattaya overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. This special buffet features more than 20 mouth-watering Italian appetizers. Also available at The Cascade Caf้ a sumptuous Super Sukiyaki (Hot Pot) promotion with fresh seafood and much more. For reservations call 425 611-7 ext. 2270-2.

Are you having a party, buffet, a golf-trip or a midnight snack? Are you fed up with cooking? Greg’s Pie-Shop & Deli is at your service! It’s located opp. Soi 6; tel. 361227.

All day, every day, all through the month of August, Jigsaw Restaurant and Bar, Jomtien, offers Happy Hour. All beer, wine and cocktails are 20% off, free snacks with every beverage order, and fresh brewed coffee is now 25 baht a cup. All welcome; tel. 251-805.

Au Bon Pain has introduced the latest evolution of Thai Satay with the Thai Chicken Satay Sandwich. Available from now until September 2 at all Au Bon Pain outlets.

Did you know that if you Celebrate Your Birthday (any age) at Moon River Pub, you will receive a free birthday cake plus birthday song? Even more - if you decide to use the Moon River facilities for your private or corporate party, the folks there will come up with a very special deal. To try it out, contact Marion at 370614-8 or by Email: [email protected]

Summer Package at Kanary Bay Rayong now offers a special Summer Package from now until to October 31, 2000. Enjoy your holiday in one-bedroom suite with sea view at Kanary Bay Rayong for 3 days 2 nights stay at only baht 3,300 net (Single) and baht 3,800 net (Twin). Package includes daily buffet breakfast, welcome drink, one special Italian Set Dinner at No.43 Italian Bistro Rayong, complimentary coffee / tea at the Reading Room, complimentary use of Exercise Room, Sauna, Steam, Jacuzzi, Snooker Room, Tennis and Squash Court. For reservations or further information, please call (02) 233 8989-98 or (038) 804 844 or (038) 619-025.

China isn’t just a country – it’s a different world! Now you can discover China in a 3 or 5 day full-package tour! Includes round-trip ticket, 1 million baht travel-insurance and accommodation in 4-star hotels, incl. breakfast meals plus full-guided sightseeing tours. For more details contact Ni Hao Language School, 500/39 Soi Wong Amat, tel. 370495 or fax: 370496.