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Community Happenings is an opportunity for all
clubs, businesses, hotels, restaurants and entertainment outlets to
inform the Pattaya Mail’s readers what new “happenings” are coming
up. Send us your happening by email to: [email protected]
or by fax 038 427 596.
Clubs
The Rayong Ladies Circle will host the following
activities: Monday the 20th they are taking the children of Huey
Pong to the Navy Beach in Sattahip. Meet there at
10.30 a.m. On Tuesday May 21 st
there will be an Indonesian cooking class, starting at
9.30 a.m. at Sinthavee Park in Ban Chang. On Thursday May 30th
the Rayong Ladies Circle will hold their Annual Bazaar from
10 a.m. till 3 p.m. at the clubhouse of Eastern Star Resort in Ban
Chang. All proceeds go to local charities. Many different items for
sale, good for home leave presents! Entrance fee is 100 baht. For
information call Carina de Boon, activities coordinator, Rayong Ladies
Circle on 01 840 4804 or email: [email protected]
The Pattaya International Ladies Club meets
for their monthly coffee morning on Tuesday May 21 at the Orchid Room of
Amari Hotel at 10:30 a.m. Come and meet some new ladies living in
Pattaya. June 1 is the PILC Meet and Greet at the poolside
of the Amari Orchid Resort from 7 p.m. till the late. A great way to
meet new people; everyone is welcome. For more information call Arlette
on 038 300 325, 01 825 2668 or fax 038 300 500.
The Queen Vic Pub (Soi Yodsak 6) has at
present 4 ex-paras, 1 ex-Legionair, 1 ex-Coldstream Guard, 1 ex-Life
Guard, 1 ex-US Navy, 1 ex-Royal Navy and 1 ex-Traffic Warden all staying
in the pub, plus many past and serving members who pop in for a drink. Anyone
interested in forming an Ex Servicemen’s Club for both
remembrance and social events (all arms all countries) please contact
Bert in the bar or phone 09 807 2335.
Pattaya Expats Club - expats helping expats. Breakfast
meetings every Sunday, 11 a.m. at the Astoria Resort,
just off the Dolphin circle (take the small Soi to the right of the
Dusit Resort Hotel entrance). This Sunday’s presentation from two
Bangkok attorneys will be on the many aspects of Thai Visa regulations.
If you cannot make it to the meeting, you can request help on line on
the club’s web site www.pattayaexpatsclub.com, but don’t even think
about enjoying Sunday breakfast except in the company of your fellow
expats here in Pattaya.
Dining
Enjoy some fantastic food in a relaxed atmosphere at
the Verandah Coffee Shop, Montien Hotel Pattaya. Casual dining at its
best with a multitude of stalls manned by experienced cooks. Tuesdays
it’s the Asian Buffet; Friday it’s Seafood Night and
on Saturday’s drop in for the International Buffet. Reserve
your table on 038 428 155-6 ext. 1620, 1623.
Good news for all Dutch people! The Thai Garden
Resort now makes Home Made Kroket (Dutch version of
croquet). Minimum order is 20 pieces. To place your orders call 038 426
009.
No. 43 Italian Bistro at Kanary Bay Rayong
is featuring a Japanese Food Promotion until May 22. Enjoy
delicious a la carte dishes and selected set menus, or feast on a
special Japanese dinner buffet on May 17, 19 & 22, with a 50 %
discount for children. For reservations call: 038 804 844.
Cafe Cosmo, attached to Mr Mac’s Hotel, Jomtien/Pattaya
Road is hosting a Pasta Promotion. Along with the addition
of a free salad bar and the usual traditional Thai and international
menu. Open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days per week. Tel. 038 250 416.
May - Mango Delights! A paradise for mango
lovers! Hans and his team at the Paradise Cafe and Grill have
returned from their spring break, and their delicious mango promotion is
in full swing throughout May. For something deliciously different, try
one of the many ostrich dishes, a dining experience you won’t regret.
The Paradise Cafe and Grill is open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is
located opposite the Marriott Resort & Royal Garden Plaza on 2nd Rd.
For reservations call 038 723 177.
A Superb Sunday Brunch Buffet - enjoy
Sundays with your family at Casa Pascal Restaurant. Be delighted
with the extensive buffet that offers European and Asian dishes,
international salad bar and of course a lot of breakfast items. Open
every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Casa Pascal Restaurant is also
open daily for lunch and dinner. Best value for money business lunch
every day. For reservations call 038 723 660, fax 038 723 659. Pattaya
2nd Road opposite the Marriott (Royal Garden Plaza) in front of Ruen
Thai Restaurant.
Events
The Australian Thai Chamber of Commerce will host
another Eastern Seaboard Sundowners on Friday, 17th May,
beginning at 6.30 p.m. at the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa.
This is a great opportunity to network with members and friends based on
the Eastern Seaboard and catch up on business activities in the area.
This event is sponsored by Westpac Banking Corporation and
Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa. Members 300 baht, non-members 500
baht.
The Friends of Somporn will host an Australian
BBQ Saturday night May 18 from 7:30 p.m. Od’s Spot South
Pattaya to benefit Somporn, the Thai lad, age 22, with total kidney
failure. All proceeds will help pay for a kidney transplant operation
and 3 times weekly kidney dialysis treatments for Somporn. Join in the
Fun! Also visit Somporn’s website www.thais4life.com for Somporn’s
latest medical reports, information and photos.
Entertainment
This Friday, May 17 th,
Shenanigans Pattaya will hold its second Black Night with
Black Label Johnnie Walker Whisky from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Then for one
week, special prices for Black Label during all Happy Hours. On Saturday
18th May will be another two for one night on all spirits. At 11 p.m. on
Saturday, the Shenanigans New Disco kicks in with
Pattaya’s own finest DJ. Lord Patbar playing sounds old and new for
the customers.
Where is the only Elvis show in Pattaya? Of course at
the Elvis Pub (opp. Big C). Shows are now every Thursday, Sunday and
Monday. Ritchie Newton, the resident Elvis impersonator, is on tour
in Europe until July 16 th.
During this time the Thai Elvis’ Jaruck Viriakit, Manuel Presley and
Arthur Hussein perform for you at the Elvis Pub. Drop in and have a
rockin’ good time.
Horseback riding at the Horseshoe Point
Riding Academy! The biggest Equestrian Center in South-East Asia.
Show jumping, hacking, trails, dressage and classical dressage. Training
courses from beginners to advanced riders with English speaking
Instructors. Leisure trail riding, group and private classes. Every
Saturday and Sunday. All levels of riders welcome. Over 100 horses and
ponies available. Located on 1,500 acres of beautiful tropical garden
land just outside Pattaya. Free shuttle service available. For more
information: phone 038 735 050 ext. 4016-18, fax 038 734 973 or email:
ridingschool @thehorseshoepoint.com
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