Community Services
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 wan_nujan@yahoo.com
Notices
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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. For general enquiries send email to secretary@rblthailand.org, www.rblthailand.org.
Al-Anon Family Group. For more info, call the Helpline 092 674 4109 or John 089 933 7227.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Pattaya Group meets Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are closed (alcoholics only) and are held at Soi Skaw Beach (off Pattaya 2nd Rd). Contact Carl 08-456-31-671. 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.
The Samaritans of Thailand 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. (02) 713-6791.
Overeaters Anonymous – The ‘Up to You’ group meets Wednesdays 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. 3 English speaking meetings in Pattaya near Central Festival and 2 in Jomtien each week. Also regular Thai speaking meetings at 12 noon every Sunday, and Persian Farsi speaking meetings at 5.30 pm on Thursdays. Please call the Hotline for details.
Events
The next meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be held on Sunday, August 14. The PCEC usually has a guest speaker on a topic of interest to expats. 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.
Two of the world’s best darts players, Simon ‘The Wizard’ Whitlock and Robbie ‘Remedy’ Modra will be in town to conduct a charity darts exhibition at I-Rovers Sports Bar on Friday, August 12. A donation of 200 baht (with proceeds going to Father Ray Foundation) will get you a game against Simon or Robbie. There will also be a raffle with great darts prizes to be won and drink specials available all night. I-Rovers Sports Bar is located on Soi LK Metro. Call 038 489 494 for more details.
A joint chambers Eastern Seaboard networking evening will be held at the Pullman Hotel G Pattaya on Friday, August 19 from 6.30 – 9.00 p.m. (last drinks served at 8.30 p.m.). Price of admission is THB 400 for members of BCCT, AustCham, AmCham, GTCC & SATCC and THB 800 for non-members inclusive of food and drinks. For more information and reservations, go to chamber websites: www.bccthai.com , www.austchamthailand.com or www.amchamthailand.com.
The 2016 annual Koh Chang Beach Cricket tournament will take place from August 19-21. Enjoy watching competitive cricket on one of the most beautiful islands in Thailand. Cricket teams from all over Thailand – including Pattaya – will be represented. For more information visit http://kohchangbeachcricket.com.
Movers & Shakers will be holding a corporate networking evening at the Lotus Ballroom of the M๖venpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15, Bangkok on Monday 29 August from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Admission: THB 500 (pay on the door) includes a free flow of alcoholic and soft drinks. An ‘after party’ will be held in the Rainforest Roof top bar from 9:00 p.m. till late. For more details and contact information, visit Facebook page www.facebook.com/MoversShakersBangkok.
The annual Jesters Care4kids Children’s Charity Fair will be held on Sunday, September 4 at Regents International School Pattaya and the Gala Party Night on Saturday, September 24 at the Amari Pattaya. Sponsorship opportunities for the fair and gala night are still available, as are stalls for hire at the fair. For more information, call Jesters Care4kids 038-361 720.
Dining
The Thai Garden Resort offers nightly dining presentations with different themed “all you can eat” buffets at the resort poolside: Monday – pizza & pasta buffet; Tuesday – BBQ buffet; Wednesday – multi-cuisine buffet; Thursday – German buffet with roasted pig; Friday – Thai buffet; Saturday – international buffet; Sunday – steak & skewers buffet. The buffet starts from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. All this for just 399 baht net per adult, 199 baht net for children under 12 and free for children under 4. 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.
Throughout the month of August 2016, Mantra Restaurant & Bar presents fresh and abundant local Asian cuisine. Indulge in sumptuous and popular Thai dishes such as tom yum goong, wok-fried seafood, spicy papaya salad, chicken green curry and phad tai goong. Stimulate your taste buds with a luscious Thai dinner, starting at just 240 THB. For more information, please contact Mantra Restaurant & Bar at +66 (0) 3842 9591 or email fbreservation.pattaya@amari.com.
Enjoy a Mother’s Day Lunch Buffet at Twist Restaurant: Celebrate Mother’s Day with an International, seafood and BBQ buffet at just THB 999++ per person (Food only) or THB 2,298++ per person including unlimited wines and beers (50% Discount & special gift for mums on August 12th, 2016 from 12 pm – 3 pm. Twist Restaurant is located on the Ground Floor of the Movenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya. Call 033 078 888 or email: hotel.pattaya@movenpick.com for more information and reservations.
Superfood cupcakes packed with nutritional power are now available at Vistas in Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. The resort’s bakery has created a recipe using oatmeal, the sweetness of natural honey, the anti-oxidant qualities of blueberries and other ingredients such as coconut milk, almonds and cinnamon powder. Vistas is located just off the resort’s lobby and serves light snacks and refreshments against a panoramic view of the water park and the ocean. For more information or reservations, call 038 714 981.
The Bay restaurant offers diners authentic Italian cuisine and sweeping views of Pattaya Bay at both indoor and outdoor settings. Enjoy the evenings in an al fresco surrounding with a stunning view of Pattaya’s coastline. Its weekend dining event, Saturday Night BBQ Buffet, offers a fantastic selection of meat and seafood items – diners will be spoilt for choice with its extensive variety of international dishes. The Bay is located at the Dusit Thani Pattaya resort and is open daily 18:30 – 22:00, except Sundays. Call 038 425 611 for more information.
Experience the sights, smell and taste of Italian cuisine from the shores of Sicily only at Rossini restaurant located at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. For more information, call 038 250 421 ext. 2007, 2037 or email: gro-main@royalcliff.com.
Roast Sundays @ Coast Beach Club & Bistro: Enjoy roast favourites such as Provencal lamb leg, whole roasted gai yang style chicken, roasted suckling pig, Churrasco slow roasted specialties all accompanied with fresh salads. You can enjoy a variety selection of 3 prices (THB 899++ per person, THB 1,000++ free flow soft drink and THB 1,500++ free flow red & white house wine & draft beer) every Sunday at 12:30-16:00 hrs. (Half price for children below 12 years old). Coast Beach Club & Bistro is located at the Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. For more information or reservations, call 038 714 981.
Jameson’s Pub weekly 3-course special menu 395 baht (net), main course with a choice of starters. Main course options include: Beef Wellington, Pork Chops, Chicken in red wine, and Jameson’s fish & chips, plus Cream Caramel for dessert. Available from midday to midnight. 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.
Celebrate a special Mother’s Day dinner at the Big Fish restaurant, Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya on Friday, August 12. Enjoy the best seafood at the best value at THB 700 net (food only) and THB 990 net (with free flow wine). Special offer for mom! Get 85% discount on Seafood BBQ dinner buffet and receive a complimentary jasmine hand garland (4 persons for 1 table and only ONE mother get 85% discount per table.) Live entertainment is also available with acoustic guitar and piano by prominent local artists. Promotion is valid from 6.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on August 12. For reservations call 038 930 600 or email fbd@siamatpattaya.com.
The original Cowboy night @ 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. The buffet serves a wide variety of dishes including steak, polar fresh seafood, salad, desserts buffet, ice cream and enjoy dancing shows by the best hotel entertainers Carpe Diem from 19.00–22.00 hrs. Flames restaurant is located on the beachfront of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. The restaurant opens from 18.30–23.00hrs. For reservations, call 038 714 981.
Hilton Pattaya invites you and your family to celebrate Mother’s Day at the Edge restaurant on Friday, August 12. Special for mother! Receive a 50% discount spa voucher at eforea spa for rejuvenating herself when dining minimum of four adults per table. The family brunch buffet features a variety of favorites including grilled and chilled seafood, salad bars, as well as live cooking stations of Western and Asian dishes. Mother’s Day brunch is available for THB 1,400 net per adults and child under 10 years dine for free, from 12 noon – 3.00 p.m. at Edge on level 14 at Hilton Pattaya. Advance reservation is recommended. Call 038 253 000 or email Bkkhp_fb@hilton.com.
Hotel Baraquda Pattaya MGallery by Sofitel invites you to enjoy the traditional and delicious taste of chef’s special street food throughout August. Each set is priced at only THB 299 ++ and available in all F&B outlets from 11 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. For further information or to make a reservation, call 038 769 999 or email info@hotelbaraquda.com.
Spa Promotions/ Wedding Services
Amari Pattaya offers pre-wedding packages for your special day. Create the ultimate wedding album with a full day of photo shoots in picturesque areas, such as the lovely gardens under beautiful trees, scenic swimming pools, a suite with a beachfront view and others. There are three packages to choose from starting at 9,900 THB. Each package will get a 10% discount on food and beverages on the day of the photo shoot. For more information, call 038 418 418.
Refresh your body and mind with a ‘Stress Recovery’ 120-minute spa package from eforea spa at Hilton Pattaya. Begin with Thai Aromatherapy massage that focuses on the deep pressure and relaxation and complete the treatment with a hydrating facial to boost up the moisture of the facial skin. The package price is THB 4,900 per person or THB 9,000 per couple: available from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. every day until 30th September 2016 at eforea spa on level 17, Hilton Pattaya. For more information, call 038 253 000 or email pattaya.info@hilton.com.
Entertainment
Free weekly comedy improvisation workshops every Wednesday at 7 PM at the White Horse Pub at the Eastern Grand Palace Hotel, Soi Khao Talo, just east of Sukhumvit. Create original theatre comedy instantly, on the spot, under the direction of award-winning playwright and director Sheldon Penner. Everybody is welcome, age 12 or over. No experience necessary, just the desire to play, laugh and have fun. For more information and to reserve a place on the session, contact Sheldon at sheldon@sheldonpenner.com or just show up on the night.
The Venue music bar on Siam Country Club Road at Lake Mabprachan hosts the amazing rock talent of Pop Joralie and fellow musicians Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 p.m. This band will guarantee to have your feet tapping. New menu available too.
Enjoy great music from Thomas Reimer, one of the most famous European Jazz guitarists, playing live Sunday – Wednesday from 6.30 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Sugar Hut restaurant on Thappraya Road, call 038 364 186 for details.
Victoria’s Place Hotel & Restaurant invites you to join a Salsa party every Tuesday from 9 p.m. with free entrance, live music, belly dance performances and other activities. Victoria’s Place Hotel is located on the corner of Soi 4 Pratamnak Road. For more information, call 083 820 939.