Globe Trotters Kids’ Club will have their next meeting on May 25th. The meeting will start at 3:30 p.m. and will be held in the gardens of the Amari Orchid Hotel. For more information phone Ann on 237 204.

Henry J. Bean’s Bar & Grill, Amari Orchid Resort has a full calendar of regular weekly events. On Monday is “Tricky Hank”- solve one of Hank’s tricks and you’ll get a prize. Tuesday is 2 glasses of Carlsberg Beer draught for the price of 1, all night. Wednesday is “Ladies Night” - buy 1 drink and get 1 free all night. Thursday is “Hanks goes Thai”, delicious Thai recipes hot from Hank’s kitchen. And daily events: Happy Hour 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Carlsberg hours 11 p.m. to midnight and Ladies Hour 10 p.m. to midnight.

White Asparagus “Queen of Vegetables” at the Dusit Resort Pattaya. At The Bay Restaurant is offering a fine dining experience until the 22nd of June: a variety of excellent white/green asparagus dishes. White asparagus is known as the “Queen of Vegetables” in Europe. It is seasonal delicacy, harvested only in May and June, which makes it very rare on menus in the Far East. White asparagus has a much more delicate taste than green asparagus. The reason for this is that you have to pick the asparagus before it grows out of the soil under sunlight, otherwise it will turn violet and later green. So, don’t miss the time to find out the fine difference between white and green asparagus. Either way, you’ll love asparagus! For reservations, please call (038) 425-611-7 ext. 2270-1.

Aungkam Northern Style Thai Restaurant on 3rd Road next to Pattaya Driving Range is open from 3 p.m. until midnight. The authentic Northern Thai dining and the blend of elegant and casual decor have not changed and you may call to insure your reservation (038) 370 386 or (01) 8191578.

Cafe New Orleans, Soi Pattayaland 2 is now offering a Home Delivery Service in Pattaya. Now you can order any item from their menu, including Baby Back BBQ Ribs and have it delivered right to your door. Call 710 805 (Mon-Fri. 3 p.m. to midnight & Sat-Sun 12 noon to midnight).

Speed Learning at B.E.C. every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thai lessons for foreigners, German, fruit carving, Thai massage & yoga (Sunday only). Interested persons please contact Rizza (B.E.C.) tel.421 919, 370 176, 428 626.

Island Soul, a group of funky musicians from Trinidad and the most praised band to visit Thailand of late, is playing from June 1st onwards at the Moon River Pub. Don’t miss the opportunity to listen to this group!

The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand will hold another Networking Evening this Friday at Henry J. Beans, Amari Orchid Resort from 6.30 p.m.

It’s Formula-1 fever this Sunday, May 27 at Shenanigans! Watch the Monaco Grand Prix live on the Big Screen from 7 p.m. Remember that you can also enjoy Shenanigans’ famous carvery before, during and after the Grand Prix until 11 p.m.

For the rest of May and throughout June, Aubon Coin will hold an Art Exhibition for young Thai painters, featuring works from Pakakrong, Laemthong, Jieng, Chachaitom. Aubon Coin is located Soi 5, Pattaya Second Road. Email: [email protected]

The next Pattaya Gay Festival event will be the Fantasy Dog Contest on Sunday May 27, to be held at Boyz Boyz Boyz at 11 p.m. The entrance fee is 300 baht, both the dog and the owner have to wear fantasy dress. The contest is open to everyone. Entrants must be at the bar before 10 p.m. Applications are available at the Ambiance Hotel and must be submitted by May 26. Lots of prizes to be won. This should be a fun event for all and a first for Pattaya.

The Royal Garden Spa and Fitness run 4 assorted aerobic classes per day including low impact, step, new body, body tone, and high/low impact. Call 412 120 ext. fitness for details and times.