The Chateau Dale Brasserie will be offering Xmas Lunch and Xmas Dinner on December 25. Diners will get a free cocktail on arrival, and this will be followed by seafood chowder, then a smoked salmon salad. After a refreshing lemon sorbet, there will be a traditional turkey with all the trimmings, followed by Xmas pudding or fresh fruit salad. Coffee or tea included of course. There will also be a strolling accordionist to play some Xmas carols, or requests. Total cost is 450 baht. Reservations please to 038 364 148 ext 4.

Shenanigans Pattaya now has a completely new menu, and on Friday December 13 will be holding yet another one of their now famous Poacher’s Carvery nights, starting at 6 p.m. Shenanigans is located on Pattaya Second Road, just in front of the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa.

In response to high demand for the game season, Hans at the Paradise Restaurant has extended this promotion until the end of December. Featuring deer fillet, venison stew, wild boar stew, as well as ostrich and kangaroo fillet plus crocodile steaks! The big runner is the exotic trio, ostrich, kangaroo plus crocodile! Don’t miss it, a dining experience you won’t regret or forget. Hans also offers a special Christmas and New Year set menu for only 695 & 795 baht respectively. The menus offer various choices with up to six main dishes to choose from; there will be something for every one. But make your reservation early, as seats are limited. Open daily from 10 a.m. till 11 p.m. Paradise Cafe and Grill is located opposite the Royal Garden Plaza and Marriott Resort, 215/62-63 on 2nd Road. Tel./Fax: 038 723 177.

Cafe New Orleans, the immensely popular and authentic Cajun, Creole and barbeque baby back ribs restaurant, is now accepting bookings for holiday parties. CNO can customize your Xmas or New Year’s party and can help with all themes, special menus, etc. Private areas are also available. Furthermore, if you want to have a party at your home, Cafe New Orleans can deliver the entire meal directly to your door, and can even provide staff to help you serve and clean up afterward. Cafe New Orleans is located in the heart of Pattaya Funland on Soi Pattayaland 2, between Walking Street and the Royal Garden Plaza. For more information, call Clarisse on 038 710 805-6. Space is limited so it is wise to place your booking early.

Greg’s Kitchen is now taking bookings for Christmas lunch and dinner. Chef Greg and his team will be serving this menu over four days. Call Greg for bookings on 038 361 227. Greg’s is located on Pattaya Second Road, next opposite Soi 6.

Big Christmas smorgasbord buffet, with herring, assorted cold cuts, warm dishes and cheese is served Sunday 22nd December from 6 p.m. till 10 p.m. at the Jomtien Boathouse. All for only 375 baht net per person. Freezingly cool Akvavit will be readily available.

The Rock Christmas Celebration with Thailand’s 1st CD Christmas Tree at the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya December 24-25. The Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya proudly presents Thailand’s first CD Christmas Tree compiling from over 3,000 pieces of used and new CDs. The hotel’s executive chef, Tan has prepared a Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner from 6 p.m. till 10 p.m. at the Starz Diner on the December 24 at 1,000 baht ++ including a glass of wine (half price for children under 12 years old). Don’t miss meeting the most rocking Santa Claus who will be giving away presents. On Christmas Day, December 25, enjoy a family Christmas Day Buffet Brunch from 11.30 a.m. till 2.30 p.m. (half price for children under 12 years old). For more information and hotel reservations, please call 038 428 755-9 ext. 8323, or fax 038 421673.

The Montien Hotel, Pattaya invites you to join them for Christmas Eve, December 24 from 6.30 p.m. till 10.30 p.m. at La Mer Restaurant. Complete with a special candlelight Christmas menu, piano music, carol singing and the big man himself, Santa Claus. Lost of fun and gifts for the children. Make your reservations by calling 038 428 155 ext. 1620-1.

Mon Ami Pierrot French Restaurant in Walking Street has authentic French cuisine prepared by a French chef. Don’t miss out on bon pour aperitif - gratuit. Make your reservations on 038 429 792.

Celebrate Christmas Eve, Tuesday December 24 with a set dinner from 7 p.m. onwards at the Lanna Coffee shop or at the Moon River Pub. A 6 course gourmet dinner, including a welcome drink. Bookings at 038 370 614 extension 6666.

The Queen Victoria Inn (Soi Yodsak 6) now has a regular curry club starting 5 o’clock every Saturday where you can try different Indian and Thai curries every week. Christmas Eve the Queen Vic will once again be entertained by the Pattaya Orphanage Choir singing carols; Christmas Day sees a full turkey carvery followed by on Boxing Day turkey soup and cold cuts. Ask at the bar for more details.

Enjoy a Swedish Christmas Table at the Stockholm Inn, dig into some favorites such as Skinka, syltor, pastei, lax, sill, köttbullar, prinskorv, ruebensspiäll, Janssons frestelse, rödbetsallad, sillsallad, risgrynsqröt. OBS. Boka bord I tid 038 364 384-5 OBS. (köp en julklapp) max 100 baht. Stockholm Inn Restaurant, located on the corner of Pattaya Second & Thappraya Road, South Pattaya.

Events

The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand in cooperation with Garden Beach Resort, Pattaya invites you to an International Networking Evening on the Eastern Seaboard at Garden Beach Resort, Pattaya on Friday, December 13 from 6.30 p.m. All are very welcome to attend regardless of nationality. The main objective is to provide an opportunity for networking for business people based in the Eastern Seaboard area. There will be a small charge of 300 baht for non BCCT members.

The Lions Club of Jomtien Pattaya will hold their Xmas Party on Friday the 13th December around the pool at the Captains Corner Restaurant. The format is fun and fellowship, and Rotary invites everyone to come along for the evening. It promises to be a great event with music and entertainment for all. Tickets only 400 baht and are available from any club member. Contact Paul or Peter at 038 420 960-1 for more details or email: [email protected] There will not be a dinner meeting at the Town in Town this month and visiting Lions are warmly invited to attend the Xmas party.

Force’s Bar and Restaurant is having its Opening Party, plus Rob’s birthday bash on Saturday December 21 starting at 7 p.m. till late. Free food and heaps of drinks. See you there, located on Pattaya 3rd Road (opposite the Buffalo Bar).

Toys For Joy: are once again collecting toys, clothes, books, stationary and money for the AIDS children in Rayong. All are invited to bring used or new goods and place them under the Christmas tree in the lobby at the Thai Garden Resort. All help is welcome and be assured that all will be delivered to the Centre in Rayong. For more information call 038-370614 extension 6666.

The Pattaya Sports Club will be having their annual Christmas Party on December 18 at the Town In Town Hotel (near Foodland). Tickets are now on sale at the PSC office. Current members: 300 baht. Member’s guest: 600 baht. This price includes a fabulous international buffet, beer, wine, other alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and live entertainment. Raffle prizes include four baht of gold and many other great gifts.

Entertainment

Dine under the stars at Jomtien Boathouse, while The Image band from the Philippines plays your favorite songs 6 nights a week from 7 - midnight. The restaurant top seller is lamb rack brochette with mint sauce, salad, baked potato or french-fries at only 295 baht. Your favorite wine is kept at constant temperature in the wine cellar. For reservations call 038 756143.

Rose is the new mocking bird at the Captain’s Corner, nightly from 8.30 p.m. Sweet soothing music. The BBQ buffet, "Eat All You Can" steaks and seafood is on nightly from 18:00 at only 295 baht + vat. For free transportation within the Jomtien-Pattaya area, call 038 364318. Captain’s Corner is located on the road leading from South Pattaya to Jomtien, just past the 3rd Road overpass.

The Lobby in Soi Bua Khao hosts a Knockout Pool Competition every Tuesday night from 7 p.m. with winners receiving valuable prizes and on Thursdays, a Killer Pool Competition from 8 p.m. for a chance to win more valuable prizes. For more information call The Lobby, Soi Buakhao on 09 173 3041.

Extreme Sky Dive Week at Pattaya Airport with Siam Air Sports. The Christmas Special, from December 22 until December 29, features tandem jumps to 10,000 feet at only US$160. Video and photos on request! Adventure begins 9 a.m. and goes until sunset, ) with the last jump at the beach. Pick up at your hotel or visit Sky Dive City Club (Soi Yodsak, Soi 6. Reservations Limited! Please contact: Ron 01 295 9972, Rob 01 365 9665, Roger 01 070 9442 or Patrick 01 687 2410 or call the office 038 362 163.

There must be a large number of good boys and girls in Pattaya, because Santa Claus is coming to visit us! All the way from the North Pole by reindeer powered sled, Santa is appearing in person at the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturday 21st of December.

Santa is inviting all children to bring your parents and you can have your photo taken with Santa himself, who has all sorts of nice things for good boys and girls!

For more information, please contact the International Department, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, tel. 038 427 777 - ext. 1150, 1155 or email: [email protected]