If you’d like to Sponsor an Orphan for the Sunday Pok้mon Brunch Party at the Thai Garden Resort, call Onno at 370 614-8. The buffet is only 199 baht per child including magic shows, games and prizes. The Thai Garden Resort would like to extend their thanks to all sponsors.

Blue Stone Kids is the newest adventure club in Pattaya for kids aged 7 to 13, every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. featuring activities such as horse riding, golf, swimming, table tennis and lots of other fun and games. The monthly registration fee of 2,800 baht includes kids buffet. For more information call Loren on 01-864 3477 or just drop into the Thai Garden Resort.

Visit the Hibachi Restaurant and Bar newly opened at Jomtien Beach opposite the police box for a different dining experience - tabletop Bar-B-Q’s and fondues with a variety of quality meats and seafood and a selection of delicious starters and desserts. Hibachi is now offering daily specials cooked on the Bar-B-Q and a selection of Thai dishes, all at very reasonable prices. Standard spirits are 58 baht for doubles (50ml).

Shenanigans now has a brand new menu featuring the return of many favourites from before, many new items, plus a fantastic new ice cream menu. The all day Sunday Carvery is free for children under 10(ish) with free Pepsi or Sprite for all.

Relax in air-conditioned surroundings at Jomtien’s newest nightspot, Mojo Nite-Club. Live jazzy music, cocktails and some of the best Italian food in town. Breeze on in to the Jomtien Complex Condotel for a stylish alternative nightlife. Open 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily except Tuesday.

The Captain’s Corner Restaurant presents another Evening of Music with several different groups, including Rick and Harpic, Julia, Ib Ottesen and friends on Friday November 10. Good amateurs who wish to perform are invited to contact Ib Ottesen. Book your tables in advance on 364 318.

Planet Rock Night Club, Soi Pattayaland 2, is pleased to present live music featuring the exciting East Coast Band. One of Pattaya’s best known groups performs rock ‘n’ roll, Motown, soul and jazz tunes every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night from 11pm.

The PILC is holding the Hollywood Stars Charity Gala Ball on Saturday November 18 at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. Tickets are available individually or by tables of 8. For reservations call Tanya on 756 327, or Arlette 300 325, or Julie 306 150. Tickets are 1,500 baht per person, all proceeds to support the homeless children of Pattaya.

The Diana Inn is now providing comfortable services, including traditional Thai massage, aromatherapy and reflexology by the pool, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Call into the Diana Inn for more information.

Pattaya’s Papaya Health Club holds weekly dinner-meetings every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the coffee shop in the Sunbeam Hotel. Meetings are held in the German language and present lots of information about health. There is no fee to join the club. Tel. 01-8639014

Calm your mind and heal your body with Chi Gong, the ancient Chinese healing martial art, every Sunday, Monday & Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m. and Monday’s at 7:45 p.m. at the Dusit Resort Sports Club. Call 425 611-7 ext. 2226 for more details.

Loy Krathong, one of Thailand’s most popular festivals, dates back 700 years to the Sukhothai period. This year it comes around on November 11. The following are some of the local celebrations:

Amari Orchid Resort will celebrate in the garden beginning at 7 p.m. Thai classical shows, music, and Krathong provided, all for 590 baht ++, children up to twelve, 1/2 price. Tel. 428161.

Central Festival Center, beginning at 11 a.m., will hold a Krathong making contest with many fun activities all day long. At 5 p.m. there will be a Children’s Miss Noppamas contest. Tel. 361443.

Cholchan Pattaya Resort has planned Thai shows, classical music and BBQ dinner by their pool beginning at 6:30 p.m. Adults 950 baht net, children up to twelve, 500 baht net, Krathong provided. Tel. 702777.

The Montien Hotel is holding a special evening dinner by their swimming pool. Call 428 155 for booking and information.

Royal Cliff Beach Resort presents a gala dinner at the main pool beginning at 7 p.m. Thai cultural shows, Miss Noppamas contest, Krathong provided. Adults 765 baht net, children up to twelve, 1/2 price. Tel. 250421.

Royal Garden Resort festivities begin poolside at 7 p.m. and include exclusive Thai shows, fun-activities and a Thai/international buffet. Adults 750 baht ++, Krathong provided. Children up to twelve, 1/2 price. Tel. 412123.

Siam Bayshore presents Thai shows and a Thai/international buffet at the Bali Hai Terrace beginning at 7:30 p.m. Adults 550 baht net, includes Krathong and firework sticks. Children up to twelve, 1/2 price. Tel. 428678.

Siam Bayview will have Thai shows and a Thai/international buffet beginning at 6 p.m. by the pool. Krathong provided. Tel. 423871 for information.

Thai Garden Resort celebrations begin at 7 p.m. by the pool with classical Thai dances, Miss Loy Krathong contest and Thai/international buffet. Adults 500 baht net, children up to twelve, 200 baht net. Tel. 370614.

White House, Jomtien is also celebrating by the pool, beginning at 7:30 p.m. with a buffet. Krathong provided, tel. 426222.

A November Charity Sale will be held on November 17 at Isabelle Le Baron’s House: 391/39, Soi 11, Thappraya Road (close to Sugar Hut) with bedding, children’s and ladies clothes, household items, Christmas presents and much more. Call for more info: tel. 364277.

There is still time to bring old clothes or whatever you would like to get rid of to Phu Luang Garden and deliver them to Mrs. Tiew. She will be holding another one of her already famous Family Fun Fests with the assistance of the Rayong Ladies Circle. This event takes place on November 25 and 26, with a wide range of vendors plus lots of entertainment by local schools. All proceeds of the garage sale will go to charity. Please contact tel. 893463-4 or 01-6444432 or 603381 or 601926 or 601537 or 602955.

The Pattaya Sports Club is holding squash matches at the Ambassador City Complex against the Rajpruek Club Bangkok on November 11 at 3 p.m. These are all friendly games between people who enjoy the game. Everyone is invited to watch or join the PSC team. Contact tel. 01-8629062 or 01-8637947.

The Mermaid’s Dive Center 7th Annual Treasure Hunt will be held on November 18 and 19 at “The Mystery Spot” located somewhere west of Pattaya and east of Cambodia. Meet at the Dive Center at 8:00 a.m. Mermaid’s will have close to 50 prizes including the usual gourmet meals, free nights at 1st class hotels, dive equipment, dive trips, men and women’s clothing, and much more... Reserve your place today. Email: [email protected] or Tel. 232 219-20.

Garden International School is holding an oil painting workshop on the school campus (near Eastern Star Golf Course) with well known English artist Martin Steel. The workshop is from 10 a.m. –4 p.m. The cost is only 400 baht (including materials). For bookings call 038-880 360.