Clubs & Associations

The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, February 22. 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 Thor Halland, who will be speaking about his new role as an editor for Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia. This 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. pattayacityexpatsclub.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

From 5pm to 7pm daily at Manhattans you can select a two-course meal for 795 baht or a three-course meal for 895 baht all-inclusive. No service charge. No tax. Choose from four delicious starters, four mains and four desserts, the choice is all yours. Fine dining has never been so good at such great value. Sunday lunch from 12.30pm - 5.30pm: 2-course for 650 baht; 3-course only 795 baht. For bookings call 038-259-790.

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. 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.

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.

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: [email protected], Website: www. jamesons-pattaya.com

Entertainment

Can you sing? A new chorus group forming in the Pattaya is looking for men and women who love to sing. If you can carry a tune and can read music, it’s a plus, but not a necessity. The group itself will determine the kinds of music we sing, where and when we rehearse and where we’ll perform. We especially need women singers, since we intend this to be a mixed chorus. If you yourself sing or know of someone who does, please contact Len Levine at: 087 783 5079 or E-mail [email protected]

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.liamsgallery@gmail .com, Website: www.liams gallery.com

Events

A BCCT Eastern Seaboard Networking Evening will be held at Shenanigans Irish Pub, The Avenue, Pattaya, on Friday 20th February from 6.30 p.m. Mackenzie Smith Law & Shenanigans Pattaya are sponsoring beverages and finger food on a first-come, first-served basis from 6.30 p.m. All members and guests are welcome. The entry fee is THB 300 per person (BCCT members only) or THB 1,000 per person (non-BCCT members). Non-members should email - [email protected] - with the name/s of those attending.

Pattaya Players next dinner theatre event “Murderous Crossing” will be held at Minus 5 Supperclub on Fri 27th & Sat 28th Feb. Join John Rothchild and Countess Follette for their wedding on board the SS Victoria, but beware! There may be a homicidal mastermind on board. Tickets are 1000 baht, which includes the show and a three course meal. With two nights only, and a limit of 40 guests per night, tickets are running out fast. For bookings, more information, or to see the menu, please contact Jacinta Farragher at [email protected] or call 08 6997 0678.

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.

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.

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]