Announcements

I-TIM, the International Hotel and Tourism Industry Management School is now accepting applications for its 39th intake which will commence in July. Scholarships are available with scholarships for financial need reserved for Thais only and scholarships for excellent students open to all nationalities. I-TIM offers a two-year diploma in Hotel and Tourism Management and a one-year certificate in Hotel and Tourism Operations. Extended overseas salaried internships are available in the second year of the diploma program. For more information please visit www.i-tim.ac.th or telephone 02-7320170-3 # 201-207.

Clubs

The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, June 10. The Club meets every Sunday morning at Henry J. Bean’s Restaurant on the north end of Beach Road in the grounds of the Amari Orchid Resort. The program starts as usual at 10:30 A.M. with a buffet breakfast available from 9:30 to 11 A.M. Everyone is warmly welcome. Each week, a guest speaker will provide an informal but interesting talk on a wide range of topics. This will be followed by the lively Open Forum and update on happenings in and around Pattaya. A full report appears each week in Pattaya Mail. For more information about the Sunday meeting and the numerous other weekday activities of the PCEC, see the Club’s website at www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com and learn more about the many and varied activities to which everyone is welcome.

The Pattaya International Ladies Club June Coffee Morning will be held at Pan Pan on June 19 from 10.30am onwards. No reservation necessary. For further information contact Stephanie Moorhouse on 089 544 4842, stephaniemoorhouse@hotmail .com, or [email protected]. Members and guests, ladies of all nationalities welcome.

The Dutch Expat Club meets the last Thursday of every month at Chateau Dale on Thappraya Road at 6pm. For full details please check out the website at www.nederlands everenigingpattaya.org or Email albertmartin26@ yahoo.com. New members are always welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Pattaya: The Pattaya Group meets Monday & Thursday at noon; Monday, Tuesday & Friday at 5pm and Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday at 7:30pm at the Satree Pattana Center, Soi Skaw Beach (2nd Rd): Contact Jim on 087 927 0437. The Good Morning Pattaya Group meets every morning 9am at the Highlander Guest House, Soi Skaw Beach: Contact Mike 081 741 3166. The Jomtien Group meets everyday at noon at Jomtien Long Stay Hotel: Contact: Jerry 086 141 7748.

Pattaya Ex Servicemen’s Club (soon to be the Royal British Legion Pattaya Branch): Anyone interested or who wishes to join the club please call in to Tropical Bert’s, 2nd road Opp Bangkok Bank next to Soi 6/1 or phone Bert on 089 8072335.

The Charity Club of Pattaya meets most Sundays at the Queen Victoria Inn Soi 6. Contact Malcolm on 09 7441040 or Christina on 095 454 185; [email protected]

Dining

Come enjoy Casa Pascal Restaurant’s gourmet set menu: Entrees: Avocado Waver and Sesame coated Prawn with Cilantro Dressing, Clam and Mussel Chowder in Puff Pastry Cup, Morel Ravioli in white Asparagus Sauce or Raspberry Sherbet; Main Course: Goose Liver stuffed Beef Tenderloin in a zesty Vodka and Herb Sauce or Chilean Sea Bass, Rock Lobster and Alaska Scallop with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Tarragon Sauce; Dessert: Rum Raisin Cake with Orange Terrine and Vanilla Sauce or Selection of premium French Cheese. Food only 1,450 Baht net, Menu with unlimited Beverages 2,900 Baht net. For reservation (038) 723 660 Fax (038) 723 659, E-mail: info@ restaurant-pattya.com or for more information: www.restaurant-pattaya.com. Open Daily 11:00~23:00 / Sunday Brunch Buffet: Every Sundays 10:00~15:00.

Amor Restaurant, a Pattaya landmark for 13 years, is offering a very special Early Bird Summer Promotion. From June 1, to September 30, 2007, a 20% discount on all food and drinks (except wines) will be offered from 5pm to 7pm, daily (cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions - for dine-in only). For the month of June the Mango Mania menu is still available with a great selection of savory mango dishes, as well as mango drinks and desserts. For the health conscious and those on special diets Amor also offers Sugar Free Desserts, currently available, Sugar Free Fruit Pie, Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream and Forest Berries Sorbet. The menu also lists many low cholesterol dishes. Richard, the owner, is available to assist diners in selecting or adapting dishes to suite many special dietary requirements. Amor’s full menu is available on their web site at www.amorrestaurant.com, Tel: 038-710-680 (Open 5pm to midnight).

Fine dining at the Dusit Resort, Pattaya: In the Peak Restaurant in June, don’t miss exquisite shellfish favourites scallop, mussels, oyster and abalone prepared with contemporary Chinese recipes. For dessert, do make room for stuffed lotus root with sticky rice. The Peak is open every day for a la carte dining, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm for lunch and 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm for dinner. It’s the summer truffle season and our Italian chef at The Bay Il Ristorante Italiano prepares sumptuous dishes accented with summer truffle such as Veal medallion with green asparagus risotto and summer truffle shaving. Cap your meal with the soulfully Italian Cassata siciliana with chocolate sauce. The Bay Il Ristorante Italiano has been listed in Thailand Tatler’s "Thailand’s Best Restaurants 2007", a famous dining guide where the best restaurants in the kingdom are chosen by the magazine’s discerning readers. This is the second time The Bay was included in the list and recognized for its high-end Italian cuisine and the spectacular view of Pattaya Bay. Open every day from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. For reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2270.

Poseidon Restaurant in Jomtien Complex now serves the best breakfast deal in Town! Every day from 8am till 11pm: Along with our Brunch Set Menu at 250 baht, we also serve American Breakfasts at 180 baht featuring choice of juice, seasonal fruits plate, croissant & toast, butter, jam and honey, cereals and yogurt, choice of 2 eggs, bacon, ham or sausage, pot of freshly brewed coffee, pot of fresh milk. There are much more breakfast items which can be served individually, as well Thai dishes. Poseidon Restaurant, Jomtien Complex, 038 303 300, www.restaurant-pattaya.com

Jameson’s Irish Pub has introduced a new Wednesday three-course ‘Quick Service’ special for 185 baht: Home made soup, mixed salad, or mussels ‘vinai’ (cooked in their shells with butter, garlic & herbs). Steak and mushroom pie (cooked in a beer sauce) with crisp french-fries followed by dessert - a choice of two items, depending upon the chef’s mood! This new three-course Wednesday special is served from 12 noon till 11pm. Other daily specials include on Monday: Fillet steak special 185 baht; Tuesday: Breast of poached chicken with white wine sauce 185 baht; Thursdays is kebab special night 185 baht; Friday is fish and chips 185 baht. All the specials are served with starter & dessert (except on Thursday). Start from 12.00 noon until 11.00 p.m. As always Jameson’s serves its all day and night carvery at the weekends, as much as you can eat for 350 baht. Cider on draft is back as well as bottled Newcastle Brown Ale. Jameson’s Irish Pub, 80/164 Soi Sukrudee (Soi AR), Pattaya, Tel. 038-361-873-4, email info @jamesons-pattaya.com

Enjoy Benihana Sunday Brunch at Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa. Benihana is the perfect place for gathering family members and friends for Sunday brunch in Pattaya. Have a really long and lazy lunch with fantastic food and all the enjoyment of watching juggling joking chefs at work cooking just for you at your Teppanyaki table with great jazz songs performed by resident band. The price is just only 1,100++ baht per person inclusive of soft drinks, cocktails and wines. Benihana restaurant is located on the second floor of Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya, opens daily for lunch from 12 noon - 2 p.m., dinner from 5-10 p.m. and Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information and reservations, call 038 412 120 ext. 1395.

Café New Orleans, a culinary landmark for over 9 years on eclectic Pattayaland Soi 2, has expanded its Fiesta Filipina menu and added an Additional Special Menu including imported black Angus tenderloin steak, succulent lamb tenderloin, scallops, assorted dinner crepes and chocolate soufflé for dessert. You can order anything from its famous rack of baby back ribs and imported steaks to special gourmet entrées, side dishes and deserts. Chefs coming from some of the top restaurants in Manila prepare delicious Filipino dishes to suit all tastes. For more information or to make a reservation call 038 710 805, fax 038 710 784.

The World of Sport Restaurant in Naklua serves delicious English, European, Mexican and Thai food: 200 menu items to choose from in Pattaya’s theatre of sports - with 3 huge projection screens. Located on Naklua Road (opposite Woodlands Resort), 2mins from Dolphin roundabout. Tel. 038 416 670-1 (open 24hrs).

The Queen Victoria Inn’s Sundays just get better and better! Not only can you tuck into the Sunday Carvery, 3 courses for 320 baht, but you can also be entertained by The Copy Cats band live from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Come and have a great Sunday at the Queen Victoria Inn Soi 6, tel. 038 425 418.

Shenanigans Irish Pub nightly specials: 12 noon - 11 p.m. Monday Spaghetti Night (160 baht); Tuesday Chop Night (150 baht); Wednesday Steak Night (195 baht); Thursday Curry Night 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. (250 baht); Friday Schnitzel Night (195 baht) 12 noon - 11 p.m.; Saturday Carvery (395 baht) 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday Carvery (395 baht) 12 noon - 11 p.m.: The famous Shenanigans Carvery, a choice of 6 different joints, 9 vegetables & potatoes, prawn salad & home made soup, as much as you can eat. Shenanigans the Irish Pub 218/2-4 Moo 10, Royal Garden Resort, Pattaya 2nd Road: Email: [email protected], Phone: 038 710 641, www. shenanigans-pattaya.com

For great tasting Thai food pop along to the Salt and Pepper Restaurant next door to the Flamingo Hotel behind Tuk-Com City on South Pattaya Road (opens Mondays to Saturday from 9 a.m. till 10 p.m.). You will see a new exhibition by Pattaya Mail’s cartoonist M.J.B. which you can buy (every baht goes to the Pattaya Orphanage), plus each person who eats a meal and tells the management they have read about this restaurant in the Pattaya Mail can pick up one cheeky cartoon postcard FREE of charge.

Theme Buffet Evenings at the Montien Hotel, Pattaya: Tuesdays - Verandah Coffee Shop, Wednesdays - La Mer Restaurant, Mediterranean buffet dinner 6.30 p.m. - 10 p.m., adults 595++ baht / children 325++ baht. Friday - Verandah Coffee Shop, BBQ & seafood buffet dinner 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., adults 695++ baht / children 375++ baht. Saturday - Verandah Coffee Shop, international buffet dinner 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., adults 595++ baht / children 325++ baht. Bring your family and friends. Sit back, relax and enjoy. For reservations please call 038-428155 ext 1620, 1621, e-mail [email protected]

Sunday at Tropical Bert’s - ‘Horses for courses’ is how the saying goes and you get 3 of them along with 3 choices! Home made soup, your choice of beef, pork or ham along with all the bits and pieces, home made desert, all for only 250 baht. During the week there is bubble and squeak with roast beef on Monday, your choice of meat pie on Tues, midweek roast on Wed, home baked ham on Thurs, cod and chips Fri and an all round favourite on Sat, Bert’s cottage pie, all at great prices. Tropical Bert’s, 2nd Rd., Soi Yodsak/1, Opp Bangkok Bank, tel. 09 8072335.

Eat to the Beat at Starz Diner, Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya continues to satisfy choosy diners with the freshest seafood cooked to your liking, international specialities, Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya’s award-winning dishes with free-flow of wines, beer and soft drinks. A whole spit-roasted pig is available every Saturday in addition to the wide selection of sumptuous dishes on the buffet. Eat to the Beat is available Sunday to Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 620++ baht per person and on Saturdays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at 720++ baht per person.

The Kilkenny Irish Pub and Restaurant is situated in the heart of Pattaya’s vibrant nightlife on Walking Street. Kilkenny’s new menu features weekend roasts and new daily specials such as Monday curry night. Kilkenny’s home made meat pies are proving very popular at just 79 baht as is Kilkenny’s pub breakfast, only 99 baht before 2 p.m. Kilkenny’s Ocean View terrace is ideal for private functions or for a quiet drink and meal. Home to Pattaya’s longest happy hours, Kilkenny’s has great cheap drink specials every day. For locals, even better savings are available by applying for Kilkenny’s privilege card. Contact via www. kilkennypubpattaya.com

All month long, Mantra Restaurant on Beach Road is starring a mollusc sensation, flown in all the way fresh from South Africa for an Abalone Fabulous June! Be inspired once again by Superchef Supachai and his extraordinary culinary talents and brand new Abalone dish designs. The primitive, herbivorous abalone, fresh from its rich iridescent mother-of-pearl ear shell, is a much-cherished delicacy in many parts of the world and Mantra certainly brings the goods to the table once more! For more information, please contact tel: +66 (0) 3842 9591 or email: [email protected] and be sure to visit www.mantra-pattaya.com.

Entertainment

Aisawan Resort & Spa, Pattaya presents a "Wine Buffet" promotion. Enjoy a selection of 3 white wines and 3 red wines from South Africa. Come and enjoy every day from 7-10 p.m. Drink a limitless amount for only 800 ++ baht per person including cheese plate. This promotion is available now at Bay Leaf Restaurant, Aisawan Resort & Spa. Tel. 038 411 940-8.

Oliver Twist Ladies Night: Louise (O.T.’s expat manageress) offers the fairer sex a haven from Pattaya’s sports lounges and go-go bars! Every Wednesday is Ladies Night, complete with special cocktail promotions. Meet with friends and colleagues in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere: Oliver Twists Old English Pub, Central Road (opp. Nova Lodge Hotel). For further information please contact Oliver Twist Bar on 038 429 262 or Louise on 086 909 9202.

Events

Calling All Kiwis on the ESB: The New Zealand-Thai Chamber of Commerce is holding its inaugural Eastern Seaboard Networking Event, on Friday 8th June. The venue is Gulliver’s on Beach Road in North Pattaya, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The cost to NZTCC Members is 200 baht, non-members (pre-registered) 300 baht and non-members (walk-in) 500 baht. The entrance fee includes free flow beer, NZ wine and delicious food along with great Kiwi company. NZTCC is grateful to its sponsors: Grant Thornton and Transit Maintenance Limited. Please register for this event by email to [email protected], or book via the Chamber’s Website: www.nztcc.org. Bookings may also be made via fax to 02 634 3004.

Art Exhibitions at Gallery Opium: Featured artists both international and from Thailand are on display at Gallery Opium, 315/26 Thepprasit Road, Pattaya - contact Alan Kirkland-Roath, Gallery Director on 038 303 040 (Gallery), 0850 847 947 (English) and at the Sheraton Pattaya, 437 Pratamnak Road, Tel. 038 259 888 Pathira Nakngam Riley, marketing communications manager.

Promotions

Door 2 Door June promotion is a great offer from Globetrotter Restaurant, located at 1/54-55, Beach Road, Central Pattaya, receive free delivery on all orders anywhere in Pattaya plus receive a 10% discount from the Art Café, at the bottom of Soi 16 Naklua. To receive your free Door 2 Door Menu (2007 Edition) simply call 038 720 222 and a friendly driver will deliver a free copy to you, or visit www.door2doorpattaya.com

Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya Party Pack - Fab Four! Choose four dishes from Hard Rock’s six-pack offering. Party pack includes 1 jug of Singha beer and 1 jug of soft drink plus 1 classic Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya tee shirt and a complimentary photo at only THB 1,600 net. For more information & reservations please call 038 426 635.

The Kilkenny privilege card has arrived for the local punter. The cardholder will be entitled to Guinness & Kilkenny Pints 165b & local bottled beer 79b all day every day. Sign up by emailing Stewart at Kilkenny’s web site www.kilkennypubpattaya. com or drop into Kilkenny’s on Walking Street.