The motorcar enthusiasts are having their Natter, Nosh and Noggin meeting again this month at Shenanigans on Monday the 11th at 7 p.m. Meet with Dr. Iain from the Automania column. It is an informal group that discusses anything from Mini Minors to Minervas and everyone is welcome.

The U.K. Club of Pattaya will be holding yet another social family day on Sunday 10th June at Poltony’s Grill & Mini Golf. Everyone is invited to this fun family get together beginning at 3 p.m. A buffet dinner will be served from about 6 p.m. - and you can play as much mini-golf as you wish. Adults 300 baht - children under 10 only 200 baht. Hope to see you there. For more information and bookings contact Bob Lee (038) 716118, Margaret Tomlinson (038) 303 109 or Malcolm Boden (038) 232 600.

Skal Club members are reminded of the next meeting to be held at the Thai Garden Resort on Thursday June 21 from 7 p.m. This month members are urged to bring their partners and guests along and join in the fun of a theme “Caribbean Evening”. So put on those flowery shirts and sarongs – for more information contact Bob Lee (PR) 716118. Tickets will also be available on the evening for the “Xmas in July” function at the Amari Orchid being held on Saturday July 14.

The Pattaya Sports Club is having their annual summer party at the Town in Town hotel on Thursday June 21, starting at 7 p.m. This party is free to paid up members and 600 baht for their guest, which includes a great international buffet, plenty of drinks and entertainment. There will also be a raffle with lots of nice prizes including that yellow stuff the ladies like so much. Please bring your membership card to show at the door.

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 of Pattaya Beach Tower in Soi 4. Visitors are always welcome and by the way, it’s Contract Bridge – not Auction!

Fancy yourself as a warbler? Then the Seaboard Sound is just the ticket for you. This vocal group meets every Monday at 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. Ring Colin Throup on 232 908 for more details.

There is something different at the Paradise Cafe and Grill. With the launch of the new Pearl Harbor Movie, Hans Banziger is launching a Taste of Hawaii. This Hawaiian food promotion features delicious dishes such as macadamia crusted parrot fish with a mango and roasted sweet pepper relish, blackened (ahi) tuna with soy mustard & butter sauces, lamb steak with ginger and garlic “Tutu”, Island chicken coconut curry “Honolulu”, papaya sesame duck fillet “Maui” and duck fillet with Hawaiian teriyaki sauce and pineapple. Don’t miss it! Other specialties include ostrich fillet Remy Martin, and ostrich fondue, all at very reasonable prices as usual. Located on Pattaya 2nd Road (opposite Royal Garden), open daily from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Breakfast is served as long as the sun shines.

Go Troppo on Saturday afternoons at Tequila Reef Cantina with the Taco and Tequila Saturday. Chill with frozen margaritas for 75 baht and tacos for 25 baht. Hasta la vista baby! Tequila Reef Cantina, Soi 7, 30 metres off the beach.

The Amari Orchid Resort is holding a Crunchy Salad food promotion for the month of June. Thailand is blessed with an abundance of fresh, flavorful vegetables, herbs and spices. Try the chef’s special recipes in all Amari restaurants throughout June.

Shenanigans The Irish Pub on Second Road in front of the Royal Garden has a full calendar of regular weekly events. On Monday its “Stake-Out” Night from 6-11 p.m. and Happy Hour all day, Tuesday is Pasta Night from 4-11 p.m., Wednesday is Irish Pig Out Night from 6-11 p.m., Thursday through Sunday its Shenanigans delicious Carvery, and live music plays Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30-10:30 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday live music plays from 9 p.m. until 2:45 a.m.

Enjoy casual dining at its best at the Verandah Coffee Shop at the Montien Hotel Pattaya. Tuesday enjoy an Asian Buffet Dinner, Fridays is Bar-B-Q & Seafood night and don’t miss Saturdays with the International Buffet from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For reservations, call the Montien Hotel on 428 155-6 Ext. 1620, 1623.

The Bay Restaurant at the Dusit Resort Pattaya is holding a white asparagus “Queen of Vegetables” promotion, a fine dining experience, until June 22. On offer are a variety of excellent White/Green Asparagus dishes. White asparagus is known as the “Queen of Vegetables” in Europe. It is a seasonal delicacy, harvested only in May and June, which makes it very rare on menus in the Far East. White asparagus has a much more delicate taste than green asparagus. The reason for this is that you have to pick the asparagus before it grows out of the soil under sunlight; otherwise it will turn violet and later green. So, don’t miss the chance to find out the fine difference between white and green asparagus. Either way, you’ll love asparagus! For reservations, please call (038) 425-611-7 ext. 2270-1.

Cafe New Orleans, Soi Pattayaland 2 is now offering a Home Delivery Service in Pattaya. Now you can order any item from their menu, including Baby Back BBQ Ribs and have it delivered right to your door. Call 710 805 (Mon-Fri. 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. & Sat-Sun 12 noon to 11 p.m.).

Speed Learning at B.E.C. every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thai lessons for foreigners, German, fruit carving, Thai massage & yoga (Sunday only). Interested persons please contact Rizza (B.E.C.) tel.421 919, 370 176, 428 626.

Relax to the sounds of the Seabreez Band every night except Thursdays at the Lobby Bar of the Amari Orchid Resort.

Island Soul, a group of funky musicians from Trinidad, is now playing at the Moon River Pub. Don’t miss the opportunity to listen to this group!

Tahitian Queen 2 (Soi BJ, South Pattaya) Rock ‘n Roll Bar has changed their happy hours to 7-10 p.m. Small draft beers will be available ‘till 10 at only 50 baht per mug. They will also be serving delicious chicken wings most nights at 9 p.m. for an after dinner snack. Don’t miss the nightly “Lucky Number” drawing at 10:00 p.m. Early birds are very welcome at TQ2!

Get funky; get your dance shoes on. Wednesday June 13 at Planet Rock Night Club on Pattayaland Soi 2 is Wednesday Night Fever. Re-live the Seventies with an all out Dance Contest the girls vs. the guys vs. the ‘girls’. Competitions: Best/Worst Dancers, Hottest Number, Best Costume. So drag out your platform shoes and get in on some Disco.

Throughout June, Aubon Coin will hold an Art Exhibition for young Thai painters, featuring works from Pakakrong, Laemthong, Jieng, and Chachaitom. Aubon Coin is located on Soi 5, Pattaya Second Road. Email: [email protected]

Euro Design Art Gallery is featuring printmaking, etchings, lithographs and mixed media by young students from Burapha University until July 20.

PADI/DSAT Apprentice Tec and Deep Tec Courses. Experienced divers, dive masters and instructors can now increase their diving skills and visit some new and exciting dive sites. The PADI/DSAT Deep Tec Diver Course qualifies you to dive to 50 meters with air or nitrox. You will learn how to safely decompress on oxygen and high O2 nitrox mixtures. The skills and theory in this course are way beyond those of most divers – this is for individuals who want to excel! Mermaid’s Dive Center, Soi White House, Jomtien Beach; tel. (038) 232 219-20.

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.