Dance and Lifestyle Club for Couples in the Pattaya area. There is no fee to join and the club is for couples and by couples only. From time to time, if there is enough interest the club will also organize carefree, castaway trips for couples to a remote island off the Trat coast. If interested, please contact 1500 page 272252. Visiting couples welcome.

Scandinavian AA meets in Pattaya every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at 519/56 Soi Skaw Beach, off Pattaya 2nd Road (between Florida and Skaw Beach hotels). Contact Hans 01-9849-501.

Are you a keen bridge player? The Pattaya Bridge Club meets every Monday at 2 p.m. in the coffee shop at 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.

Aungkam Northern Style Thai Restaurant on 3rd Road next to Pattaya Driving Range has changed their hours. They now open at 3 p.m. and close at 12 midnight. The authentic Northern Thai dining and the blend of elegant and casual decor have not changed and you may call to insure your reservation (038) 370 386 or (01) 8191578.

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.

Cafe New Orleans, Soi Pattayaland 2 is now offering a Home Delivery Service in Pattaya. Now you can order any item from their menu and have their Baby Back BBQ Ribs delivered right to your door. Call 710 805.

Henry J. Bean’s Bar & Grill at the Amari Orchid Resort is holding a “Hot and Spicy” food promotion throughout April. For those who like it hot and spicy - this cannot be missed. Happy hour is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Special Offer for a 1 day Intensive Thai Massage Course every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free lunch included. Please contact B.E.C. tel. (038) 421 919, 370 176, 428 626.

Watch the Spanish Grand Prix live on the Big Screen at Shenanigans. The green light goes on at 7 p.m., be sure to get there early for a pole position. While you’re waiting for the race to start, as well as during the action, enjoy Shenanigans famous Carvery until 11 p.m.

How’s your Samba? Or perhaps you’d like to strut the Lambada? At the Moon River Pub for the next few weeks you have the opportunity to listen to, and dance along with, the Troppi Karibe Band, a new six piece Latin group.

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, with 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, visit the Blues Factory on Walking Street opposite the Marine Bar. Greg Caro and his seven-piece band should not be missed after 9 p.m.

The next event on the Pattaya Gay Festival is the BBQ and Games Night on Saturday April 28 at Tui’s Place in Jomtien Beach, co-sponsored by Tui’s Place and by Throb Nightclub. Volleyball games are scheduled to start in the morning, and are expected to continue through much of the day. The barbecue dinner starts at 7:30 p.m., followed by stage performances by many local groups.

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. 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 7:45 p.m., Tuesday & Sunday 11 a.m.

The Royal Garden Spa and Fitness run 4 assorted aerobic classes per day including low impact, step, new body, body tone, and high/low impact. Call 412 120 ext. fitness for details and times.

The Pool Terrace at the Captain’s Corner Restaurant can accommodate private parties up to 100 people. Complete set-up with Bar-B-Q grill and bar. Call Ib Ottesen for further information (01) 802 3430.