Pattaya Expats Club - expats helping expats. Sunday
Brunch meeting at the Amari Orchid Resort from 10.30 a.m. in the Orchid
Room. This Sunday, August 18th they have special guest speakers Andre
Machielsen of Thai Security who will talk about home security, Thananan on
taxes for expats and Dave Chapple of Expats Car Rental on the pitfalls of
vehicle purchase and rental. There is also an open forum for members on
anything and everything about living in Pattaya. Visit the club’s website:
www.pattayaexpats club.com
The Pattaya International Ladies Club will hold
their Coffee Morning on Tuesday August 20th
from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Paradise Cafe & Grill (opp. Pattaya
Marriott Resort) in honor of Swiss National Day celebrations. Hans Banzinger
will host the PILC members and their friends to Swiss specialties such as
Fondue Au Chocolat. Join in and make some new friends.
The International Lions Club of Jomtien Pattaya, an
English speaking club, meets the second Wednesday of every month
at the Town in Town Hotel, Central Pattaya Road at 7 p.m. President Paul
Davies 038 420 960 or 01 442 2846. Secretary Phitima (Nok) 01 551 4388.
Visiting Lions of every nationality are very welcome.
Dining
For August, the La Mer Restaurant, Montien Hotel
Pattaya has Saffron Rice Specials! If you haven’t had a
chance to sample the specials on offer, it’s still not too late. For
reservations please call 038 428 155 ext. 1620, 1621.
Throughout the month of August, enjoy sumptuous Cantonese
food at China Town prices at the Rice Mill Chinese restaurant
(located 2nd floor of the Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya).
Daily from 12 noon to 7 p.m., prices start from 40 baht to 115 baht. Book now
to avoid disappointment. Tel. 038 412 120 Ext. 1362.
By popular demand Pat’s Pies Restaurant on Soi 3,
Beach Road has good news for vegetarians: Pat’s Pies has introduced 4 kinds
of vegetarian pies, such as cauliflower, cheese and parsley potato, potato and
leek, asparagus and potato and mushroom and potato pie (suggestions welcome).
Please order in advance to avoid disappointment: tel. 038-361-585.
Greg’s Kitchen. Visit Greg and his team and take
your pick: enjoy Greg’s huge servings in air-conditioned comfort or out on
the terrace. Here’s a tip: enjoy one of Greg’s daily roasts – delicious!
Greg’s Kitchen, Pattaya Second Road (opp. Soi 6).
Hans at the Paradise Cafe and Grill is preparing “A
taste of Switzerland” throughout the month of August. Open daily
from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Located opposite the Royal Garden Plaza and Marriott
Resort, 215/62-63 on 2nd Road. Tel./Fax: 038 723 177.
Just a reminder that the 60’s Bar, Soi Regent
Marina Hotel, better known as Soi Bowling, North Pattaya, offers 99 baht
and 79 baht breakfast specials on Saturday, plus a regular breakfast
menu and daily sandwich specials. Rock & roll oldies radio stations are
streamed live via the Internet all day.
Events
The UK Club Of Pattaya is having a Games Day
on Sunday 8th September in Jomtien. Interested parties should get together a
team of 4 min-max 6. More information Email: pattaya_uk [email protected] or
telephone Malcolm 09 545 4185.
The Queen Victoria Inn (Soi Yodsak) apologises to
all our patrons for the construction work being carried out in the adjoining 2
units but we are growing. Please check this space and further
adverts in the Pattaya Mail for details of our new pool and darts room,
new menu, 7 new flats, 3 penthouse flats, live music and much more. Remember
the saying, “Lets meet in the Queen Vic,” we are of course open as normal
until the walls come down!
Entertainment
Chateau Dale is starting a happy hour at the
Brasserie Restaurant, from this Friday 16th August. All drinks will be at
happy hour prices. Also, cocktails normally 120 each, buy two for 165 baht.
Enjoy our casual pleasant ambience around the pool (swim if you want), and
cool off in style.
Visit the recently opened Prince of Wales Pub on Soi
Khao Noi (Formosa). It’s a family pub that one would feel comfortable taking
the missus and kids. A full range of beers, now with Amstel draught,
priced at 49 baht a mug with a Happy Hour price 39 baht. Happy Hours 6
p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday and all day Saturday & Sunday. Drop
in for a few! You can be assured of a warm welcome at Prince of Wales Pub, Soi
Khao Noi.
‘What’s New’ from KL, Malaysia, plays
nightly at the Moon River Pub. Don’t miss Mohd Nizam, the lead vocalist. He
already has been the main attraction in various shows in Malaysia and has won
many musical awards. He alternates between ballads and up-tempo numbers with
his most expressive voice. Stop by the Moon River Pub for a visit;
enjoy the music and a free kow tom buffet after you have spent 200 baht!
Special Packages
Thai cooking classes will begin at Aungkam
Thai Restaurant on 3rd road, beginning Aug. 9th. Two, two hour classes
will be offered six days per week Mon. to Sat. at 10:30a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and
4:00 p.m. – 6 p.m. Kanika will conduct the classes and each student may
invite a guest for dinner following the class. “You eat what you cook” all
is included, call 01 8191578 for details or stop by Aungkam to sign up.
Mermaid’s 1 will be making Far Island
trips every day during August. These trips will be for shallow
coral diving and will be perfect for student divers. These are also ideal
trips for photographers/videographers or anyone else who would like 2 shallow,
relaxed coral dives on a large, well-equipped dive boat! Mermaid’s Dive
Center - Soi White House, Jomtien Beach; tel. 038-232-220 (19), fax 038 232
221 or email: mermaids @loxinfo .co.th
Thai Culinary Arts Classes every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Royal Cliff School of Thai
Culinary Arts, Royal Cliff Grand. Learn the secret behind making
delicious Thai dishes. Join the course at the Royal Cliff School of Thai
Culinary Arts where experienced chefs will demonstrate and teach you all the
tricks! Each 3-hour class includes a welcome drink, lunch, menus, recipes,
ingredients, cooking apparel and a gift basket containing herbs, spices and
curry pastes. For more information or reservations contact guest relations on
tel. 038 250 148.
