Announcements

Dr. Kamaljit Singh has returned to Pattaya and practices at his small clinic near the Memorial Hospital (parking facility). Dr. Kamaljit is known and acknowledged for his magnetic massage healing method which stimulates the blood circulation and mitigates or heals symptoms of diseases. His motto is "a good circulation and proper breathing methods keep the body healthy." His clinic is located at 338/1 Moo 10, Pattaya Klang Road. Call 086 903 2543 or send an e-mail to [email protected]

Clubs &
Associations

The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, March 2. 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 11am. Everyone is warmly welcome. This week the PCEC welcomes Massic Travel who will seek to provide information on the last minute travel offers which arrive at their office and also Thailand destinations that the PCEC may wish to consider for future trips. This will be followed by the ever 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 Irish Society meets every Wednesday at 8pm at Moonrakers in Pong. Call John on 086 112 0988 for details.

Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya welcome you to their Wednesday meetings in the Rotary room Royal Cliff Grand Hotel: Time 18.30 for 19.00. Contact Lloyd Jones (Membership) 0878043943.

For the past 28 years the Samaritans of Thailand have been providing confidential crisis intervention services over the telephone. The English-speaking unit, Samaritans English Help Line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support to the expatriate community. English-speaking staff, trained in crisis intervention will provide active, non-judgmental and empathetic listening services on the phone. All calls will be handled on an anonymous basis and are free of charge. Please call (02) 713-6791 (24hrs a day, 7 days a week).

The Royal British Legion Thailand is now firmly established at Tropical Bert’s 2nd Road next to Soi 6/1. We are now approaching 70 members, why don’t you become No 70. Served in H.M. Armed Forces? Or even if you have not, as long as you support the principles of the Legion you are welcome to join. We meet every Sunday lunch from 1pm, our future trips are April 24th a two day trip to the River Kwai for ANZAC Day (Aussies and Kiwis welcome) and early June a week in Batu Gajah, Malaysia, once again to meet up with our Aussie friends and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Malay Emergency. Contact Bert 089 8072335 or call in to Tropical Bert’s 2nd Road Opp Bangkok Bank.

Rotary Club Pattaya Marina meets every Friday at 7pm at the Balcony Restaurant (Pattaya North Rd). For further information call President Nicolas Demet on 081 983 4082.

Chess Club players meet every day at "Margarita Madness" by Soi 10, Jomtien Beach Road, directly across from the Sea Breeze Hotel. Everyone welcome. Call 087 008 9951 for details.

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.nederland severenigingpattaya.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.

Dining

Throughout March at Mantra Restaurant & Bar the menu will have you in a spin! Bringing some tasty devils fresh to your plate, get acquainted with the smooth exotic richness of Tasmanian salmon. Revel in a diverse and devilishly seductive menu brimming with sushi, salads, soups, spicy options and sinfully divine baked or poached sensations. Set your tongue tingling with these rousing Tasmanian salmon creations from Superchef Supachai … He’s done it again – Mantra Style! For Mantra Restaurant & Bar info, visit www.mantra-pattaya.com, for reservations call +66 (0) 3842 9591 or email: [email protected]

The newly renovated Cascade Restaurant offers not only the best in Thai dining, but also superb international cuisine. Buffets are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner (except Wednesday and Saturday nights). There is always a great selection and unlimited servings from the salad bar and the seafood, Thai, Asian and European stations. While you dine in the Cascade’s newly refurbished facilities, enjoy the view of the cascading waterfall at the Atrium. Buffet lunch is baht 500++, buffet dinner is baht 676++. For the month of March, we offer "Wine Buffet" to complement a sumptuous lunch or dinner with a free flow of red or white wine, from an exquisite selection of fine wines. Additional charge is baht 1,000++ (for lunch), and baht 1,500++ (for dinner). The Cascade Restaurant is located on the 4th floor of Dusit Thani Pattaya. For more information and reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2153.

The Bay Italian Restaurant throughout March brings you risotto recipes to rave about. Discover why risotto is the most famous Italian rice dish with our Italian chef’s risotto recipes that will surely delight your palate. We also offer the famous Italian Buffet Dinner every Wednesday night, from 6:30 – 10pm. Our Saturday BBQ Buffet Dinner is also highly recommended. The Bay Italian Restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of Dusit Thani Pattaya and is open every day from 11am-2:30pm and from 6:30pm-10pm. For reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2270.

If you are an oyster lover, come and visit The Peak, the modern and chic Chinese restaurant at Dusit Thani Pattaya. For the month of March, experience an oyster treat on the chef’s menu that boasts specialties such as Tasmanian oysters, Sydney rock oysters and giant Thai oysters served at their freshest on ice. Let Chef Chi Tak Lai dazzle you with his famous oyster dish recipes, using only the best ingredients! The Peak Chinese Restaurant is located on the 8th floor of Dusit Thani Pattaya. Open every day from 11:30am-2:30pm for lunch. For dinner, from 6:30pm-10pm. For more information and reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2276.

Chinese New Year season at Orangery By The Sea ends February 29. Enjoy mouth-watering special Chinese Emperor set menus from one of our exclusive five-star kitchens at Bt. 2,800 for 2-3 persons and Bt. 4,500 for 4-5 persons. Dishes include fried duck with lemon sauce, fried prawns with Shanghai chili sauce, cold chicken in Chinese wine, and fried Hong Kong kale with oyster sauce. Orangery By the Sea is open daily from 11am until midnight on the second and third floor of the newly opened lifestyle center - The Avenue, South Pattaya. For reservations, please call (038) 723-991.

It’s Strawberry Season again at Amor Restaurant. Richard and his team are preparing a host of great strawberry dishes, desserts and cocktails for you: strawberry pork fillet 370 - pan fried with a sauce of fresh strawberries and crushed black peppercorns flambéed in brandy; strawberry chicken breasts 390 - pan fried with a sauce of fresh strawberries and crushed black peppercorns flambéed in brandy; strawberries and yoghurt 150 - with yoghurt and Chiang Mai longan honey; strawberries and sour cream 150 - with sour cream and brown sugar; strawberries and cream 150 - with whipped or pouring cream; strawberries and ice cream 150 - with a scoop of vanilla ice cream; French strawberries 190 - with Grand Marnier and whipped cream; Irish strawberries 180 - with Jameson’s and whipped cream; Strawberry Amor 250 - vodka, crème de cacao, white crème de menthe and fresh strawberries; strawberry daiquiri 190; strawberry piòa colada 210. Visit www.amorrestaurant.com, tel. 038-710-680 (Open 5pm to midnight).

Theme Buffet Evenings at the Montien Hotel, Pattaya: Tuesdays - Verandah Coffee Shop, Reef & Beef international BBQ buffet dinner, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., adults 750++ baht / children 400++ baht; Wednesdays - La Mer Restaurant, Mediterranean buffet dinner 6.30 p.m. - 10 p.m., adults 650++ baht / children 350++ baht; Friday - Verandah Coffee Shop, BBQ & seafood buffet dinner 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., adults 750++ baht / children 400++ baht; Saturday - Verandah Coffee Shop, international buffet dinner 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., adults 650++ baht / children 350++ baht. Pamper yourself with the exceptional variety of all-you-eat favourites, dazzlingly laid out for an evening of leisurely dining. Bring you family and friends. Sit back, relax and enjoy. For reservations please call 038-428155, 361340 ext 1620, 1621 or E-mail: [email protected].

Shenanigans Irish Pub is now open at its new location on the first floor of the new, upscale ‘The Avenue’ shopping mall, Pattaya 2nd Road, Opp. Soi Post Office. For details of all upcoming events and dining choices check the Web site at www.shenanigans-pattaya.com or email: [email protected]

Molly Malones Irish Pub Pattaya (formerly The Kilkenny) has opened its doors on Walking Street, South Pattaya. Enjoy a wide selection of Irish & international homemade pub cuisine with huge portions and a great selection of local and imported draught & bottled beers, wines & spirits. Daily Irish Happy Hours start at 10am with Heineken, Singha, Tiger & Chang at just 59 baht draught specials and 150 baht jugs from 10am till 9pm. The early bird pub breakfast is only 99 baht from 10am till 4pm, live music Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays and all your favourite live sport on the big screens. Call 038 711 094 for more information.

New and Only at Moon River Pub! The After Work Club, Sunday through Thursday, 7 pm to midnight, offers guests a Western or Thai evening menu. Groups of 30 people may choose from the European and Thai all you can eat buffet (booking 1 day in advance). The all you can drink (wine, beer, juice, soft drinks, whiskey, tequila, etc.) counts for both offers. Price per person: 1,000 baht each. The Moon River Pub is located in front of the Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road.

Jameson’s Irish Pub’s Wednesday three-course ‘Quick Service’ special for 195 baht continues: 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 195 baht; Tuesday: chicken cordon bleu, chicken breast stuffed with ham & cheese served with chips, vegetables, & gravy sauce. 195 baht; Thursday: lasagna, with meat sauce & white sauce covered with cheddar cheese & parmesan cheese served with mixed salad. 195 baht. All the specials are served with starter & dessert. Start from 12 noon until 11 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; Soup & Salad Bar 175 baht. Saturday 5 pm – 11 pm and Sunday 1 pm – 11 pm. 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 [email protected]

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 the 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 Queen Victoria Inn’s Sundays just get even better at The Queen Victoria Inn, in Soi 6! Not only can you get the famous Sunday Carvery, three courses for 340 Bt., but you can enjoy a pint of Kronenbourg 1664 on draught! Kronenbourg 1664, a new addition to complement our John Smiths and Strongbow. Come and have a great Sunday at the Queen Victoria, Tel. 038 425 418 for information.

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.

No.43, Italian Bistro, Kantary Bay Rayong presents a special international lunch buffet every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 11.30 – 14.00: Only 250++ baht per person, children 50% discount & a special Italian buffet dinner every Wednesday from 18.00 – 22.00: Only 390++ baht per person, children 50% discount. For info & reservations please call 038-804 844 or look at: www.kantarygroup.com

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.

Come enjoy Casa Pascal Restaurant’s gourmet set menu: Entrees: young hen and goose liver galantine, cream of leek and seared scallops, roasted endive with ham and truffles, apple sherbet with caramelized young ginger. Main course: grouper fillet on creamy savoy cabbage or lamb loin in brique crust and vegetable potpourri. Dessert: parfait of chestnuts & walnuts with potted figs or selection of premium international cheese, plus coffee or tea, Calvados, Grappa, Remy Martin, Williams. Food only 1,450 baht net or menu with unlimited beverages 2,900 baht net. Open daily 11:00 ~ 23.00 / Sunday Brunch Buffet: Every Sunday 10:30 ~ 15:00, adults 899 baht net including a glass of house champagne, children 599. For reservation (038) 723 660, fax (038) 723 659, e-mail: [email protected]. For more information: www.restaurant-pattaya.com

Entertainment

Come and enjoy Live, world-class music at the Jazz Pit Pub on Soi 5, Second road, every night except Tuesdays. Every Monday night, international artists get together for jam sessions, so if you play an instrument or just love the sound of Jazz, come and join in the fun in this classy and cosy atmosphere.

Events

Rotary Club Phonix Pattaya (the first German speaking Rotary Club in Asia) invites Rotarians, friends and guests to join us in celebrating our Charter Night: Saturday, March 1 at 7pm at the Montien Hotel, 2nd Road, Pattaya. Officiated by Dr. Arnon Chirajavala (district governor) the evening program includes an international & Thai buffet, beer & wine, soft drinks, ballet performances & traditional Thai Ramwong show, presentation of the club charter and induction of members into the club, ceremony of club flag exchange & club presents, music and dance. Price: 1,000 baht per person – presale at Rotary Club Phönix Pattaya, Pattaya Mail, Ursula’s Antiques and Ina’s Bistro. Tickets also available at the entrance on the night of the event (table reservations only with presale tickets). For more information please contact: Stephan Heynert: e-mail: [email protected], tel. 081-5138075; Trutz Fiddickow: e-mail: [email protected], tel. 084-5654072 or Elfi Seitz: e-mail: [email protected], tel. 081-8639014.

Gallery Opium announces "Creation & Transformation" an exhibit by artists Jieng Sae Jern & Marianne Hvass Kure running from 7pm Saturday, March 1 thru Saturday, March 29. In this exhibition, Jieng and Marianne combine ideas that are influenced and inspired by eastern philosophies and techniques, and western shapes. Venue: Gallery Opium, 315/26 Thepprasit Road, Pattaya City. See www.galleryopium.com

The Pattaya Gay Festival 2008 (PGF) is holding a gala gourmet dinner at Bruno’s Restaurant, Pattaya on Wednesday March 12. The menu, created by Chef Fredi, comprises 6 fantastic courses with the main course being delicious Australian beef tenderloin. Tickets are priced at 2,000 baht with 500 baht of the ticket price going to PGF charities. Book now for this gourmet charity dinner at one of Pattaya’s leading restaurants. Reservations can be made at Bruno’s on 038 364600 or at the Ambiance Hotel in Boystown.

The Regent’s School International Day 2008 will take place from 11am - 4pm on Saturday March 8 at The Regent’s School, Highway 36: The day will be a celebration of internationalism and the community. Over 43 different countries will be represented to visit and collect passport stamps and take part in an amazing race and World Cup football. There will also be an international cafe + BBQ, national performances and a parade of nations. All the money raised from the event will go to support the Round Square service projects.

Promotions

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 1,800 net. For more information & reservations please call 038 426 635.

Door 2 Door - March’s double promotion from Ahaar Indian Restaurant, Soi Post Office, 2nd Road, receive a free masala papadum (2 pieces) with all food orders over 750 baht plus also receive a 10% discount from the Continental Restaurant, 315/158, Thappraya Road. To receive your free Door 2 Door menu (2008 Edition) call 038 720 222 and a friendly driver will deliver a free copy to you, or visit www.door2doorpattaya.com