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 9. 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. This week the PCEC welcomes Peter Marsh from Black Star Jewelry who will talk about gems, how to choose them, price them, and avoid fakes. Another appearance by Dr Penguin is also expected. 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 PILC March Coffee Morning will be hosted at La Luna restaurant on Tuesday, March 18, starting at 10:30am. No reservations required; members and guests 150 baht. La Luna is located on 3rd Road, near the North Road traffic light, and the phone number is: 038-489-329. For additional information, please contact Alvi Sinthuvanik at 081-864-5757 or 038-488-522, email: [email protected], or the PILC email at pilc262 @yahoo.com. All proceeds go to support our local charities.

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 24 - 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

Marvelous Mangoes for summer desserts at Dusit Thani Pattaya: We treat all sweet mango lovers to a whole month of pick-of-the-crop mangoes, served in delightful desserts or refreshing fruit cocktail drinks at all Dusit gourmet outlets. Thailand’s beloved fruit is served in delicious pastries, in the traditional Thai style with coconut cream and sticky rice, or with a surprising western twist! Done whichever way, you will surely love them! Throughout March, the Marvelous Mango is what it’s all about at the Dusit Gourmet. Also available at The Cascade and The Bay Italian Restaurant. For more information, please call 0 3842 5611-7.

Come enjoy Casa Pascal Restaurant’s gourmet set menu: Entrees: beef carpaccio with black olive & basil coulis, rock lobster in saffron cream soup, oysters in champagne flavored hollandaise mousseline, mango sherbet. Main course: over baked Norwegian salmon on Sun dried tomatoes and roasted garlic or gratinated provencale duck confit with white wine glazed vegetables. Dessert: berries crème brûlée 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 11:000-23.00. 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

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 Bay Italian Restaurant throughout March brings you Risotto Recipes to rave about. Discover why Risotto is the most famous Italian rice dish with risotto recipes that will surely delight your palate. Also, the famous Italian Buffet Dinner is on every Wednesday night, from 6:30 - 10pm. The 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, visit The Peak, the modern and chic Chinese restaurant at Dusit Thani Pattaya. For the whole 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.

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]

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.

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.

Entertainment

Come and enjoy Live, world-class music at the Jazz Pit Pub on Soi 5, Second Road, every night except Tuesdays. On Monday nights 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 cozy atmosphere.

Events

Green Bottle Pub & Restaurant is holding a 20th Anniversary Celebration from 6 pm onwards on Saturday March 8. Come and enjoy the party with promotional food & drink, live music, loads of games and giveaways, plus draw prizes and a mini concert by Thailand’s famous female singer Maleewan. Green Bottle Pub & Restaurant is next to Diana Inn Hotel Pattaya 2nd Road. For reservation or more information call 038 429 675.

Gallery Opium announces "Creation & Transformation" an exhibit by artists Jieng Sae Jern & Marianne Hvass Kure running from now till 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

Tequila Reef Cantina 7th Anniversary Party, Saturday March 8, 2008 from 6pm onwards: All you can eat fiesta buffet only 295 baht per person, frozen margarita & daiquiris only 100 baht pitcher, 375 baht plus door prizes & other surprises. Tequila Reef Cantina is located at the bottom end of Soi 7 near Beach Road.

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

Running Hot & Cold at the –5 Supper Club: Throughout the month of March, anyone making a reservation for a 3-course meal at the –5 Supper Club will get a free ‘cool down’ in the –5 Ice Bar (subject to advance reservations only). The –5 Supper Club is located at the Amari Nova Suites, Soi Petchtrakool, Pattaya. Call 038 489 488 for details.

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’s March 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