Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America, Pattaya Post 9876 (VFW) is having their monthly social luncheon at Hogsbreath Saloon, Soi Batman, 148/78-79, Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya City on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 12 noon. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy some good “down home” food and hospitality. Minimal donation for food is accepted. For further information please contact George at 05 903 2013 or Eric at Hogsbreath Saloon 038 423 462.

The Welsh Society of Pattaya meets at ‘The Prince of Wales’ in Khao Noi every Saturday at 6 p.m. Free grub of some sort will be laid on. Any other nationalities interested in rugby are also welcome. For more info please call 01 865 4382 or visit: http://www.geocities.com/princeofwalespattaya/

The Dutch Expats Club Pattaya (NVP) meets the last Thursday of every month at Dolphin Apartments, Soi 20, South Pattaya Road. They also have groups for bridge, computers, Thai language, fishing, literature and much more. For more information email: [email protected]

On Friday December 24 and Saturday December 25 Tequila Reef Cantina shall feature an ‘All You Can Eat’ Christmas Dinner Buffet from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. each day. On the buffet shall be turkey, ham, bar-b-q pork ribs and all traditional trimmings plus Caesar salad, green bean casserole and more. Price is only 395 baht per person plus 7% VAT. We think it is the best bargain in town. Tequila Reef, Soi 7, 40 meters off the beach.

New in Patrick’s Belgian Restaurant, as the end of the year appetizer, fresh frog legs fried in garlic butter, flamb้ with brandy topped with a creamy white wine sauce and crispy French bread for 150 baht. Give it a try! Patrick’s Belgian Restaurant-Cafe, 216/51-52, Moo 10, off 2nd Rd. tel/fax: 0 38 720 300, Website: http://www.patricksrestopattaya.com

Mata Hari offers new, fresh, air freighted produce from France. This week they expect langoustines, sardines, fine de claire oysters and quails. Bookings are now taken for Christmas and New Years Eve; they will be closed as usual every Monday. Mata Hari Restaurant, Pattaya Second Road. Call 038 420 939 for reservations or visit: www. mataharirestaurant.com

Steak Promotion at Henry J. Bean’s Restaurant. Enjoy a huge selection of imported, sizzling hot and juicy steaks during the whole month of December, only at Hank’s! For further information please contact guest relations at 038 428 161.

U.S. turkey at Pat’s Pies & Deli, they are taking orders for Christmas to be picked-up or delivered. They have a very limited stock of U.S. turkey, first come first serve! Call 038 723 302.

Season promotion at The Raj Indian Cuisine. Every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., vegetarian lunch set 199 baht, non-vegetarian set 299 baht and Australian wine promotion 999 baht. Something for everyone. For reservations or free pick up service, call Mr. Raj on 09 048 9821 or 038 415 424.

Amari Orchid Resort, Pattaya hosts an Italian evening in their lush tropical gardens for their Pizza and Pasta Festival. Home-style cooking. Enjoy the antipasto or create your own pasta dish. A full dessert buffet is also available and the house band will entertain you all night long. Every Friday from 7 p.m. for 330 baht ++ per person. For further information contact guest relations at 038 428 161.

Bavaria Beer Garden at Beach Road now offers a comprehensive choice of white asparagus. The asparagus is prepared daily and offered in different variations as starter or main course. Prices for the main course range from 175 baht for a serving with hollandaise and buttered potatoes to 295 baht with smoked salmon or New Zealand rump steak. Every Sunday “Asparagus All You Can Eat” is served for 195 baht per person. The same price applies to the “Spareribs All You Can Eat” every Wednesday. New in Bavaria Beer Garden is the seafood barbecue. Every Friday the seafood of your choice is prepared on an open grill. Musicians perform live every Wednesday and Sunday night. Bavaria Beer Garden is located on Pattaya Beach Road just south of Soi 6.

Casa Pascal invites you to Sunday Brunch Buffet, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. One glass of house champagne free. Menu: lobster, crab, prawn, smoked salmon & other seafood, imported cheese, cold appetizers, salad buffet. Adults: 550 ++ /children under 12: 350 ++. For reservations please call 038-723-660 or 01-983-4182 (Kim).

Shenanigans special menus: Monday Night Special - soup or salad, followed by fried red snapper, sweet corn, garden peas & salad 199 baht. Tuesday Chop Night - homemade soup, followed by a Shenanigans pork chop with braised cabbage & mashed potato 150 baht. Wednesday Night Stake Out - homemade soup or salad, a 400 gram. T-bone steak, pile of french-fries, salad, & grilled tomato 195 baht. Thursday Pasta Night or Curry Night - A pasta buffet or curry buffet on alternate Thursdays. All-U-Can-Eat 250 baht. Friday Bangers Fry Up - a bursting carvery with 8 different sorts of a sausages, cooked to order with accompanying vegetables, soup & salads. All-U-Can-Eat 255 baht. Saturday & Sunday the famous Shenanigans carvery 395 baht. Shenanigans Pattaya, Pattaya Second Road, in front of the Marriott Resort & Spa.

The Tahitian Queen 2 (Soi BJ, Walking Street, South Pattaya) will be holding their annual Christmas Party on Friday December 24 starting at 3 p.m. This yea they’ll be filling the bar with even more “snow” then usual so please wear your warmest clothing. The famous TQ2 dancers will be doing some special Christmas dances, and of course Santa will be visiting at midnight with gifts for all of our loyal customers. All are welcome!

Tropical Bert’s Beach Bar (ex Bobby Joe’s 60s Bar ) is now up and running just off Beach Road on Soi Regent Marina. Draught Guinness and Heineken, great value pub grub, golf and fishing trips and a great place to sit and watch the world and Pattaya go by!

After a great day of food and drink on Christmas Day, the Queen Victoria Inn offers a more relaxing day on Sunday. The carvery will of course start the day off along with the Day 1 of the 2nd Test S. Africa vs. England at 3 p.m. At 6 p.m. watch the Coca Cola Cup game Reading vs. Watford followed at 8 p.m. by Arsenal vs. Fulham.

The Pine Wing Suites, brand new high class hotel-suites for just 950 baht. Special for everybody who might be interested: The 1st of every month is Payday-Party! From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 2 drinks at the price of 1. Just drop by! Pinewood Condo, Pattaya Second Road, opp. The Market Pattaya. For Info: Tel: 038 362 273-5 or 01 340 1177.

It’s not too early to sign up for the Super Bowl party on February 7 at The Haven on Soi 13. All you can eat and drink, plus a special prize at the end of the game, all for 500 baht. Limited to the first 100 tickets sold. It is great value because it does mean all food and beverages, including bloody marys, etc. 5 hours of eating and boozing cannot be bad value at 500 baht. Sign up now at The Haven, 30 meters or so from Beach Road on Soi 13.

The Art Café Pattaya is proud to announce their new art exhibition featuring water color paintings by Chaiyo. The exhibition until December 27. This art exhibition will be open daily from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. For dinner reservations and information contact Jo Stetten, Art Café Pattaya Phone: 0-3836 7652, 01832 6031 or email: [email protected] or web: www.artcafe-thailand.com

Every year at Christmas time the Thai Garden Resort seeks donations for their ‘Toys for Joy’ project. This year donations will be given to the Fountain of Life children. The goal is to help these kids enroll in school and receive a formal education. Donations of used or new clothes, books, stationary, cash or toys can be placed under the Christmas tree in the lobby of the Thai Garden Resort, opposite city hall or hand them to Janine or Alexandra in the guest services office. Contact 038 370 614 for further details.

Join the festive season at Shenanigans Pattaya with a huge Christmas menu December 24 and 25. Bookings are now being taken from midday till late for some great Christmas Fayre, all for 1,250 baht per person. Check out the menu at: www.shenanigans-pattaya.com or book your seat on 038 710 641.

Take part in The Carnival on Friday December 24 at the Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Prepare yourself for a graceful night, embraced with jazz, Latin and Asian tunes that will transport you into a heavenly Christmas Eve. An action packed evening featuring various traditional dances such as the Cancan, Latin and Carnival dances including lucky draws at various stages of the night. Complete your night dancing to live music and a fireworks display at a grand scale. Tickets are 3,000 baht++ per adults. For more information or reservations call Marriott Resort and Spa on 038 412 120.

Christmas Eve at La Mer Restaurant, Montien Hotel, Pattaya featuring a sumptuous multi-course festive set-dinner, with all the traditional trimmings. Make this Christmas special. Adults 1,500 baht ++, Children 1,000 baht ++. December 24 from 6.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. For reservations please call 038 428 155 ext. 1620-1 or email: [email protected]

With the festive season being just around the corner, Hans at the Paradise Restaurant is offering guests a special Christmas and New Year menu. Both set menus feature three appetizers, two soups, five main dishes and two desserts to choose from. There is something for everyone’s taste. The Christmas menu is served on Christmas Eve, and all day on Dec. 25 from noon till closing for only 850 baht, and the New Year eve menu at 990 baht respectively. Reservations highly recommended. Located opposite the Royal Garden Plaza and Marriott Resort, 215/62-63 on 2nd Road. For more information call 038 723 177.

Enjoy Christmas Dinner at the Verandah Coffee Shop in the Montien Hotel, Pattaya. On Friday 24, BBQ & seafood buffet dinner, adults 500 baht ++, children 280 baht ++. Then on Saturday 25, experience an international buffet dinner: adults 420 baht ++, children 220 baht ++. Enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with family and friends this Christmas Eve and Christmas Night. For reservations call 038 428 155 ext. 1620-1 or email the Montien Hotel, Pattaya at: [email protected]

Celebrate Christmas at the Thai Garden Resort with a visit from Santa Claus on December 24. From 7 p.m. onwards, the ‘Fountain of Life’ dance group will perform a Christmas show in the Thai Garden Resort lobby in coordination with Toys for Joy. Straight after the show, Santa Claus will arrive and bring presents to all children. Enjoy Christmas dinner at Lanna Coffee Shop - a 6-course dinner, priced at 999 baht net per person, served on December 24 and 25 at Lanna Coffee Shop. The festive dinner by Chef Marcus will make you dream. Children only pay 50% of the price. You can reserve your table with Alexandra at 038-370614 or by email: [email protected]

Treat yourself, your family and friends to a gourmet, sit down dinner at Indian By Nature. Celebrate Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Maharaja style with a special menu prepared by in-house chefs, who have prepared a 7 course set-menu for only 2005 baht +. Cost includes a welcoming Kir Maharaja. IBN introduces Sikandari Raan - baby leg of lamb marinated over night in a centuries old recipe of whole spices and rum flavoured sauce. Available only from December 24 until January 1. Reservations highly recommended, call 038 36 4656.

Celebrate Christmas Eve (Friday December 24) at the Amari Orchid Resort, Pattaya from 7 p.m. in the ballroom. Treat yourself, your family and your friends to a festive gourmet gala dinner. Santa Claus will be there to wish you a merry Christmas. 3,495 baht net per person, children (under 12 years) 1,748 baht net. Don’t miss Christmas Day from 7 p.m. at the pool. Santa will be joining in for a pool party extravaganza. He has invited one of the greatest live bands in town, and be ready for his Santarinas to make an appearance on stage for a surprising show. For dinner, he enjoys an exclusive buffet, featuring specialties from all parts of the world. 3,495 baht net per person, children (under 12 years) at half price. For reservations please contact guest relations at 038 428 161.

At the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, the Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner menu includes live oysters, pan seared tuna with wasabi crab cake, spicy mango salsa, cake, and more… Free flow of house pouring spirits, red &white wines, draught beer and soft drinks. Don’t miss the dynamic strolling band, ‘4Play’ rocking Santa Claus and carol singers from Pattaya Orphanage bringing a joyful atmosphere @ Starz Diner from 6 p.m. for only 2,600 baht net per person (half price for children under 12 years old). For more information and reservations, please call tel. 038 428755-9, fax: 038 421673, email: rooms.Pattaya @hardrockhotels.net, website: www.hardrockhotels.net

Join the crew at the Montien Hotel Pattaya for New Year’s Eve on Treasure Island from 6.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Enjoy a sumptuous international buffet dinner and dance the night away to the music of the Unity Band. Enjoy the shows and win lucky draw prizes. Join in the fun and farewell 2004. Adults 4,000 baht – net, children under 12 years 3,000 baht net. Tickets and reservations please call the Montien Hotel, Pattaya on 038 428 155 ext.1620-1 or email: [email protected]