Globe Trotters Kids’ Club will meet this month on January 26 beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the gardens of the Amari Orchid Resort. For more information phone Ann on 237 204 or Sally on 225 688.

The Thai Garden Resort - where families never get bored... Pokemon is on! Sunday January 21, starting at noon with a children’s buffet, games, magic shows and lots of fun. Only 199 baht per child. Sponsorship for orphaned children, who are regularly invited, is welcome. Contact the guest services department, tel. 370614-8.

Gregs Kitchen now prepares top quality home cooked food for your own private buffet or party. Tel. 361 227.

Shenanigans Pattaya has a new Monday Special with homemade soup, T-bone steak (400gms) with chips and mixed salad. Wednesday’s is the Great Irish Pig Out: roast pork, pig’s liver, ham and lots more. All you can eat for 245 baht. Check out the Carvery Thursday-Saturday & Sunday’s from 12-3 p.m. & 6-11 p.m.

The Seashell Fish and Chippery has re-opened in Jomtien, opposite the Jomtien Plaza and Country Road Bar on the run up to the Dongtan police station. Fresh snapper, chips and mushy peas only 120 baht. Good British style food at the right price.

Mata Hari Brasserie is now accepting Visa and Master Card under duress. Mata Hari Brasserie has also just received lots of freshly frozen European fish, such as sole, monkfish, turbot, North Sea cod, red gurnard, raw herring, smoked eel, beluga caviar, etc. Make your reservations on 420 939.

The Paradise Caf้ & Grill is holding a special food promotion until January 25, featuring Swiss & International Specialties along with Thai favorites. Many salad dishes and mouthwatering toasts to choose from. Don’t miss the Special Dessert - Chocolate Fondue. Open daily from 09 -23 hrs. Breakfast is served as long as the sun shines. For reservations call tel./fax (038) 723-177.

Strawberries Promotion at the Amari Orchid Resort. To celebrate the strawberry season, Amari’s chef, Mr. Heller will be putting together a menu of different specialties including “Strawberry Romanoff” and “Strawberry Honey Mousse” in all Amari restaurants.

Montien Hotel Pattaya promotions for January 2001: La Mer Restaurant - Flame On! Spectacular flamb้ promotion - duck liver flamb้, garlic prawns flamb้ and pepper steak Parisian - culinary masterpieces that taste as exciting as they look! Marco Polo Chinese Restaurant - Enter the Snake! As the Year of the Snake dawns, celebrate with a lavish banquet. Classic Chinese dishes prepared under the watchful eye of Marco Polo’s renowned Chinese chef, with a choice of set menus that will delight and impress the most demanding of diners. Bakery Shop - Pure Temptation! Sweet and succulent, tasty and tempting - fabulous strawberry cake! If you’re looking to treat yourself, look no further. Have a slice of heaven! Montienthong Karaoke - Fortune Cocktail! Lubricate your vocal chords with a lucky fortune cocktail and give the performance of your life! This special drink is also available in all other Montien outlets!

Planet Rock Nightclub, Pattaya Funland, Soi Pattayaland 2 has continuous nightly entertainment including live bands, magic, comedy and 60 beautiful dancers. Magic shows by PR Magic and AK Magic will amaze you. Catch the hilarious comedy routines by Rosie and hot sexy shows by the Three Degrees. Also enjoy the beautiful dancers as they continuously perform on the massive Planet Rock stage. All are welcome and there’s never a cover charge.

T.W. One in the Heart of Walking Street is an English run pub that serves Thai and Euro food to suit all tastes, has nightly music from all eras and live sports on TV, plus pool table and dartboard. Open from 10 a.m. ‘til 3:30 a.m. 7 days a week.

Larry’s Dive on South Pattaya Road (around the corner from the pier) is now featuring popular and well known guitarist “Blacky” and his band Black Power live daily from 8:30 p.m. onwards.

Chinese New Year Wednesday 24 January from 19.00 hrs. onwards. The start of the Chinese New Year is an exciting event not to be missed. Begin the year of the snake in style in the lush garden of the Amari Orchid Resort. The entertainment will include a spectacular Chinese lion dance, fireworks and an international buffet.

The Thai Garden Resort is celebrating Chinese New Year on Wednesday, January 24. A special buffet will be set around the pool, starting at 19:00 hours. Live music and some surprises. Children under 12 pay half price. Please reserve in advance with the guest service department, tel. 370614-8.

Ancient Photos in Duck Square is offering 50% off for all children on every photo set. Call Ancient Photos for more information on 374 479.

Indulge your love for the Queen of Fruits Strawberry Promotion at the Dusit Resort Pattaya. Delight your taste buds with outstanding strawberry concoctions and recipes including Strawberry Stolichnaya and Coup Romanoff, Strawberry Daiquiri and Strawberry Tart with ice-cream and plenty more. This divine heart-shaped fruit is ready to tempt your sweet tooth until the end of January at all outlets except the Empress Chinese Restaurant.

Pattaya’s only international karaoke, Sing A Song at the Palladium Entertainment Complex on 2nd Road is offering special group discounts for Pattaya clubs and businesses. This offer also applies over the holidays, so call Fred for details. (01) 6289634 or (038)730 917 days.

The Captain’s Corner Pool Terrace is the perfect place to book your private parties up to 100 people. Enjoy Grand Texan Style Steaks and Seafood, only 275 baht per person. Call 364 314.