Events
The next meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, May 3. Everyone is warmly welcome. Members of Pattaya Players theatrical group will present the “History and Development of Pattaya Players” plus present two short “acts” for audience enjoyment. The Club meets every Sunday morning at the Tavern by the Sea Restaurant located on the north end of Beach Road (part of the Amari Orchid Resort). The program starts at 10:30 a.m. with a buffet breakfast available from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
The Pattaya Rugby Festival – Chris Kays Memorial Rugby Tournament 2015 kicks off at the Horseshoe Point Resort on Saturday 2nd May and wraps up on Sunday 3rd May. Supporters are more than welcome to come along and cheer the players on. Entrance is free to all. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the duration of the tournament. For directions, go to website: www.pattayapanthers.com and click on the link for Horseshoe Point.
The climax of the 2015 Miss Tiffany’s Universe beauty pageant will be held on Friday, May 8 at the Tiffany show theatre in North Pattaya, starting at 9 p.m. For ticket information, call 038 421 700-5 or send an email to: [email protected].
The Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) holds Luncheon and Coffee Mornings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month respectively at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Bookings for coffees send email to [email protected] (and for lunches to lunchpilc@ gmail.com). The Club also holds a Newcomers’ Coffee Morning at 11:30 a.m. on the last Monday of each month at Casa Pascal on Second Road (opposite Royal Garden Plaza). For more information contact Christine Ross at membershippilc@ gmail.com or go to website: www.pilc-pattaya.com.
Dining
Holiday Inn Pattaya in partnership with Wine Dee Dee Pattaya Co., Ltd., will be holding a ‘New World Wine Tasting’ evening at Havana Bar on Saturday May 2 from 6.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Experience a selection of 7 different kinds of wine from Australia, South Africa and Chile matched with international cheeses and canapés created to complement the wines. Price: THB 890 net per person or THB 1,390 net per person including 1 bottle of premium wine to take home. For reservations and more information, call 038 725 555 or email: chanchira.won@ holidayinn-pattaya.com.
Jameson’s Pub weekly 2-course special menu: 375 baht (net) includes main course with a choice of starter. Main course option 2: All Day Jameson’s Big Breakfast – two eggs cooked to your desire, rashers of back and streaky bacon, two pork sausages, black pudding, grilled mushrooms, baked beans, tinned tomatoes (or fresh if preferred), fried bread, sauté potato, toast, marmalade and butter: 199 baht. Jameson’s is located on Soi Sukrudee (Soi A.R.) in central Pattaya. Call 038 361 874 for more information or visit website: www.jamesons-pattaya.com.
The owners of Shenanigans Jomtien have introduced a fabulous new menu. In addition to their famous UK, European selection, you can now enjoy real Indian meals. The Indian Curry Club’s new Tandoor kitchen is open within the Shenanigans kitchen. The usual extensive menu is available daily while Thursday nights are dedicated to the Indian Curry Club. For more information, call 089 021 4502.
Spices Bar & Grill offers fine Indian dining in a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Sample excellent cocktails and sensational food every day from 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. Happy hours run daily from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (buy 1 get 1 free) and Wednesday is Ladies Night (first drink on the house). Located on Soi Yume (opposite Trust Condo). For more information and reservations, call 038 716 693 or visit www.spicesbarngrill.com.
Buffet dinner for seafood lovers at Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya. Indulge in the best quality seafood & BBQ buffet dinner at the Big Fish Restaurant located on the 6th floor of the hotel. The seafood buffet dinner is available every night from 18.00-22.30 hrs. at THB 555 net per person and THB 899 net per person with free flow red and white wine. For more information and reservation, call 038-930-600 or email to [email protected].
As well as the excellent European food for which it is very well known in Pattaya (including some very rare Dutch items), Mata Hari restaurant also has a complete range of Thai cuisine, including Thai Isaan on request from Chef Jackie, herself coming from Isaan. Mata Hari restaurant is located at the top of the hill on Thappraya Road, and for reservations (strongly recommended) phone 038 259 799 or email [email protected] or go through the website at: www.mataharipattaya.com.
The Thai Garden Resort offers nightly dining presentations with different themed buffets! Happy Hours are from 17:00 – 18:00 with most drinks at 50% discount. The “All You Can Eat Buffet” starts at 18:00 until 21:00 hours and offers a wide variety of soups, salads, bread, cold cuts, smoked salmon, choices of hot food dishes, live cooking stations and of course a home-made desserts selection. All this for just 399 baht net for adults and 199 baht net for children under 12 years old. What you see is what you pay, no additional service charges or VAT. For reservations call 038 370 614 or make your booking at www.thaigarden .com under “buffet reservation”. Thai Garden Resort is located on North Pattaya Road, 200 meters from the Dolphin roundabout and 200 meters before Tesco Lotus.
Saturday Night BBQ Buffet at The Bay Restaurant: Dine al fresco and enjoy a fantastic selection of meat and seafood BBQ items as well as international cuisine in the Saturday Night BBQ Buffet. Open from 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. at The Bay Restaurant of Dusit Thani Pattaya. Buffet price is THB 1,490++ per person (food only) – add a free flow of wine, beer, juice and soft drinks at an additional THB 599++ per person. For reservations, call 038 425 611-7 Ext 2149-50.
Havana Bar & Terrazzo Restaurant introduces ‘Salmon Season’ throughout May. Savour 4 menu selections from the Atlantic Salmon seasonal special including Salmon Papillote with spinach, Spicy Cajun Salmon with pesto mashed potatoes, Deep Fried Salmon and Tiger Prawn served with mixed salad and Phad Krapow Salmon served with steamed rice. Priced at THB 550 net. For more information or reservations call 038 725 555.
Louis Restaurant is offering a new weekly set dinner menu alongside the regular a la carte menu items. The set menu includes a choice of starters, main courses and desserts. Louis Restaurant also offers a set lunch menu for THB 250-290. Louis is located on Naklua Soi 31 or North Pattaya Road Soi 6. For reservations contact Vichai on mobile 081 001 3298 or email: [email protected].
Ruffino Restaurant offers Monday to Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. a homemade pizza “buy 1 get 1 free” promotion and Chef Luca has created a delicious rustic 3-course set dinner perfectly paired with a carafe of red or white wine for THB 888 net per person, only available on Thursday’s from 6 to 10 p.m. Located at the Centara Grand Phratamnak Pattaya on Pratamnak Road, Soi 5. For more information and bookings call 038 306 337 or e-mail: [email protected].
Halal international buffet dinner @ Harbour – only THB 420 net per person. The buffet dinner includes halal food, an international buffet line and many selections of dessert. The food is certified and cooked by a halal chef with 40 years experience. Harbour restaurant is located at the A-One Royal Cruise Hotel on Pattaya Beach Road (Soi 3), Open daily 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm. For more information, call 038 259 555 Ext 4236.
Sugar Hut Restaurant is open for lunch with set menu prices from 240 to 350 baht net/set. Menu items include chili fried rice, pork soup with tofu, noodles, fresh spring rolls, salad, fruit, desserts and more. For inquiries and reservations, call 038 364 186, 038 251 686.
The Tavern by the Sea Restaurant introduces the following daily promotions: Monday Curry Night features the tastiest curries, naan bread and salad buffet for just THB 499 net per person. Wednesday is Ribs & Wings evening: finger licking good ribs and 6 different kinds of wings – all you can eat for THB 449 net per person. Friday & Saturday Churrasco Nights offer prime meats and seafood, grilled to perfection on the fire and freshly skewered for you on the churrasco pens at the Tavern. All complemented by a full buffet of starters, side dishes and desserts. Only THB 749 net per person. Every buffet is open from 18.30 – 22.00 hrs. There is also a daily happy hour from 11 am – 6 pm. Watch all the premier live sports on one of the many widescreen TV’s or on the big projector screen (Sports hotline 038 418 419). Amari Pattaya, Beach Road, North Pattaya, Tel 038 418418.
Enjoy the original “Cowboy night” steak and grilled BBQ buffet at Flames restaurant every Monday night from 18.30 – 23.00 hrs, priced at only THB 1,099++ (subject to 10% service charge and 7% VAT) per person. Flames restaurant is located at the Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. The restaurant opens from 18.30 – 23.00hrs. For reservations, call 038 714 981.
Promotions
Hot deal package at Amari Ocean Pattaya: book seven days in advance and take advantage of up to 15% off the best available rates on the hotel’s website, daily buffet breakfast, a 20% discount at Breeze Spa and 10% off food and beverages. This offer is available for Deluxe Ocean View Twin and Executive Club King, booking from now until 31 March 2016. Prices start at 7,826 THB for a minimum two-night stay. For more information, call Amari Pattaya 038 418 418 or visit www. amari.com/ocean-pattaya, www.facebook.com/AmariOcean.
Entertainment
The Alangkarn Lantern Festival is currently being held until May 31, 2015. Highlighting the Sichuan province of China, the festival features amazing sound and light shows, acrobatic displays and a 3D photo zone along with many more attractions. Open from 17:00-23:00 daily at the Alangkarn Theatre in Pattaya. Tickets are available at 150 THB each. Call 090-1292316.
Popular singer J Jetrin Wattanasin will perform live in concert on Saturday, May 2 from 10 p.m. till midnight at the Aranda Ballroom of the Amari Pattaya. For only 1,200 THB net per person, admission includes unlimited draught beers, house wines, soft drinks and whiskey. Tickets are limited so book early to avoid missing out. For more information, contact Amari Pattaya on 038 418 418 or email [email protected].
The next orchestral concert in Pattaya will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 at Tiffany’s Show Theatre on second road near Big C in North Pattaya. The SSMS Orchestra, conducted by Hikotaro Yakazi, will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No.5 and works by Hindemith and Kousseritzky. Tickets cost 800 baht, 500 baht and 300 baht (students). Call 038-421-700-5, Email: tiffany-show.co.th or go to website: www.pattayaclassicallmusic.com.
Hard Rock Pattaya’s annual Dance Competition is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 9. Come check out the hottest dancers in the country as they battle it out for championship honours. Free entry for spectators! For more information call 038 428755 or check website: www.pattaya. hardrockhotels.net.
American Northwest Music School will present a 5 Grand piano 20 hand classical concert on Sunday, June 7 from 7:00 p.m. at the Napalai Ballroom of the Dusit Thani Pattaya. Ticket Price: 1,250 baht inclusive of dinner buffet and soft drinks at the Cascade Restaurant (dinner served from 5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.) For reservations send email to [email protected] or SMS to 098-508-6477.
Come and enjoy live music at the Jazz Pit Pub. Listen to great music by Thomas Reimer, one of the most famous European Jazz guitarists, playing live on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7.00 p.m. – 11.00 p.m. The Jazz Pit is located on Soi 5 off Pattaya Beach and 2nd Road. Tel: 038 428 374. And you can also catch Thomas performing on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Sugar Hut restaurant on Thappraya Road, call 038 364 186 for details.
The North Star Library on Sukhumvit Road, north Pattaya holds regular Thai language classes Mon – Fri from 10.30 till 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. till 2.30 p.m. Cost of admission is 100 baht per session for library members and 200 baht for non-members. Private lessons are also available for 200 baht per hour. In addition, the library also holds Yoga training every Tuesday from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Father Ray Foundation. Cost is 1200 baht for 6 sessions (first session free). For more information, call 081 575 4854 or email [email protected]
Groups & Associations
The Royal British Legion Thailand meets the last Saturday of every month from 2 p.m. at the Tropical Bar on Soi Khao Noi (Watboonsampan near the Temple entrance) in East Pattaya. You do not need to have served in the Armed Forces to become a member and can join in the many social events arranged throughout the year. The Legion’s primary aim is the care and welfare of those who have served and/or their dependents. Should you be a former UK service man or women in need of help please contact us in confidence at: welfare @rblthailand.org. Should you wish to join our branch, please contact: membership@ rblthailand.org or for general enquiries send email to secretary@rblthailand .org, www.rblthailand.org.
Al-Anon Family Group: Are you bothered by someone else’s drinking? Maybe we can help. Sunday meeting at 2 p.m., Pattaya, Satree Pattaya Center, 519/56 Pattaya 2nd Road, Soi Skaw Beach near the Skaw Beach Hotel, next door to Scandalia Restaurant. Thursday meeting is at 10:30 a.m. on the 4th floor of Jomtien Plaza Condotel. For more information, call the Helpline 092 674 4109 or Richard 084 867 4138.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Pattaya: The Pattaya Group meets Wednesday and Thursday at noon (open); Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m. (closed) and Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. (closed) at the Satree Pattana Center, Soi Skaw Beach (2nd Rd): contact Mick on 087 994 6224, Bob 087 939 2463 or Joe 082 715 2082. The Good Morning Pattaya Group meets 9 a.m. every morning. All meetings are ‘open’: contact 084 564 8479. The Jomtien Group meets every day at noon at Jomtien Long Stay Hotel: contact: Warren on 086 158 9688, Andy 080 570 1404 or Henk 086 070 6684, Thai contact: Somchai 081 445 3302. The Scandinavian Group meets on Tuesdays and Fridays 6 p.m. at the Norwegian Seaman’s Church, Thappraya Road Soi 7: contact Hans 085 135 7755 or Rune (Rayong) 089 754 9515. 10.30 a.m. meetings every day at Satree Pattana Centre on Soi Skaw Beach off Second Road. Call 084 564 8479.
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).
Overeaters Anonymous meetings in Pattaya/Jomtien – The ‘Up to You’ group meets Wednesdays at 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the housing area just behind Pan Pan Restaurant in Jomtien on Thappraya Road. Call Steve at 038-364-207(h) or 089-250-1359 (cell) for directions or more information.
Narcotics Anonymous – Hotline: 082 811 2686. There are 3 English speaking meetings in Pattaya near Central Festival and 2 more in Jomtien each week. Also regular Thai speaking meetings at 12 Midday every Sunday and Persian Farsi speaking meetings at 5.30 pm on Thursdays. Please call the Hotline for details.
