The Dutch Expats Club Pattaya (NVP) meets the last Thursday of every month at Dolphin Apartments, Soi 20, South Pattaya Road. They also have groups for bridge, computers, Thai language, fishing, literature and much more. For more information email: [email protected]

The Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) will hold their November coffee morning on Tuesday the November 16 at the Art Cafe at 10:30 a.m. The Newcomers Coffee is the 4th Monday in every month at 11:30 a.m. at Casa Pascal Restaurant. This is only for newcomers to the area or just newly joined PILC members. This year’s Christmas Luncheon will be at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort on December 7. There will be a fashion show during this lunch. Limited seating, reservations are a must! Contact Rita Cromwell, Hospitality Chairperson on 09 918 2268 or Sharon Tibbitts, president, 06 095 6928

Scandinavian Expats Pattaya meet the second Sunday of every month. For details contact John A. tel. 01 523 6080 or Per tel. 07 083 3834.

At Henry J. Beans during November, Hank’s is going to serve you the best burgers in town. Order one from his special menu and get a free Heineken or Coca Cola. Don’t forget their special early bird promotion nightly. Before 7:30 p.m., children eat and drink for free! This offer is valid for kids under 10 years old and applies to selected menu items only. For more information please contact guest relations at 038 428 161.

Telefon performs nightly at Hard Rock Cafe

Season Promotion at the Raj Indian Cuisine. Vegetarian lunch set 199 baht, non-vegetarian set 299 baht and Australian wine promotion 999 baht. Something for everyone. For reservations or free pick up services call Mr. Raj 09 048 9821 or 038 415 424.

Enjoy tropical elegance at the breezy Royal Wing & Spa’s picturesque beachfront and a culinary marvel of freshly tossed garden greens, flamed succulent skewers and mouth-watering desserts await, whilst their strolling musician serenades diners throughout the evening. The Seaside Wine & Grill Night is available every Friday from 7 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. for only 950 baht ++ per adult and 595 baht ++ per child aged 4-12. Reservations recommended at Royal Cliff Beach Resort, call 038 250421 ext. 2581.

Casa Pascal invites you to Sunday Brunch Buffet, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. One glass of house champagne free. Menu: lobster, crab, prawn, smoked salmon & other seafood, imported cheese, cold appetizers, salad buffet. Adults: 550 ++ /children under 12: 350 ++. And don’t miss Casa Pascal’s gourmet set menu. Pamper yourself with fine touches of culinary art. Menu only 950+ baht and menu with unlimited wine 1,900+. For reservations please call 038-723-660 or 01-983-4182 (Kim).

Shenanigans special menus: Monday Night Special - soup or salad, followed by fried red snapper, sweet corn, garden peas & salad 199 baht. Tuesday Chop Night - homemade soup, followed by a Shenanigans pork chop with braised cabbage & mashed potato 150 baht. Wednesday Night Stake Out - homemade soup or salad, a 400 gram. T-bone steak, pile of french-fries, salad, & grilled tomato 195 baht. Thursday Pasta Night or Curry Night - A pasta buffet or curry buffet on alternate Thursdays. All-U-Can-Eat 250 baht. Friday Bangers Fry Up - a bursting carvery with 8 different sorts of a sausages, cooked to order with accompanying vegetables, soup & salads. All-U-Can-Eat 255 baht. Saturday & Sunday the famous Shenanigans carvery 395 baht. Shenanigans Pattaya, Pattaya Second Road, in front of the Marriott Resort & Spa.

It’s almost ‘Turkey time’! Celebrate Thanksgiving at Amor Restaurant, Thursday November 25. A special thanksgiving menu is available featuring home made corn bread, roast turkey and much, much more. There are only two sittings 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and reservations are highly recommended. Call Amor at 038 710 680, email: [email protected] or visit the website: www. amorrestaurant.com Amor Restaurant is located between Soi Pattayaland 2 and 3.

Water sports & nature lovers! Professional wakeboard & water-ski training at Air-Time Resort, about 40 km east of Pattaya. Coaches, equipment and full resort facilities. For more info and how to find them visit: air-time.net

The Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya has brought back the Telefon Band straight from Hard Rock Cafe Bangkok to have all hard rockers rockin’ the night away at the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya. This superb Thai-Filipino show band has succeeded in building a close rapport with the crowds at Hard Rock Cafes all over Asia, namely in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, China and Indonesia. Telefon performs nightly 9.15 p.m. till 00:45 a.m. with a Thursday night band recess, starting from now until January 31. Their music repertoire includes dance hit numbers, Hip hop, pop and good old rock ‘n’ roll. For more information and reservations, please call tel. 038 428 755-9, fax: 038 421 673.

The Tahitian Queen 2 (Soi BJ, South Pattaya Walking Street) will be throwing a birthday party for Brian at 6 p.m. on Tuesday November 16. They’ll have a fine selection of the “largest hamburgers in town”, as well as tasty pizzas with different toppings all night. Brian will also be giving away his famous lucky number prizes every hour on the hour from ten until midnight. Special costumes for the dancers will make Brian’s birthday very memorable indeed. All are welcome!

The Saturday Curry Club at the Queen Victoria Inn is this week serving up Vindaloo’s, Rogan Josh, Balti’s and Korma with of course all the extras. Great value at 250 baht for all you can eat, to accompany your Popadom at 2 p.m. Watch live premier league football and plenty more live events around the bar or in the lounge. Another great weekend looms in the Queen Vic, Soi Yodsak.

Have you ever been interested in learning how to dance the real salsa? Take your chance and join the new salsa lessons at the Moon River Pub & Restaurant. A professional Latin dance teacher will easily teach you steps and moves every Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Both beginners and advanced dancers are most welcome to join each lesson for only 250 baht net per hour including one soft drink. Exotic and delicious cocktails and other drinks will be served at special discounted Happy Hour prices. Always a fun night out at the Moon River Pub, Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road.

The Pattaya Sun and Fun Air Show 2004 organized by Fun Flying Thai Air Service Co. Ltd., and with the support of the Foundation for Preservation and Development of Thai Aircraft under His Majesty the King’s Patronage will take place from November 11 to 14. The Daily Air Show will feature numerous exciting aerial activities and competitions including flour bombing, skydiving, para-motor football games, treasure hunts, lucky draws for free sight-seeing plane rides, plus a lineup of informational and entertainment booths appropriate for all ages. This is just a glimpse of all the fun that awaits at the Pattaya Sun and Fun Air Show 2004; the first privately organized air show in Thailand to be held at the conveniently accessible Pattaya Airpark. For more information feel free to glide through their sites: www.pattayaairpark.com, www.pattaya-sunandfun.com

The Charity Club of Pattaya will be holding a Charity Dinner and Prize Draw at Casa Pascal, Pattaya Second Road, on Saturday, November 13 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are 1,500 baht which include a Thai & international buffet, live entertainment and a free bar consisting of draught Singha, unlimited red & white wine, whiskey and a selection of soft drinks. Draw tickets are also available at 60 baht each or 10 for 500 baht. Contact Christina on 095454185 or email [email protected]. All proceeds will be split between Camillian Centre & Street Kids of Pattaya.

Every year on the magical full moon night the Thais celebrate the festival named Loy Krathong, the most romantic night on the Thai calendar. To enjoy and celebrate this night at its best, bring your family and friends to the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa. A fabulous package awaits you at only USD 150++ for single occupied in deluxe sea view room and twin occupied at USD 167++. Packages include one night accommodation with fantastic American buffet breakfast, extravaganza entertainment and exotic Thai buffet dinner on Saturday, November 27. For reservations and further information please contact the resort’s reservation desk on tel. 038 412 120 or email: [email protected]

Art Cafe Pattaya is proud to present Alan Kirkland-Roath’s latest works of art November 15 - 28. The festive exhibition opening starts with a cocktail reception at 7 p.m. and the opening ceremony is scheduled for 8 p.m. A Mediterranean buffet dinner will be available after the inauguration and unveiling of the art works. Price for dinner includes unlimited pre-dinner drinks and is 850 baht net per person. Don’t miss another cultural event at the Art Cafe. There will be a charity silent bid auction on one of the artist’s paintings where art lovers may leave their bid in a sealed envelope. Bids may be made during the whole exhibition period until the last day of the exhibition, Sunday November 28. The envelopes will be opened at 8 p.m. On that evening and the auction winner will be congratulated accordingly. All proceeds will be donated to the Fountain of Life Center helping children in need. Make your reservation soon! Contact Jo at Art Cafe Pattaya 0 3836 7652, 01832 6031 or email: [email protected]

Celebrate Loy Krathong, one of Thailand’s most colourful events and famed Festival of Lights, at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. Experience the splendour of an age-old celebration coupled with an extensive Thai buffet dinner offering select international dishes, unique cultural shows, Krathong-design competition, live band entertainment, and an exciting Nang Noppamas (Ms. Loy Krathong) pageant. Priced at 950++ baht per person, Royal Cliff Beach Resort’s Loy Krathong Gala Dinner is on Friday, November 26 at the poolside of the Royal Cliff Beach Hotel. Miniature Krathongs will also be handed out to guests as souvenirs. Reservations recommended at Royal Cliff Beach Resort 038 250 421 ext. 2581.

Join in the Loy Krathong Festival at the Montien Hotel, Pattaya with a BBQ & Seafood Buffet Dinner, live music, Thai dancing, “Nang Noppamas” contest, candle lights around the pool and floating krathongs. The festivities will take place around the Paradise Garden Pool on November 26 from 6.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ticket prices: 750 baht net /adult and 400 baht net /child and include a complimentary krathong. For reservations please call 038 428 155 ext 1620-1 or email: [email protected]