The Pattaya International Club will hold its second meeting at Shenanigans this Sunday 8th April at the new time of 11.00 a.m. Free advise on work permits, visas, setting up businesses in Pattaya and general living in Thailand.

Chi Kung Club meets every Tuesday and Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at B.E.C. Language and Thai Culture School, Pattaya-Naklua Road. Please contact Rizza, 421919.

Natter, Nosh and Noggin Night at Shenanigans. The third get together for Automaniacal souls on Monday 9th April at 7 pm. It is a totally informal gathering of motorcar enthusiasts. The previous two have been great fun evenings over a couple of beers and we stay on for a bite to eat (it’s the 195 baht steak night). Just ask the Shenanigans girls where Dr. Iain and the car people are and they’ll point you in the right direction.

Are you a keen bridge player? The Pattaya Bridge Club meets every Monday at 2 p.m. in the coffee shop of Pattaya Beach Tower in Soi 4. Visitors are always welcome and by the way, it’s Contract Bridge – not Auction!

Are you a keen bridge player? The Pattaya Bridge Club meets every Monday at 2 pm in the coffee shop of Pattaya Beach Tower in Soi 4. Visitors are always welcome and by the way, it’s Contract Bridge – not Auction!

Is football more your scene? The Pattaya Panthers Rugby club is always on the lookout for people who can play. They train every Tuesday night between 6 and 7 p.m. Ring Kim Fletcher at Shenanigans for more details, 710 641.

Fancy yourself as a warbler? Then the Seaboard Sound is just the ticket for you. This vocal group meets every Tuesday at 11. Ring Colin Throup on 232 908 for more details.

Fancy yourself as a warbler? Then the Seaboard Sound is just the ticket for you. This vocal group meets every Tuesday at 11. Ring Colin Throup on 232 908 for more details.

Mata Hari Restaurant will be closed for their annual holidays from April 9 until April 23 and will re-open again Tuesday April 24.

Amari Orchid Resort presents an American Food Promotion April 13 at Henry J. Bean’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy a delicious buffet of American specialties from 18.00 hrs onwards. Don’t miss out on this great event. It’s the place to be - see you there!

Bakery Shop Mango Munchies! Sweet, succulent, sinful pleasure. The Montien Hotel, Pattaya’s fresh mango cake is a special treat you’ll want to enjoy again and again! Available daily at the bakery outlet! Please call (038) 428155.

No superstitions at MoJo Nite Club at Jomtien as they are having a Songkran Party on Friday the 13th. Special prize for the hottest beach dress with an all night happy hour as well. Cocktails 2 for 1, Carlsberg Draught 43 baht, spirits 2 for 1. Ring Monika on 01-268 6836 for details.

May “Mardi Gras” Madness at Planet Rock. Mardi Gras in May? And in Pattaya? You better believe it! The number one night spot in Pattaya, Planet Rock, located on Pattayaland 2 in South Pattaya celebrates its own unique version of a New Orleans style of Mardi Gras on Wednesday night, May 9, from 11 p.m. onwards, a carnival of fun and frolic including a parade around town with stilt walkers and lavishly dressed performers all ending-up at Planet Rock for a night of exciting Mardi Gras shows, games and parties.

If you like up-tempo blues, try the Blues Factory on Walking Street opposite the Marine Bar. Greg Caro and a seven-piece band really pump out the music. Get there after 9 p.m.

The O’ Zone Band plays daily (except Sundays) at the Moon River Pub. Come and enjoy amazing entertainment at one of Pattaya’s best pubs.

This Friday, April 6 at 6:00 p.m., the High School Student Council of the International School Eastern Seaboard is holding its 4th Annual Talent Show. Plenty of talent will be on display and anybody is welcome to come and watch for a small entrance fee of 20 baht. The performers and organizers will all be from the Middle and High School of ISE and the acts will be amusing for everybody, hope to see some of the Pattaya community there!

Songkran Day at the Amari Orchid Resort, Saturday the 14th from 19.00 hrs. onwards. Celebrate the water festival and the Thai New Year with traditional dance and a delicious buffet of Thai and international cuisine. Lively musical entertainment will also be provided by the resident band and don’t miss Easter Day, Sunday the 15th, 10 a.m. onwards. Where has the Easter Bunny hidden the eggs? Join the eggciting egg hunt and egg painting competition. All children are welcome to join in with the fun which starts at the children’s playground, including a mini buffet with 2 glasses of Coke. Coffee corner will be available for Mum and Dad.

B.E.C. Language and Thai Culture School has a special offer on language courses. Register now for any language course (Thai, English, German, French, Japanese, Chinese, etc.) and receive 1 basic course in Yoga for free. Contact 421919, 370176, 428626.

The Chinese have been practicing Tai Chi as a fitness exercise for over 3000 years because of the wonderful sense of well being it gives them. Tai Chi is beneficial to the whole person, relaxing the mind as well as the body in that digestion, blood circulation and the functioning of the internal organs become more efficient. Dusit Resort Sports Club hosts a regular Tai Chi program for all interested people. Tai Chi has no age, gender, work, status or language barriers. Classes are free for members and 100 baht for non-members. All are welcome to come along. Monday 19:45, Tuesday & Sunday 11 a.m.

Thai Garden Resort has started their LAWA Gymnastics - every Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at the indoor swimming pool. Lawa gymnastics is a new kind of gymnastics, combining land and water exercises to keep body, inner organs and mind fit at the same time. Only 100 baht for 1 hour. Please make your reservations with Ms. Elfi at the guest services office, tel. 370614-8.