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 September
22 the guest speakers are Graham Meredith, principal of The International
School of Pattaya and Peter Smith of SCR Homefinder. 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.pattayaexpatsclub.com
Dining
During September and October at Benihana, the
Japanese-American Steakhouse where every meal is show, the chef will
entertain you with the fine art of Teppanyaki cooking. Monday to Friday a
choice of 2 specially created set menus or on the weekend “All you can
eat” buffet lunch, children under 12 years 1/2 price. Reserve for 4 persons
and only pay for 3. For reservation please contact tel. 038 425 009.
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.
Chateau Dale Brasserie Happy hour(s) now from 4 p.m. to
7 p.m., buy one get one free, applies to all drinks, beer, spirits, soft
drinks, coffee. Come and spend a relaxing afternoon/evening around the
beautiful pool. Set Thai and Farang menus at 170 baht for 3 courses; more than
30 Thai items on the a la carte menu, as well as Farang favorites such as
famous Lasagna and meatballs. Chateau Dale Brasserie is located on Thappraya
– Jomtien Road just before Thepprasit Road.
Deutsche Haus on Beach Road is now selling fried ostrich
steaks and filets flamb้ with asparagus and baked potato for only
280 baht. Enjoy the nice view, overlooking the beach and watching people
strolling along the promenade.
Mediterranean Marvels! There is an assortment of
marvelous Mediterranean classics awaiting diners to La Mer Restaurant,
Montien Hotel Pattaya. Just to whet your appetite, consider grilled
seafood cioppino: fresh prawns, fish and mussels cooked in the cioppino style,
served in a saffron broth, with country-style bread. Traditional seafood
delicacies from southern Europe that will delight the most seasoned palate!
For reservations call 038 428 155 ext. 1620-1.
Hans and his team at the Paradise Caf้ and Grill
will return from their holiday break on September 27th. A culinary trip
around the world will be the new food promotion, featuring tender braised
lamb shank (from Australia), Moroccan couscous from North Africa, Otshorn
ostrich fillet from South Africa, chicken Maryland from America, tuna with
wasabi & soya from Japan and coq au vin from France. For those who look
for something different, try one of the many ostrich dishes, a dining
experience you won’t regret. 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.
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.
For the hungry, Shenanigans Pattaya now has free
chili-con-carne with every drink on Mondays between noon and 2 p.m. and
again from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday’s is the 100 baht specials. Steak
Night (a big bowl of homemade soup, 400 gram t-bone steak a mass of chips
and salad - all for 195 baht) is now on Wednesdays. Pasta Night for 195
baht “As much as you can eat” on Thursdays and don’t miss the Carvery
on Saturday & Sunday. Shenanigans is located on Pattaya Second Road in
front of the Marriott Resort and Royal Garden Plaza.
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 (free parking
available).
Events
The Bangkok Pattaya Hospital is hosting a seminar on
‘Innovation Technology in Eye Treatment’ this Saturday, September
21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn more about: no incision, no stitches and no eye
pad cataract surgery, diabetes and your eyes, laser treatment, lasik – eye
sight correction method and much more. Special offers for participants: free
eye and eye pressure examinations by computer. Special package for
comprehensive eye examination, eye prescription and glasses available from an
optical shop. For more information and registration contact the International
Department, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, tel. 038 427 777 ext. 1150, 1155 or
email: [email protected]
This year’s Jesters Charity Care for Kids Drive Pub Night will be
held at Shenanigans Pattaya on Saturday 21st September. There will be
auctions, raffles, and live bands. The show will be compered by Andy Francis
& Neil Smith starting at 6 p.m. with all proceeds to charity.
Entertainment
The Prince of Wales, Soi Khao Noi (Formosa) is really
up and running. Pool, darts, cribbage, movies, sports and a better menu.
Cookie still offers free pub grub every Friday night and a now a
‘beer and brunch fest’ @ 149 baht from 10 a.m. Sundays. Nice
staff, nice atmosphere and always fun. Pay them a visit, you’ll enjoy it.
Monday morning blues? Hung over? Can’t face the world?
Didn’t make work? Don’t worry! Head on over to the Queen Victoria Inn,
Soi Yodsak (6) and join in the Monday Club, with Carlsberg draft at 40
baht and free bar snacks between 2 and 5 - its the place to be when perhaps
you don’t want to be seen after the weekend
On your mark ... Get Set ... dance! Get Set is the new band
playing 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, when you can be your own bartender for the night.
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 two to Hong Kong!
Speed learning Thai language for expats, English or German
for your Thai friend. 10th birthday special offer. You live in Thailand, you
need to learn Thai. Call for info 01 573 0830 or 038 716 612. BEC Language
Center, 571/1-2 Naklua Rd. Also check out www.thailandexpats.com for general
info for expats living in Thailand.
Paddy Carson is holding “Smart Heart” training at the
Fitness Center of the Weekender Hotel. Every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
at 10 a.m. sharp. The price is very reasonable: 10 hours only 750 baht.
Ni Hao Language School is offering special discounts on
language courses for this month. Study Thai, German or English. Ni Hao
Language School 500/39, Soi Wongamat, Pattaya Naklua. Call for more
information 038 370 495, 038 413 267.
Chonburi, public and private sectors organize ‘Anti Drugs’ Family Camp
Patinya Sutrsuwan, head judge of the Chonburi Family Court
announced that this year’s Anti Drugs Family Camp took place September 2-8
at the Chonburi Child Detention Center.
The aim of this special camp is to educate youngsters and
their families of the dangers of drug abuse, and to promote family unity.
The camp provides training seminars on how to correctly
treat drug patients and how to encourage self esteem and assurance in order to
lead a better life. The 7 day camp endeavored to inform participants how
families can be of great help in discouraging drugs abuse.
The Anti-Drugs Family camp was set up as a youth camp where
about 40 youngsters attended 7 days 6 nights of open camp education.
Subjects addressed at the camp included self-improvement,
knowledge about drug issues, job training, sports and wisdom. Activities were
carried out with support from the Sport Institution of Chonburi, Rotary Club
of Taksin-Pattaya, Pattaya Sports Club, Poonsri Upatum Drug Rehabilitation
Center, and the private sector.
This annual event is organized by a team of judges from the Chonburi Court
and presided over by associate judge Sopin Thappajug. A large part of its
funding comes from the Pattaya Sports Club. Additional funds come from
activities and projects supported by Family Court of Chonburi.
