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Clubs & Associations
The next meeting of
Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, February 15. 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 welcome. Each week the PCEC has an interesting speaker to talk on
various subjects of interest in an informal setting. This week, the speaker
will be Gavin Waddell from Phyathai Hospital Sriracha. He will be talking
about what physical checkups cover and what they tell you among other
things. No medical jargon, explanation will be for a lay person’s
understanding. The program will be followed by the ever-lively and often
humorous Open Forum and an update on the 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 official website at www.pattayacityex patsclub.com and learn
more about the many and varied activities of the club.
The Pattaya Irish Society
meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Moonrakers in Pong. Call John on 086 112
0988 for details.
Rotary Club of
Jomtien-Pattaya welcomes 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. Contact Bert
089 8072335 or call in to Tropical Bert’s 2nd Road Opp Bangkok Bank.
“Le club Rotary de
Pattaya Marina” is the only French spoken Rotary in Asia. “Rendezvous”
every Friday at 7 p.m. at the Amari Hotel (Ocean Tower – Merlot room) on
Beach Road. For further information go to www.rcpm.fr or call Mr. Benoit on
089 886 5445.
The Dutch Expat Club
meets the last Thursday of every month at Chateau Dale on Thappraya Road at
6 p.m. 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 7:30 p.m. 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. The Scandinavian Group meets on Mondays and
Fridays 6.00 pm. at The Norwegian Seamans Church, Thappraya Road Soi 7:
Contact Hans 085 135 7755 or Rune (Rayong) 089 754 9515
Narcotics Anonymous
in Pattaya. Drug problem? We can help. We deal in addiction, regardless of
substance or uncensored sharing. All welcome. We meet every Saturday
(17.30), Monday (18.30) and Wednesday (17.30) for one hour at Soi Skaew
Beach, opposite Siam Bayview Hotel, 2nd Road, half way up on the right, just
past Scandalic, room at rear. See N.A. diamond logo, head height, on wall.
Contact the 24 hour helpline on 02 231 8080.
Dining
Pattaya Marriott Resort &
Spa is the place of passion on Valentine’s Day this weekend. Impress
your Valentine with a lip smacking menu at Benihana created with love by
your own personal chef at just 2,100 baht ++ per person; or try the amazing
4 course dinner and great wine at the Garden Café at 2,750 baht ++ per
couple. Book before February 14 and receive a rose and a bottle of wine per
couple to make your Valentine’s Day one to remember! For more information or
reservation please call Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa on 038 412 120.
Valentine’s Day is the
perfect day to take that special person for some extra love at the
Moooore Bar & Grill. Start the night in style with a glass of sparkling
wine in one hand and your favorite person in the other. Whenever you are
ready a fabulous 5 course dinner will be served in the dining area to get
you in the mood for Moooore! The price for 2 is 2,974, including 2 glasses
of premium sparkling wine and a sweet for your sweet. Prices are subject to
10% service charge and applicable government tax. Moooore Bar & Grill is
located on 2nd Road, open daily from 12.00 – 24.00 hrs. For reservations
please call 038 411 755. Visit www. morebarandgrill.com
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at
the La Mer Restaurant in the Montien Hotel, Pattaya on
Saturday February 14 from 6.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. Dazzle your loved one with
a five-course candlelight set dinner accompanied by gentle piano music. All
ladies will receive a stem of rose. Price 2,708 net per couple includes a
complimentary glass of Kir Royal each. For reservations call 038-428155,
038-361340 ext. 1620 or 1621, e-mail; pattaya@ montien.com
Valentine’s Day Dinner at
the Royal Cliff Hotel on Saturday, February 14 from 7 p.m. Invite
your sweetheart to be your valentine in a romantic setting by the
picturesque poolside of the Royal Wing Suites & Spa. Enjoy a
masterfully-crafted 5-course menu with a “Kir Royal” cocktail for two,
complimentary red rose, personalised pralines in a heart of love, live band
entertainment by Filipino trio and much more to make the evening
unforgettable! Price 4,000++ per couple. For more information contact
038-250-421, ext.2007/2037.
Sweet Valentine’s delight at
the Essence Restaurant: Make this Valentine’s the sweetest day of the
year for your loved one, in the romantic setting of Essence Restaurant &
poolside terrace. Indulge in a 5-course candlelit dinner, created specially
for Valentine’s Day at 2,999 baht++ per couple, including a half-bottle of
Champagne and a special gift for the ladies. The Essence Restaurant is
situated at the Amari Resort and Tower complex on the north end of Pattaya
Beach Road. For reservations and info, call 038 418-418 or visit
www.amari.com/orchid/
Fine dining at
Shenanigans: two great Irish Pubs - two great locations in Pattaya &
Jomtien. You can enjoy the same weekly specials but on different days.
Pattaya weekly menu has Monday: schnitzel night, 225 baht; Tuesday: fajitas
(chicken or beef), 295 baht; Wednesday: T-bone steak night, 260 baht;
Thursday: seafood basket, 240 baht; Friday: all you can eat BBQ ribs, 325
baht. The Jomtien Pub has the same menu and prices but on the following
days: Monday: seafood basket; Tuesday: all you can eat BBQ ribs; Wednesday:
schnitzel night; Thursday: fajitas (chicken or beef); Friday: steak night.
Don’t forget on weekends at both pubs it’s the famous Shenanigans Carvery at
450 baht. Shenanigans in Pattaya is on 2nd Road, 100 meters past the
Marriott on the right side in The Avenue shopping complex on the second
floor. The Jomtien Pub is on the main Thappraya Road just 200 meters from
Jomtien and Dongtan Beaches, situated on the ground floor of the Jomtien
Condo Complex.
It’s Strawberry Season
again at Amor Restaurant where there is now a host of great strawberry
savory dishes, desserts and cocktails to tempt your taste buds: Try
strawberry pork fillet or chicken breasts for 390 baht, strawberry salmon
fillet for 490 baht, or a host of other delightful strawberry dishes
starting from just 150 baht. For more information visit
www.amorrestaurant.com
In February at The Peak
Chinese Restaurant, the a la carte menu will be oozing with noodle
dishes for all lovers of these long delightful strips. Not to be missed are
preparations with Canadian lobster and XO sauce, abalone seaweed and white
prawns and Hong Kong noodle with chicken peanut sauce and lots more. On
Valentine’s Day, celebrate the most romantic time of the year with the
Valentine Set Menu for two and enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine
and chocolates to make the occasion even more special. The Peak Chinese
Restaurant is located on the 8th floor
of Dusit Thani Pattaya. For reservations and more information on opening
hours, please call +66 (0) 3842-5611 to 7, ext. 2276.
Valentine’s Day at Mantra:
Fall in love or prove just how much you love your significant other, with a
Valentine’s Day celebration at the Mantra Restaurant & Bar. Select
your pre-dinner cocktail from the love drink list, choose wine from the love
wine cellar and dine from the love dinner menu! Including a glass of
Champagne! Book your love table now, to avoid disappointment! Your partner
will absolutely positively love you for it! Set dinner and a glass of
champagne 3,999 baht+ per couple. The Mantra Restaurant & Bar is situated on
the north end of Pattaya Beach Road at the Amari Resort and Tower complex.
Open from 6 p.m. till 1 a.m. Mantra Fabulous Sunday Brunch is also available
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For reservations, call +66 (0) 3842 9591, fax +66 (0)
3842 8615 or email an enquiry, visit www. mantra-pattaya.com
The Reva Beach Restaurant
at Ravindra Resort & Spa Najomtein invites you to savor the taste of the
sea! Enjoy a bountiful selection of fresh seafood prepared to your liking.
Choose from a variety of mouth-watering appetizers and give-in to temptation
with desserts worth dying for. All of this and an evening view of sunset.
The Reva Beach Restaurant is open daily. Saturday night seafood 18.00-22.00.
For reservations call (038) 235777.
The Woodland Resort &
Residence Suites’ new Grappa Restaurant features the flavor of Italy
and famous Grappa wines. Open daily from 6 a.m. serving breakfast, lunch,
and dinner until 11:30 p.m. Monthly special menu dinners are presented
together with selected wine dinners, including a selection of original
Italian flat dough pizza creations to enjoy. Available for parties and
private functions. For reservations and information please call: 038 -
052295 up to 99 and ask for Grappa Restaurant.
What better way to share
Valentine’s Day than to enjoy great food prepared with love? Manhattans
Restaurant invites you and your loved one to an evening of pure romance
that you will never forget. Executive chef, Steve Manning has created a
sumptuous 3-course meal for this most special of evenings at 1,700 baht +
vat per person - a full a la carte & Thai menu also available. Bookings are
recommended. Call 038 259 790 or go to www.manhattans-pattaya.com
The Bay Italian
Restaurant offers a taste of Tuscany throughout February: Let
Chef Claudio Mendini bring you the most unforgettable dishes from this
charmed region of central Italy. Must try are: black ink risotto with
cuttlefish and tomatoes, ricotta and spinach dumplings with pecorino cheese
and brown butter, lamb stew accompanied by mashed potatoes and sautéed
champignons with zucchini and many more. And on Valentine’s night, 14
February, relish the Saturday Night BBQ Buffet and more as The Bay adds a
touch a romance to your dining! Ladies will receive Valentine chocolates
beautifully prepared just for her on that special occasion. The Bay is
located on the 3rd floor
of Dusit Thani Pattaya. For more information and reservations, please call 0
3842 5611-7 ext. 2270.
Jomtien Boathouse
hosts a live Elvis act every Monday and Tuesday evening at 9 pm. The
talented Arthur Elvis will entertain you while you dine under the stars on a
great beachfront location on the corner of Jomtien Beach Road Soi 8. Be
entertained while enjoying the great steak, seafood, European and Thai menu.
Finish your evening with Irish Coffee. For reservations call: 038 756 143.
Enjoy Sunday with your
family and friends at Restaurant Casa Pascal. The Sunday Brunch &
B.B.Q. features cold appetizers including smoked salmon, rock lobsters,
prawns, crabs, great international salad bar & Thai salads, abundance of
cold appetizers, live pasta & flamed beef & pork tenderloin station, soups
and lots of other Asian and European main dishes, BBQ grill on the terrace
(sausages, lamb cutlets, steaks, ribs), and of course the Sunday breakfast
items. Great desserts such as chocolate mousse, creams, tarts, parfaits and
a fruit pancake station will boost your appetite. Adults 899 baht net
including a glass of house champagne, children (under 12) 599 baht net.
Every Sunday 10:30 - 15:00. Casa Pascal now also offers a very
attractive daily menu from 11.00 hrs until 19.00 hrs. You will find a great
choice of 25 different appetizers, soups, main dishes & desserts: 2 courses
- 350 baht, 3 courses - 420 baht, 4 courses - 490 baht. For reservations
call 038 723 660, www.restaurant-pattaya.com
Dusit Gourmet Bakery
presents Chocoholic Madness in February: A cornucopia of chocolate
pleasures for you to choose from. Satisfy your cravings because that’s what
these tempting delights are there for. And here’s something new at our Dusit
Gourmet Bakery. The Business Gourmet Breakfast is now available for only 190
baht net. The Dusit Gourmet Bakery is on the 4th floor
near the Main Lobby of the Dusit Thani Pattaya. For more information, call
66 (0) 3842-5611-7 ext. 2497.
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 the Irish Pub
has a host of Daily Specials at 195 baht including on Monday: Fillet Steak
Special, Tuesday: Roast Chicken with all the trimmings; Wednesday: Steak &
Mushroom Pie, Thursday: Pork Chop served with baked potato, fried onions,
grilled tomato, & corn on the cob on a sizzling plate, and Friday: Fish &
Chips. All the Specials are served with starter & dessert, from 12 noon
until 11.00 p.m. As always Jameson’s serves it’s all day and night Carvery
at the weekends, as much as you can eat for 375 Baht, children 150 Baht, on
Saturday from 5.00 p.m. - 11.00 p.m. and Sunday from 01.00 p.m. - 11.00 p.m.
And also don’t miss out on Jameson’s new a la carte menu. Tel. (038) 361
874, e-mail: info@jamesons-pattaya. com, Website: www.jamesons-pattaya.com
Entertainment
Do you sing to relax? If the
answer is yes, visit the Solaris Pub & Karaoke at the Ravindra Resort
& Spa Najomtein. Unwind in a friendly atmosphere with a comprehensive list
of international songs, state- of-the art audio-visual equipment, plus a
good deal of freebie and special privileges for everyone: Private room
available. Contact 038-235777 for further details.
The Captain’s Corner
introduces the talented “Elvis” Arthur every Saturday and Sunday evening at
9 p.m. to continue the popular “Elvis live on stage” tradition. Come and
enjoy the best Bar-B-Q in town at the Captain’s Corner and sing along to
your favorite Elvis song. For reservations and free pick up service call:
038 364314. The Captain’s Corner BBQ restaurant is located at the Residence
Suites, Thappraya Road on the way to Jomtien.
Calling all musicians and
singers: Need a venue to jam with other like minded people? Why not go to
Robin Hood Bar in Jomtien and join the jamming sessions every Friday
evening from 7pm onwards. 10% of all the takings will be donated to Mercy
Center. So come and join in and support in helping the underprivileged in
Pattaya. For more information, contact Dave on 0868 213 202 or Kavita on
[email protected]
Enjoy live, world-class
music at the Jazz Pit Pub on Soi 5, Second Road, every night of the
week. 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.
Liam’s Gallery: The
largest gallery in the Eastern Seaboard features original artworks by Thai
and International artists. The gallery also features a large library, coffee
and wine bar with Wi-Fi Internet. Works are for sale and the gallery also
displays Liam’s extensive private collection of art. The gallery is located
at 352/107 Soi 4, Pratamnak Hill (Soi Nordic). Gallery hours are Daily 10am
-7pm. Closed on Mondays. Open house every Friday at 6.30pm. Free wine
served. Telephone 038 306172 Geena or Liam. Email contact.
[email protected], Website: www.liamsgallery.com
Events
Salsa Amante proudly
presents the first ever Baile de la Rosa: Golden Cliff House in Pattaya will
play host to this unique event, never seen before in Thailand, the Dance of
the Roses. For all you dance lovers out there, come and join the fun on
Saturday, February 28. Tickets are priced at 400 THB in advance and 500 THB
at the door and include a welcome drink, tapas style snacks and hopefully
lots of roses. For tickets or more details contact Nick on 087 148 1905 or
Kavita on 087 618 5117.
Due to the success of the
first concert, the Mercy Center will present a Music & Lights show
featuring many well known local artists and celebrity impersonators from
Bangkok on Sunday March 1 at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. Tickets are priced at
700 baht per person (children 450 baht) which includes one glass of wine and
buffet snacks catered for by Manhattans Steakhouse. This event is sponsored
by Bosch and JVK movers and promises to be an evening packed with glamour
and entertainment. For tickets please contact Kavita on 087 618 5117
([email protected]) or the Mercy Center office at 038 422 678.
The 5th Anniversary
of the Pattaya Marina Rotary Club will take place on February 22 at
the Amari Orchid Resort garden wing from 6 to 7 p.m. There will be a welcome
drink served at sunset (Kir Royal cocktail) followed by an international
buffet dinner. The price is 800 baht (wine included). There are limited
seats so reservations are required before February 15. Contact Heidi 08 486
58 347, email [email protected]
Dr Mario will be
hosting his regular discussion group on the last Thursday of the month,
February 26, at the North Star Library in Pattaya. This month’s topic
is “How to understand the world we live in: International Relations and
Foreign Policy in the Competitive Global Context.” The talk will take place
from 15.00 – 16.30 and admission is free. Call 038-716-755 or sign up at the
reception.
The Regent’s School
will host their International Day 2009, celebrating ‘International Love’,
on Saturday, February 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All families and members
of the local community are welcome to attend. Enjoy visiting over 50
different countries, tasting international cuisine, fun games, World Cup
football, bouncy castle, national performances, and the parade of nations.
The event helps to support the Regent’s Round Square Major Service projects.
For more information email: pcrouch@ regents.ac.th.
A carnival costume
“Jungle Party” party, organized by the German speaking Rotary Club
Phoenix Pattaya, will take place on Saturday, February 21 from 7 p.m. at
Ina’s Bistro, Soi Potisan, Naklua Road. All Rotarians, friends, guests
as well as their families are invited to attend this wonderful party. A
grilled buffet will be available together with free Chang draft (while
stocks last), good music, shows and dance performances, plus an auction. The
best fancy dress costume will win a suckling pig for 12 people. Tickets are
priced at only 700 baht (650 baht advanced purchase) per person and all
proceeds will be used for the charity projects of the club. For further
information please contact Stephan Heynert, [email protected],
mobile: 081-5138075, Trutz H. Fiddickow,
[email protected], mobile: 084-5654072 or Ina Buschhüter,
inas_bistro-pattaya@ yahoo.de, mobile: 081-7584161.
Gallery Opium, in
conjunction with Bangkok-based art critic Brian Curtin, presents an
exhibition titled New Ecologies. This is the first of what is
expected to become an annual exhibition and festival of visual arts and
related events in Pattaya. The exhibition, which started on January 29,
presents the contemporary works of a wide range of expatriate and local
artists over a three-month season at the Sheraton Pattaya Resort. Also at
the Gallery Opium is an exhibition by Narong Wannasa titled Inspiration
From My Friend’s Spirit. It is the Thai artist’s second solo exhibition
and displays Wannasa’s imaginative and shape forming skills. For more
information contact Alan Kirkland-Roath, Gallery Opium, 315/26 Moo 12,
Thepprasit Road, Pattaya on 038 303040 or 085 084 7947,
www.galleryopium.com, [email protected]
The Burapa Motorcycle
Club will be presenting its 12th Annual Pattaya Bike Week from February
12-14 at Soi Chaiyapruk Sports Stadium. This event is officially recognized
and supported by the City of Pattaya and the Tourism Authority of Thailand
(TAT) and promises to be the best motorcycle & musical event ever held in
South East Asia, attracting in the region of 35-50,000 people to the
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