The Association of Filippinos in Thailand – Eastern Chapter (AFT-ERC) will meet again on Saturday, September 14 at 6 p.m. The get together will be held at the Hopfbrew House on Soi Yamato, Beach Road.
The German Thai Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Moon River Pub & Restaurant on Friday 13 September at 18:00 hours for the Eastern Seaboard Stammtisch.
Pattaya Expats Club – expats helping expats. Sunday brunch meeting at the Amari Orchid Resort near the Dolphin Roundabout from 10.30 a.m. in the Orchid Room. This Sunday guest speakers are Gary Kennedy of Barclay Spencer International, on offshore banking and Jules Oderkerken from Newstoday. There is also an open forum by David Ferguson following for members to ask anything and everything about living in Pattaya. Visit the club’s website at www.pattaya expatsclub.com
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9876 will have it’s regular monthly meeting at the Hogs Breath Saloon (Soi Batman) at 13.00 hours, on Wednesday the 11th of September. All members, potential members and guests are invited to attend. For further information telephone Rick at 038 423 462.
Dining
Tequila Reef on Soi 7 is celebrating the return of the NFL with game replays every Monday night through the season and it’s a ‘Tailgate Party’ from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday. Chicken wings, chilidogs and tacos only 25 baht, plus 2 for 1 frozen margaritas. Only at Tequila Reef Mexican Grill Cantina, Soi 7, 30 meters off the beach.
Mussels from Brussels? Renoir’s at the Flamingo Hotel have now resumed their popular “Mussels Belgian Style”. This very unique dining experience happens every Friday night but be sure to book first. Call the Flamingo Hotel on 038 427 161-3.
French Food Festival! No. 43 Italian Bistro in Rayong invites you to come and try the French Food Festival in casual atmosphere beside Sangchan Beach. Chef Philippe Belle from the world-renowned Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket will prepare exciting French a la carte dishes through September 8. Enjoy the special dinner buffet featuring traditional French delicacies on September 8 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at only 350 baht net/person (50% discount for children). For reservations or more information please contact Kanary Bay, Rayong, tel. (0) 3880-4844.
Events
The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) is hosting their next networking evening at Shenanigans Pattaya on Friday September 6th. NFO (Thailand) Ltd. is sponsoring beer and snacks on a first-come, first-served basis from 6.30 pm. All other beverages are at standard prices and standard prices will apply when the sponsored beverages have run out. The main objective is to provide an opportunity for networking for business people based in the Eastern Seaboard area. Bring plenty of business cards. Name card holders will be provided on the door.
The Bangkok Pattaya Hospital presents a Free Plastic Surgery Seminar (Bilingual) by Kampanart Tangamatakul M.D. (Plastic Surgeon) on Saturday, 7th September at 9.30 a.m. till noon. Reservations are recommended. Please send a fax or e-mail for more information to the International Department, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital Tel. 038 427 777 and fax. 038 427 770, email: [email protected]
The UK Club Of Pattaya is having a Games Day this Sunday 8th September in Jomtien. Interested parties should get together a team of 4 min, 6 max. For more information email: pattaya_ [email protected] or telephone Malcolm 09 545 4185.
The Jester’s Children’s Fair is just around the corner! This year’s fair is at the Diana Driving Range located just off North Pattaya Road. Be sure to take the family along for a fun day out with lots of fun, games and prizes to be won on September 15th. For the adults it’s the Jester’s Charity Pub Night at Shenanigans on September 21st. Grand raffle tickets are now on sale at Shenanigans, Pattaya Mail or through any committee member. This year’s line up features plenty of great prizes including tickets to Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore and a weekend in Koh Samui. Shenanigans Pattaya will be running a used book & video stall. If anybody has any spare books or videos they would like to donate please bring them to Shenanigans. For more information about the Care 4 Kids Charity please look up our website at www.care4kid.info
Entertainment
On your mark ... Get Set ... dance! Get Set is the new band which plays nightly, except Mondays at the Moon River Pub & Restaurant in the Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya. Two stunning female singers from Malaysia, a rhythm section from Trinidad, and two excellent Filipino musicians form this 6 piece action show band. And don’t forget to order your draft beer pipe, where you can be your own bartender for the night.
The Prince of Wales Pub on Soi Khow Noi has free pub grub every Friday night. Depending on what’s in the freezer it may be a BBQ, a curry or whatever. They now have a resident chef (ette) who has conjured up a 99 baht menu including lamb chops, beef stew, proper curry, burgers, healthy salads and the usual English/Welsh items. She also has a Tex Mex menu with the meanest taco in Thailand. Amstel draught served at just 39 baht, and a pool table is on its way and should be arriving soon. Pay them a visit, you’ll enjoy it.
Special Packages
The Ultimate Rainy Sale, shop & maybe win a free trip to Hong Kong ‘during monsoon season’ shopping at the Royal Garden Plaza. Until September 30th, every 500 baht spent at any outlet on same day will entitle you to win one of many fabulous prizes, including a diamond ring or a free trip for 2 to Hong Kong!
Sports
The next Thibar Table Tennis Tournament will be held at Mike’s Shopping Mall (5th floor) on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September. Contact coach and organizer Thomas Kunzelman on 038-775-312 or email: [email protected]
