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CONTENTS COVER STORY 1 Expat Car Rentals FEATURES 4 Hand to Hand 20 Kiss New Presenters TRAVEL &ATTRACTIONS 26 Christmas markets 28 Jomtien Night Market SCHOOLS & EDUCATION 32 Book Review 33 St Andrews EXPAT LIVING 31 Pattaya International Ladies Club 40 Bargain Hunter 44 Dining in Detail 62 Do you want to settle in Thailand ?

75 Expat Writing Competition 76 Fool in Paradise SPORT & LEISURE 46 Festive Season Football 48 Wakeboarding 50 Pattaya Sports Club 52 Fishing with Roger MOTOR & MARIEN TRADER 54 Talking Wheels 56 Talking Wheels CLASSIFIEDS 64 Classifieds

Dear Reader So our second month of coming out “mid month” brings us nicely into the run up for Christmas and my opportunity of wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

In these times of uncertainty and unrest with the world news highlighting bombings and shootings we hope to shine a light on some local rays of light, We look at charities in Pattaya that are making efforts to help those less fortunate than ourselves and wonderful characters such as Margi from Hand to Hand who make us all stop and think, especially at this time of year, what we can be doing to help our neighbours.

So to help us all get into the Christmas spirit we look at Christmas Markets near (with the article about Jomtien’s night market) and far - with the more glamorous world of the European Christmas markets.

Don’t forget it’s your last chance to grab ten thousand baht If you fancy telling us your experiences as an Expat here in Thailand with our competition on page 75 and I look forward to reading all your adventures with prizes for the runners up.

Good Luck and wishing you all a very Happy and Peaceful 2016 !

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By Kevin Cain

HAND 2 HAND PATTAYA TRADER WERE PROUD TO BE ONE OF THE SPONSORS OF THE RECENT SOULED OUT EVENING AT ACCESS INN. HOWEVER, RATHER THAN JUST SEND YOU MORE PHOTOS OF US ALL DRINKING AND HAVING FUN, WE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO SEE WHERE THE MONEY RAISED GOES AND SO WE SENT KEVIN TO HAND TO HAND TO INVESTIGATE. When first meeting Margaret Grainger or Margi as her friends know her, I became drawn to her magnetic personality and the obvious vim and vigour that is her driving force. Margi has been one of the main beneficiaries of the money raised from the fun evenings of Soul, Motown and Northern Soul Music that have been taking place in Pattaya over the last four years.

Not all the punters that attend these brilliant nights realise that all the proceeds are donated to local charities, the Hand to Hand Foundation Pattaya being the recipient of a mavellous 61,000 baht from the most recent event.

The foundation was formed to help underprivileged children from all backgrounds with everything from education to clothing and even shelter. Margi is the founder and Vice President of Hand to Hand and the ticking heart of the whole operation. When I asked what her motivation was for doing all this she simply said: "Come with me" I then began an extensive tour of the new building and went to meet the children. Margi wanted to explain to people where the money donated by Souled Out had gone to. and how important their continued support was. I could not fathom why an explanation was needed, after all the night was a cracker and everybody got plenty of value for their entrance fee. But Margi knows that making people aware of what Hand to Hand is all about is vitally important.

Before I arrived at the Foundation from even a Soi away, I could hear the babbling excitement of young voices. Margi had previously warned me that I would hear the Foundation long before I could see it and she was spot on. There is something about the sound of children's laughter that cannot fail to bring a warm glow to a person and a smile as big as a Hollywood dentists's. No wonder Margi enjoys her vocation as much as she does, it certainly is an enviable environment for anyone to work in and a tonic for the soul.

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and nearly all plucked from severe poverty. Hand to Hand gives them a chance in life and a break from the difficulties they all have at home during the time they attend.

The Foundation exists totally by the generosity of donations; either food, toys, clothes, stationery or even the sponsorship of a child. Margi will accept any second hand toys that you may have and they will be especially valued at this time of year by the children. Info at www.handtohandpattaya.com

All the children attending were from local slums and Margi was at pains to explain that their care was totally free. She told me people had brought more privileged kids to her and offered to pay for their education and she had turned them down. "If you have money you don't come here" she explained.

The children were all busy in their groups either playing, studying or brushing up on their musical education in the new music room. I was surprised that nearly all the kids, even the smallest ones could speak some English. Margi informed me that the children are educated in both Thai and English as soon as they arrive, I was staggered that these unfortunate tots would soon become bi-lingual.

The services Hand to Hand offer for the kids are considerable; from baby care, pre-school, scholarships, a kid's club and ministry duties. All the children are from low income families, one parent environments or victims of domestic abuse

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Leaving such a wonderful, inspiring place I could not help but think Thank God the world still has people in it like Margi Grainger and all her voluntary colleagues. They make such a difference to so many lives and some that are so small, tiny and fragile they can't even understand the work that is being done for them. But to look at their smiling, beaming faces it seems that they do know that somebody special cares for them. “Souled Out� is an excellent vehicle to drive awareness and contribute well needed cash to such worthwhile causes. Soul music has always been driven from the heart and as it's very name suggests it has a conscience. And nothing could be more apt than this music providing much needed help.

So pour more talc on the floor, crank up Frank Wilson and get yourself to the next night, not only will you have great fun but also you will be helping the children of Pattaya.

The next Souled Out event is scheduled for March 2016 at Access Inn on 3rd Road Pattaya. Check out their Facebook page and of course notifications from The Pattaya Trader to make sure you attend have a fun evening and raise money for worthy causes.

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Also for those of you who have recently taken part in events organised by TFI here are some photos from a recent visit by the team who went to the autistic school on soi 46 Sukhumvit Road to present them with a brand new computer.

Photos by Rodney Charman

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EVERY MONDAY FOOD AND DRINK

International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am

SPORTS AND LEISURE

Cheese burger Monday Where: Dicey Reilly's Cheese burger with a pint of Chang for 199THB Time: from 10am

Game Night Where: Aqua Bar, Mercure Hotel Darts, table football and pool.

Buy one beer, get one free.

Time: from 5pm

Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Daily Pint Promotion 12-8 pm Heineken, Tiger, Chang 100 baht a pint Guiness 150 baht a pint Happy Mondays Where: News Steak & Grill Buy one meal from the regular menu, get another of equal or lesser value free of charge Time: from 6pm Happy Go Lucky Where: Latitude Lounge and Infiniti forensics, Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list).

Time: from 5pm Robins Nest Chicken Breast Chasseur with saute potatoes 189 baht Pizza & Pasta Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Great buffet for 399THB omly Time: from 6pm to 9pm Themed Buffet Where: Tavern By The Sea Different theme every night Time: from 6.30pm

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Bira Bike Day Where: Bira Circuit Motorbike practice.

Time: from noon

Pattaya Bridge Club Where: Altos Restaurant Time: from 1pm

Six-a-Side Football Where: Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club Time: from 6.30pm Zumba, Jazz, Hip Hop Classes Where: Tony's Fitness Center (3rd Road) Time: from 7.30pm to 8.30pm Pub Quiz Where: Shenanigan's Time: from 8pm

EVERY TUESDAY FOOD AND DRINK International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am Pizza Tuesday Where: Havana Bar, Holiday Inn Hotel 279THB for signature pizza Time: from noon Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Daily Pint Promotion 12-8 pm Heineken, Tiger, Chang 100 baht a pint Guiness 150 baht a pint Happy Go Lucky Where: Latitude Lounge and Infiniti forensics, Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list).

Time: from 5pm

Monday Quiz League Fixtures list available by email: pattayaquizleague@ hotmail.com Time: from 8.30pm

Wine & Tapas Evening Where: Witch's Oyster Bar & Restaurant Gorgeous variety of great wine and tapas.

Time: from 6pm

8-ball Pool League 12 Pattaya bars playing on a home/away basis. www. pattaya-funtown.com/ pattaya_pool_league Time: from 8.30pm

BBQ Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Great buffet for 399THB only Time: from 6pm to 9pm

MUSIC AND SHOWS

iBar Hip Hop Party Club Insomnia (in the middle of Walking street) 7pm Monday Night Party Where: Mixx Discotheque (Bali Hai Pier) Time: from 8pm

cheese or French Fries for free!

Time: from 8pm Robins Nest Chicken Breast Chasseur with saute potatoes 189 baht

SPORTS AND LEISURE Bira Car & Truck Day wher: Bira Circuit Car and truck practice.

Time: from noon Pattaya Darts Double-In League Visit: www.pattayadarts.com Time: from noon Yoga Class Where: Tony's Fitness Center (3rd Road) Time: from 6pm to 7pm Expats 6-A-Side Football: Where: Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club Time: from 6.30pm.

Pattaya Chess Club Where: Brau Haus Everybody welcome.

Lessons available. Boards and clocks provided.

Time: from 6.30pm Ladies 9-ball handicap Where: Megabreak Pool Low entry fees and great prizes.

Time: from 8.30pm

Buy 2 get 1 free on Cocktails Where: News Steak & Grill Special Cocktails Time: from 9pm Wine Night Promotion Where: Access Inn All bottles 999THB, all glasses 99THB. Buy one bottle and gent terrine, Issue 182 | DECEMBER 2015

EVERY WEDNESDAY FOOD AND DRINK

International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am Pizza Wednesday Where: Dicey Reilly's Pizza Margarita with a glass of wine 299THB Time: from 10am Wednesday Special Where: Robin’s Nest Beef & Tomato Lasagne with garlic bread & side salad 189 baht Time: from noon Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Daily Pint Promotion 12-8 pm Heineken, Tiger, Chang 100 baht a pint Guiness 150 baht a pint Happy Go Lucky Where: Latitude Lounge and Infiniti forensics Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list).

Time: from 5pm Thai Contemporary Night Where: Oceana Restaurant, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Enjoy a selection of traditional Thai dishes such as som tum, tom yum goong, choo chee curry, pad Thai and the Essan grilled specialties and Thai contemporary dance. 800THB per person.

Beverages not included.

Time: from 6pm Multi-Cuisine Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Enjoy live music and www.pattayatrader.com

delicious cuisine for 399THB only.

Time: from 6pm - 9pm

SPORTS AND LEISURE Pattaya Bridge Club Where: Altos Restaurant Time: from 1pm

10-ball handicap Where: Megabreak Pool Low entry fees and great prizes.

Time: from 4pm

MUSIC AND SHOWS

Bodega Fever Where: Pullman Pattaya Hotel G Featuring Lorenzo Santos.

Enjoy live music and Tapas and free flow wine or draught beer for 899THB Time: from 7pm to 10pm Charity Concert for Banglamung Elderly Home Where: Da Claudio Restuarant, Jomtien Plaza Featuring Dutch Baritone Ronald Willemsen.

Time: from 8pm

Six-a-Side Football Where: Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club New players and spectators are welcome!

Time: from 5pm

Don't stop the party!

Where: Mixx Discotheque DON'T STOP THE PARTY WITH DJ ANDY P , DJ V , DJ CHAMPION , DJ JIMMY Time: from 10pm

Spinning Class Where: Tony's Fitness Center (3rd Road) Time: from 6pm to 7pm

SOCIAL EVENTS

Polyglot Club Where: Anchor Coworking Space, Chaiyapruek Rd. Language exchange club.

Free and open to all.

Time: from 7pm Bingo Night Where: The Bondi Jomtien Beach Three games of one line, then two lines, then Full House! First two games in English and Thai but last game in Thai only, so bring along your Thai friends or choose your favourite waiter to help! Nine prizes of vouchers for the Bondi or local venues, bottles of alcohol and the chance to win the rollover Jackpot!

When you pay the bill, you also have a chance to win the money in "Crack the Safe" game.

Time: from 9pm

Motor auction Where: Collingbourne Auctioneers Motorbikes and cars! Don't miss the best deal!

Time: from 4pm to 6pm Rotary Club of JomtienPattaya meeting Where: Royal Cliff Beach Resort Time: from 6.30pm

PLEASE NOTE: All dates, times and details were correct at the time of publication. Pattaya Trader is not responsible for the postponement, cancellation or relocation of events.

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EVERY THURSDAY FOOD AND DRINK International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am Thursday Special Beef & Tomato Lasagne with garlic bread & side salad 189 baht Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Daily Pint Promotion 12-8 pm Heineken, Tiger, Chang 100 baht a pint Guiness 150 baht a pint Happy Go Lucky Where: Latitude Lounge and Infiniti forensics, Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list).

Time: from 5pm Sangria Night Where: Aqua Bar, Mercure Hotel Sangria only 150THB per glass. Buy one, get one free.

Time: from 5pm Ladies Cocktail Night Where: Breeze Beach club, Centara Grand Pratumnak

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Only 250 Baht for Free flow cocktails. Hang out by the beach with your girlfriends and enjoy the "breeze". And for the gentlemen all local beers only 100 Baht Time: from 5pm to 10pm Pasta evening Where: Havana Bar, Holiday Inn Hotel Live music. Pasta and glass of wine for 450THB. Time: from 5pm German Buffet with Roasted Pig Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Enjoy live music and delicious cuisine for 399THB only. Different theme every night.

Time: from 6pm to 9pm Buy 2 get 1 free Where: News Steak & Grill Special cocktails Time: from 9pm

SPORTS AND LEISURE

Pattaya Archery Club Where: Pattaya Shooting Park, Huay Yai All welcome; equipment and coaching provided. For more information visit the website: www.pattayaarcheryclub. com Time: from 10am to noon Pole Dancing Class Where: Tony's Fitness Center (3rd Road)

Free for members. 99 THB per class for non-members.

Time: from 5pm to 6pm Pattaya Panthers Rugby Club Where : Horse Shoe Point, Soi Siam Country Club New players always welcome.

For more information contact Damian McCoy 086 111 2816 or Adrien Simon 095 705 0822 email info@pattayapanthers.com.

Time from 7:00 pm

MUSIC AND SHOWS

Latino Thursday Where: Sunset Lounge Bar, Baraquda D2 Hotel Featuring Lorenzo Santos Time: from 5pm Thursday Night Where: Mixx Discotheque DJ DOMINATION (WINNER BEST DJ IN ASIA, WINNER BEST VIDEO DJ IN THE WORLD!) DJ EDDIE PAY (FROM PAY & WHITE ,OFFICIAL FASHIONTV DJ DUO) + MIXX DJs TEAM Time: Happy Hours from 10pm to 12 am - buy 1 get 1 free

SOCIAL EVENTS

Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard meeting Where: Siam Bayshore Pattaya Hotel http://www.rotary-es.org/ rotary-new/index.html Time: from 6pm

PLEASE NOTE: All dates, times and details were correct at the time of publication. Pattaya Trader is not responsible for the postponement, cancellation or relocation of events.

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EVERY FRIDAY FOOD AND DRINK

Mojito Night Where: Aqua Bar, Mercure Hotel Mojitos only 150THB, buy one get one free.

Time: from 5pm Thai Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Enjoy live music and delicious cuisine for 399THB only. Different theme every night.

Time: from 6pm to 9pm

International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am Irish Party Where: Murphy's Law Free food and shooters.

Pattaya United Football supporters meet. Every Friday Time: from noon Robins Nest Fish & Chips 189 Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Daily Pint Promotion 12-8 pm Heineken, Tiger, Chang 100 baht a pint Guiness 150 baht a pint Happy Go Lucky Where: Latitude Lounge and Infiniti forensics, Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list).

Time: from 5pm

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Seafood Evening Where: Havana Bar, Holiday Inn Enjoy live music and Seafood platter for 1200THB. Time: from 5pm

MUSIC AND SHOWS

Latino evening Where: Siam@Siam Hotel Featuring Lorenzo Santos Seafood buffet and free flow wine or draught beer for 799THB Time: from 6pm to 10pm

Mix Tape Where: Hard Rock Cafe A roster of four guest DJs play soulful funk Deck y sounds, deep house, tech and all manners of groovy tunes laced with rock & roll.

Time: from 9pm

William Strattan Touricks plays 60s/70s music Where: Shenanigans Time: from 7pm Funky Soul with John and Michael Where: Sunset Lounge, Dusit D2 Baraquda Enjoy these amazing performancers! Also Rooftop tapas & dinner served every night Time: from 5pm

Ladies Night Where: Access Inn Come with your friend and BUY 1 BOTTLE AND YOU GET 1 FREE! Time: from 8pm

SPORTS AND LEISURE Pattaya Bridge Club Where: Altos Restaurant Time: from 1pm

Six-a-Side Football Where: Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club Time: from 6.30 pm Yoga Class Where: Tony's Fitness Wongamat Time: from 7pm to 8pm Fight Night Where: Pattaya Boxing World Real fights. No show!

Tickets at door

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EVERY SATURDAY FOOD AND DRINK Robins Nest Fish & Chips 189 Super Saturday Specials Heineken Pint 89 baht Guinness Pint 160 baht Tiger Light Bottle 59 baht International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am Steak and Wine Where: Dicey Reilly's Get a free glass of wine or beer with a rib-eye or t-bone steak.

Time: from 10am Super Saturday Specials Where: Robin’s Nest Heineken Pine 89 Baht Guinness Pine 160 Baht Tiger Light 59 Baht Time: from noon Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Daily Pint Promotion 12-8 pm Heineken, Tiger, Chang 100 baht a pint Guiness 150 baht a pint Happy Go Lucky Where: Latitude Lounge and Infiniti forensics, Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list).

Time: from 5pm International Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Enjoy live music and delicious cuisine for 399THB only.

Time: from 6pm to 9pm Delicious Seafood Market

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Buffet Where: Elements Restaurant, Sheraton Pattaya Resort Best dinner for those who enjoy seafood. Price per person in 1299THB Time: from 6.30pm to 10pm

SPORTS AND LEISURE International Tennis Players Academy Where: Ambassador City Tennis Courts For children and teenagers aged from 10-16 of intermediate level skill.

Time: from 8.30am

Kiddy Kickers & Soccer School: Where: Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club Time: from 9.00am.

Pattaya Archery Club Where: Pattaya Shooting Park, Huay Yai All welcome; equipment and coaching provided. For more information visit the website: www.pattayaarcheryclub. com Time: from 10am Pattaya Cricket Club Practice Where: Horseshoe Point All welcome. For more information visit the website: www.pattayacricketclub. com Time: from 3pm

Where: Pullman Pattaya Hotel G Featuring Lorenzo Santos.

Tapas and free flow wine or draught beer for 899THB. Time: from 7pm Latin Night Where: Havana Bar, Holiday Inn Hotel Special Mojito cocktail for 159THB. Time: from 8pm Sax on the roof Where: Sunset Lounge, Dusit D2 Baraquda Featuring Aht Gunlayanukupt, Thai Kenny G. Rooftop tapas & dinner served every night.

Time: from 5pm

SOCIAL EVENTS Auctions at Collingbourne Auction Where: Collingbourne Auctioneers, Soi Chaiyapruek General Sale auctions are held every Saturday at 11.30am at the auction rooms in Pattaya. Prior to the General Auction we have the Motor Auction at 11am; selling cars, bikes, boats, jetskiis, pick-up, trucks etc. On Wednesdays we sometimes have clearance and no reserve sales, where you can grab a bargain.

Time: from 11.30am

MUSIC AND SHOWS Balearica Where: Momento Beach Club The best house music around in the coolest spot in Pattaya. With Marco VDB, Large DJ and Rich Mander on duty. Free entrance.

Time: from 2pm Bodega Fever

PLEASE NOTE: All dates, times and details were correct at the time of publication. Pattaya Trader is not responsible for the postponement, cancellation or relocation of events.

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EVERY SUNDAY FOOD AND DRINK International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am Carvery Buffet Where: Dicey Reilly's Special carvery buffet for 399THB. Time: from 10am Sunday Calling Where: Momento Beach Club Djs and Barbecue at the swimming pool. 290THB for all you can eat.

Time: from 2pm Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Daily Pint Promotion 12-8 pm Heineken, Tiger, Chang 100 baht a pint Guiness 150 baht a pint Happy Go Lucky @ Where: Latitude Lounge and Infiniti forensics, Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list).

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Time: from 5pm Steaks and Skewers Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Enjoy live music and delicious cuisine for 399THB only. Different theme every night.

Time: from 6pm to 9pm

SPORTS AND LEISURE Pattaya Archery Club Where: Pattaya Shooting Park, Huay Yai All welcome; equipment and coaching provided. For more information visit the website: www.pattayaarcheryclub. com Time: from 10am to noon Pattaya Sports Club Softball Recreational pickup games Where: Thai Polo Club New players welcome. For more information, contact John: scrabbleking@yahoo. com Time: from noon Pattaya Cricket Club Practice Where: Horseshoe Point All welcome. For more information visit the website: www.pattayacricketclub.

com Time: from 3pm 9-ball handicap Where: Megabreak Pool Low entry fees and great prizes.

Time: from 6pm

designed for 10-15 players, last approximately 30 minutes and will be run in English.

Time: from 7pm

MUSIC AND SHOW Acoustic by Yves Baron Where: Oceana Restaurant & Hotel Atrium Centara Pratamnak Time: from 6.30pm William Strattan Touricks plays 60s/70s music Where: Shenanigans Time: from 7pm

SOCIAL EVENTS Pattaya City Expats Club Where: Tavern By The Sea Time: from 10.30am Pattaya Expats Club Where: Mercure Hotel Time: from 11.30am Werewolves Game Where: Anchor Coworking Space Rules will be explained by game master Kaizoku in just five minutes. Games

PLEASE NOTE: All dates, times and details were correct at the time of publication. Pattaya Trader is not responsible for the postponement, cancellation or relocation of events.

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WHERE TO FIND! LIVE MUSIC AND SHOWS

Alangkarn Theatre (variety show), Sukhumvit Road (at 155km marker), Na Jomtien. Open 6pm onwards Thursday-Tuesday.

Tel: 038 256 000 or 038 825 6007, www.alangkarnthailand.com Alcazar Show (cabaret), Second Road, North Pattaya. Open 6pm onwards. Tel: 038 410 2247 Ankor Night Club & Lounge (nightclub), Walking Street Soi 16 Aqua Bar (nightclub), Mercure Hotel, Soi 16, behind The Avenue, South Pattaya Bamboo Bar (live band), South Pattaya Road (20m to the left of Walking Street sign) Blues Factory (live blues band), Soi Lucky Star, off Walking Street.

Open 8.30pm. www.thebluesfactorypattaya.com Colosseum Show Pattaya (cabaret), Thepprasit Road. Open 6pm.

Tel: 038 906 530, email: rsvn@ColosseumShowPattaya.com, www.ColosseumShowPattaya.com Differ Pub (nightclub), North Pattaya. www.differ-pub.com Dusit D2 Baraquda Pattaya (live band), Second Road, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 769 999, email: d2pa@dusit.com FLB (live band), Walking Street Flexx Club (nightclub), behind McDonald’s, southern end of Walking Street Hopf House (house band & Italian tenor), Beach Road (cnr Soi 13/1) Insomnia (nightclub), Walking Street. www.clubinsomniapattaya.com Jazz Pit (jazz music), Soi 5, off Second Road, North Pattaya. www.pic-kitchen.com Lima Lima (nightclub), Bali-Hai Pier end of Walking Street. Tel: 089 990 2447 Lucifer’s Disko (live band), Walking Street Malibu (cabaret), Second Road, cnr Soi 13/2 (Soi Post Office) Mixx Discotheque (nightclub), Bali-Hai Pier end of Walking Street. www.mixx-discotheque.com Garden Resort). Cross Colours Band starts 9pm. Tel: 038 370 616, email: reservation@thaigarden.com Play Club (nightclub), Soi Lucky Star, Walking Street. Open 10pm-6am every day Roija Gentleman’s Club (live music, soul), Thepprasit Soi 7, South Pattaya Rolling Stone 2 Bar (live rock n roll band), Walking Street, cnr Soi 16 The Pier (nightclub), Walking Street. Tel: 080 480 6661. Open

7:30pm to late The Rendezvous Resort, Lake Mabprachan Tiffany’s Show (cabaret), Second Road, North Pattaya. Open 6pm onwards. Tel: 038 421 700, www.tiffany-show.co.th Tony’s Entertainment Complex (live band), Walking Street.

Tel: 038 425 795, www.tonydisco.com Utopia (live band), Soho Square, Walking Street

THE BIG GAME I-Rovers, Soi LK Metro, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 489 494, www.i-rovers.com.

Jameson’s Irish Pub, Soi AR (Soi Sukrudee), Central Pattaya.

Tel: 038 361 873, email: info@jamesons-pattaya.com, www.jamesons-pattaya.com Kilkenny Bar, Soi LK Metro, South Pattaya. Email: info@ kilkennypattaya.com, www.kilkennypataya.com Legends Pool & Sports Bar, Pattaya Klang (nr Third Road). www.legendspoolpattaya.com The Players Lounge, East Pattaya. www.theplayerslounge.asia Witherspoons, Soi Buakhow (nr Soi Lengkee), South Pattaya.

Tel: 038 721 121, www.witherspoonspattaya.com

FOOD & DRINK Access Inn, Third Road, nr Soi Lengkee, www.accessinnpattaya.com Akvavit Grill & Bar, Jomtien Beach Road. Open 9:30pm to midnight. Tel: 038 233 672, www.akvavitjomtien.com Bruno’s Restaurant & Lounge Bar, Thappraya Road, Pattaya.

Tel: 038 364 600, www.brunos-pattaya.com Dicey Reilly’s, Second Road, next to Royal Garden Plaza News Steaks & Grill, Thappraya Road, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 267 174, www.newssteaks.com Robin’s Nest Restaurant & Guesthouse, Soi Diana Inn. Tel: 038 720 194, www.robinsnestpattaya.com Tavern by the Sea, Beach Rd, North Pattaya Tel: 038 418 418 Wine Cellar, Naklua Soi 12, North Pattaya Tel: 038 226 054 or 080 204 5551

PLEASE NOTE: All dates, times and details were correct (to the best of our knowledge) at the time of publication. Pattaya Trader is not responsible for the postponement, cancellation or relocation of events.

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Big C Cinema, Big C Shopping Mall, Second Road, North Pattaya Major Cineplex, The Avenue Mall, Second Road, South Pattaya. www.majorcineplex.com SF Cinema (6th Floor CentralFestival Shopping Mall), Central Pattaya. www.sfcinemacity.com

SOCIAL SCENE Anchor Coworking Space, Chaiyapruek Road. Tel: 038 231 540, www.anchorcoworking.com CouchSurfing, Triangle Bar, Soi Chaiyapoon, South Pattaya. www.couchsurfing.org Havana Bar, Hilton Hotel, Beach Road, South Pattaya Lions Club, Jomtien Branch, www.jomtienlions.org, email: jomtienlions@hotmail.com Momento Beach Club, Theprasit Soi 8, South Pattaya.

Tel: 038 422 114, www.momentobeach.com Pattaya Expats Club, www.pattayaexpatsclub.info Pattaya City Expats Club, www.pcecclub.org Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard, Siam Bayshore Hotel, South Pattaya. www.rotary-es.org Rotary Club, Jomtien-Pattaya, Royal Cliff Beach Resort, Pratamnak Road. www.rotaryjomtienpattaya.org Royal British Legion, Tropicalbar Thailand 39/132-133 Moo 10, Boonsumpan, Pattaya 20150 . Meeting every Last Saturday of the month. Tel 089 807 2335 or 038 361 887 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Soi Diana Inn, South Pattaya. www.vfwpost9876.com

SPORTS & LEISURE Archery Club, Pattaya Shooting Park, Huay Yai. www.pattayaarcheryclub.com Backgammon, B.G. House & Restaurant, Thepprasit Road, South Pattaya. Tel: 081 664 9085, www.blot.asia Bira Circuit, www.bira.co.th Bridge Club, Altos Restaurant, Thappraya Road (nr overpass) Cheers Bar, Pattayaland Soi 2 (Soi 13/4), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League and Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com Chess Club, Brauhaus Restaurant, Second Road between Soi 7 & 8 Cricket Club, Horseshoe Point. Email: pattayacricketclub@gmail.com Darts, www.pattayadarts.com Hash House Harriers, PH3 www.pattayah3.com

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Hash House Harriers, PBH3 Bush Hash House Harriers www.pattayahash.com/pattayabush.html Hash House Harriers, PJMH3 Jungle Monkey Hash House Harriers www.pattayahash.com/monkey.html Hash House Harriers, PJH3 www.pattayajungle.com Lawn Bowls (indoor; for school-age and college children), Coco Club, behind Phoenix Golf, Baan Amphur. Sue: 087 1358357 Megabreak Pool, Soi Diana Inn, South Pattaya. Tel: 086 033 6617 Muay Thai, Pattaya Boxing World, Sukhumvit Road, North Pattaya.

Tel: 038 726 203, www.pattayaboxingworld.com Nervous Wreck Bar, Soi Yamato (Soi 13/1), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League and Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@ hotmail.com Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Sukhumvit Hwy (km 157), Jomtien.

Tel: 038 237 310, www.oceanmarinayachtclub.com Palmers Bar, Pattayaland Soi 2 (Soi 13/4), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com Petanque, email: petanque.Th@gmail.com Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club, Eastern Pattaya Tel: 038 248 212, www.pattayafootball.com Pole Dancing Classes, Tony’s Fitness Wong Amat Gym, Naklua Soi 16 Polo, Horsehoe Point, end of Soi Siam Country Club, East Pattaya.

Tel: 081 835 2419, email: santithaipoloclub@yahoo.com Polo, Huay Yai. Tel: 02 663 045; 02 258 0194. www.poloescape.com Pool www.pattaya-funtown.com/pattaya_pool_league QueenVictoriaInn,Soi6,CentralPattaya.www.queenvicpattaya.com.

Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com Rest Stop, Soi Chaiyapoon, South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League and Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com Royal Varuna Yacht Club, Pratamnak Rd, South Pattaya.

Tel: 038 250 116, www.varuna.org Rugby (Touch), Horseshoe Point, next to Siam Country Club.

Email: pjcrouch@hotmail.com Seafari Dive Center, Soi 12, South Pattaya. www.seafari.co.th Shenanigans, Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Road, Jomtien.

Open 11:00am until late every day. Tel: 038 303 490, www.shenanigansthailand.com Softball, pickup games at Thai Polo Club. Email: scrabbleking@ yahoo.com Tennis, (for children and teenagers 10-16 only) Ambassador City Tennis Courts, Jomtien The Londoner, Soi Post Office (soi 13/2), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League and Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@ hotmail.com The Ranch, Third Road (opp. The Village), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com The Sportsman Pub, Beach Road Soi 13, South Pattaya. www.sportsmanpub.com, Tel: 038 710 609 Yoga, Balaji Studio, Soi South Pattaya 24. Tel: 089 748 6204,

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YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING !

Things are really moving fast on Kiss FM as we introduce two more new presenters to entertain you through your week.

In last month’s edition we introduced the new station manager: Steve Johnston, who also kick-starts your day with his ‘Morning Kiss’ between 7 and 10. But don’t think he is just sleeping after that! He’s managed to bring in two more lively guys to break up your day with some quality shows.

First in line is Neal Bowden, the new drive-time presenter, on between 3 and 7 in the afternoons. Neal isn’t a stranger to these parts, having previously worked on a local station in Phuket - he is certainly clued up on how things are done around here.

He began his career many moons ago over in the UK and has spent time presenting in Egypt, Dubai and Oman. When asked why he chose this field of work, he simply replied it is all he has ever wanted to do. A true natural on the mic, you can expect some entertainment, gossip, hilarious anecdotes plus your usual low-downs on the weather along with the latest happenings around town. All of course, spiced up with the best the music industry has to offer.

Next up from 7 until 10, is the young Matt Shields. Already donning the nickname ‘Baby Face’ at the station, Matt has had a surprisingly extensive career thus far considering the young snapper is just 26.

Learning the tricks of the trade at Bauer Media’s Forth 1, a local station in Edinburgh, the young Scott gained some notoriety locally. Following that fame he worked on a number of other stations across Scotland including most recently Kingdom FM. Matt has also been fortunate to rub shoulders with some of the top stars to-date, most notably Ashley Roberts from the Pussycat Dolls –fwarrgghh!

Matt brings a lot of energy to the station, which can be heard in his show as he throws out the best tunes of the current scene.

He is also “man in the know” when it comes to music, so expect a lot of up-to-the-minute news on the goings on in the pop world brought with all the flare you’d expect from a young Scott. Oh, and before we forget, he rounds off his week with an hour’s Mixdown of the hottest tunes every Friday between 9 and 10, the perfect way to warm you up for theweekend.

Again our thanks to Europva our sponsors for the International News.

To find out more about Kiss FM or how you could become a sponsor go to www. Facebook.com/kissfmthailand or email stevejohnston@kissthailand,asia

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ipley’s World of Entertainment is located on 2nd floor of Royal Garden Plaza, Pattaya. It features world class entertainment attractions which everyone can enjoy. A most unusual museum, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Museumin Pattaya has over 350 fascinating exhibits.

Thrill and be exhilarated with Ripley’s 12D Moving Theatre, a high-tech simulator amusement ride guaranteed to thrill both the mind and body.

Venture into your worst nightmares at Ripley’s Haunted Adventure. Be dazzled with unimaginable special effects and live actors that will send shivers down your spine from the moment you enter ‘til the time you escape!

Journey into new magical worlds at Ripley’s Infinity Maze. A 20-minutes trip into theMaze will challenge your perception, mesmerize all your senses and make you question reality!

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Stand among the famous celebrities at Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks®, a world class wax museum which features 68 international and Thai celebrity models from the worlds of sports, music, films and politics. Mingle with the most famous stars from the past and the present and relive the unforgettable moments and memories.

Take a surreal journey through Ripley’s Scream in the Dark! where your screams and precise shooting skills will help you score higher points.

This interactive dark ride presents enough illusions and delusions to give you the happiest of nightmares for weeks to come!

Watch in amazement as your wildest action fantasy blazes to life before you at The Vault: Laser Maze Challenge. Dodge and weave through the security laser field on your way to the vault door. Only the most skilled will make it out of this high-end vault!

Prove it with yourself when you experience the fantastic Ripley’s World of Entertainment.

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By John Borthwick

Come, Spend, All Ye Faithful

he scene looks like an old-time Christmas card come to life, plus shopping. Snow and church steeples frame a town square where a Yuletide market is in full swing, its stalls laden with handicrafts, gingerbread biscuits and toys not made in China.

The European tradition of local Christmas markets bears little resemblance to Western-style Christmas shopping – you know, that panicked, last-minute mall trawl that results in the giving of undies (wrong size) and hankies (once again) and the receiving of “Didn’t-know-what-to-buy-you” gift vouchers.

Austrians and Germans, for instance, have a bit more Yule cred when it comes to Christmas culture.

No ersatz Santa Snow for them. The real thing falls like manna from heaven (to soon become slush under-foot) on town squares where, from late November until Christmas, local markets keep alive a long Advent tradition.

“It was a magical thing to do,” Ursula, an Austrian friend tells me, recalling the markets and the build-up, all accompanied by heart-starters of mulled wine, bratäpfel (baked apples) and roasted chestnuts. “We would shop at these markets for hand-painted candles and baubles for the Christmas tree. And wooden toys and real souvenirs — not just dorky T-shirts and DVDs,” she says.

The markets typically span the four Advent weeks leading up to Christmas and each town puts plenty of effort into its event. In Vienna, giant candies and stars hang from Christmas trees, kids ride the old carousel and market stalls in the narrow lanes of Spittelberg offer the quality crafts like hand-blown glass, rugs and jewellery. Vienna also has Christmas markets at the Karlskirche, Belvedere Palace and Freyung Square.

Ice-skating, those old Habsburg palaces, carols, carousels — a Viennese market can seem like the full Christmas calendar come to life. Meanwhile, Salzburg’s market on Cathedral Square dates back to 1491. One chronicler recorded in 1793 that the city’s Nikolaimarkt — St Nicholas Market — ran for the 14 days on either side of the feast of St Nick — Christmas — during which “dolls and sweets are sold and everyone is permitted to sell old or secondhand goods in public."

It doesn’t sound quite as racy as go-go damsels on Pattaya’s Walking Street singing, “Jinger ben, jinger ben (aka Jingle Bells) … one dink for me, mister?” but, where there’s a tavern and a town and a season to be frisky … there’s often a killjoy.

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In 1903, for instance, Salzburg’s city fathers declared, “Residents of the city are permitted to sell all types of goods excluding food, stimulants and beverages." Right. No doubt those residents got around the latter exclusions even before the ink was dry on the paper or the glühwein on the burghers’ own prissy lips.

The Salzburg Christmas Market still takes place beneath the gaze of the city’s grand, baroque cathedral. Countless stalls sell products made especially for the Yule season, such as wooden toys, lanterns, pewter ware and Christmas ornaments. Hawkers do a roaring trade in hot sausages, tea and alcoholic punch to fortify your shopping spirit.

In romantic Innsbruck, the Altstadt Christmas Market is known for its huge, illuminated Christmas tree and Tyrolean handicrafts.

It is held in the historic Old Town where the narrow lanes are peopled with life-sized giants, princesses and mythical creatures from the world of fairy tales. Just add candles, choirs and kiachln (hot doughnuts laced with sauerkraut or jam).

Germany’s old town squares and medieval castles make what the PR hacks would call “a fairy-tale setting” for the Christkindl market fairs that date back to the 14th century. The tradition lives on today in some 150 Christmas markets across the country. In all of them, that hot, spiced wine goes straight to your brain to accelerate the purchasing of even more gifts.

Having loaded up on handmade souvenirs and crystal ware, you realise the excess baggage bill on getting it all home is going to be alarming. One solution is to eat, not pack, what you purchase. German Christmas treats not to miss — even if they’ll add to your on-person excess weight — are stollen Christmas cake (dense with dried fruits and nuts), rostbratwürste (charcoal-grilled sausages), gebrannte mandeln (roasted almonds) and marzipanbrot.

Dresden’s Christmas market, the oldest in Germany, dates back to 1434 and boasts the tallest nutcracker in the world, plus the tallest Christmas pyramid, a 15-metre high wooden carousel with angels and nativity scenes. Not to be outdone, Berlin is home to some 60 Christmas markets. The one not to be missed is Weihnachtszauber, or Christmas Magic, at Gendarmenmarkt. Its brightly decorated booths are framed by two illuminated cathedrals and the Concert House, and a popular feature is a large craftsmen’s tent where you can watch toy makers, goldsmiths and wood carvers creating gifts.

From Thailand to Transylvania, wherever you shop (whichever mall you trawl), may all your Christmases be bright and all your jinger ben be rung.

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By Belinda Wilson

Accolades and Acknowledgements for Pattaya-Based Developer, Heights Holdings

Yes Concrete has arrived at Jomtien Night Market “Is this big news” ? I hear you ask.

“It most certainly is” I quickly reply.

The reason being that with the laying of a concrete slab of about 6 inches (15 cms) as a flooring to the entire area, this previously shabby little market has been somewhat transformed.

If you have never been it can be found by travelling along Jomtien Beach Road between Soi 8 and 9 If you have never been it can be found either by travelling along Jomtien Beach Road between Soi 8 and 9 or along Jomtien 2nd road in the direction of Pattaya from Na Jomtien at the Aqua Condo Turning. To then get an idea of how it once was, go to the car park that has now been set up at the back for 20 baht admission and you will see the type of dirty, dusty ground that used to be all over this market.

Really it used to be so bad to walk up and down the stalls here that I would rather wear ankle boots than flip flops having found after my first excursion here that upon returning home my feet were filthy ! After all how can one possibly concentrate on shopping with the feel of grit and dirt between one’s toes!

Also the vendors themselves are obviously far happier with their lot since the concrete flooring has come in. The covers and posters used to decorate their individual stalls were often filthy and frayed giving the whole place a feel of a UK boot sale - and not one in a pretty country field but more an inner city “let’s use

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this old car park” type of affair.

Don’t even get me started on the food area where some brave souls even took to putting furniture and yes even soft furnishings our on the grit and the grime to entice people to sit there and enjoy the sea view…..well almost. When the rain fell the ground would turn to a slushy mess, making them surely wonder why they had ever made the effort. However that is all gone now and a huge improvement has been made by the laying of the concrete for the buyers visiting and the vendors who seem to be taking just a little more care with their stalls and displays now.

It is open every night with most stalls opening at around 5:30 p.m So for some last minute Christmas shopping why not visit this market ? Unlike the market at Thepprasit road it is open every night with most stalls opening at around 5:30 p.m. There are plenty of Thai Souveniers (“Trippers Tripe” as my old french teacher used to say) that you can take home if you are returning for the festivities. Plenty of elephants, wooden statues silk hangings or toiletries such as Aloe Vera, Coconut oil, Tiger balm and the like Or for those of

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LOY KRATHONG MY REMINISCENCES

BY KEVIN CAIN My chosen destination this year was Jomtien Beach as it is not usually as crowded as Pattaya Beach and things are a little less hectic. Still there was no room to park your car or motor bike,for that matter but luckily enough it is only a short stroll from where I live.

After numerous and prolonged cloud bursts in the late afternoon and early evening the ground was fairly sodden but so what, it was the beach anyway and there was more than a fair chance of getting wet as the evening festivities grew. Luckily for everybody the storms finally passed and the celebrations could start in earnest.

Sharing the evening with my friends we easily managed to find a place on the sand and plonked the rugs and towels for our base. The food vendors were doing an excellent job tempting everybody with Thai favourites and already at 7pm the place was packed. The atmosphere was exciting, friendly and noisy and everybody was already enjoying the festival.

The night air crackled and fizzed as lanterns lit up the sky and rockets were dangerously released from the hands of giggling youths. As usual the lanterns were dripping their hot wax down on the throng below but nobody seemed to be complaining and just accepted it as a hazard of the evening. Some of the lantern designs seem to be getting more and more bizarre and although most are hilarious it sort of takes away some of the more formal aspects and the general traditional feel of the festival.

It is hard to feel remotely spiritual gazing up at a bright pink Snoopy grinning insanely at you, but that is what Loy Krathong is partly about; it is a celebration and should be enjoyed.

However, as the night grew older I wandered down to the water's edge and I floated my Krathong into the sea; lit the candle and pushed it into the dark water away from the beach. As it bobbed up and down on the restless waves I made my little prayer and watched it disappear from sight, so perhaps it will be my turn to have good luck for the forthcoming year.

This decorative and highly spectacular festival takes place on the full moon of the twelfth Thai month of the lunar calender and Loy Krathong means floating basket but is informally known as part of the festival of light.

The festival pays tribute to Phra Mae Kong Ka who is the goddess of water and to thank her for providing water during the rice growing season. Small, lotus shaped, buoyant baskets decorated with flowers, candles and money are floated down rivers or set out to sea to symbolize the drifting away of bad luck and to bring good fortune. It is said that if your candle stays alight until it goes out of sight then you will have good luck for a whole year.

Loy Krathong is normally celebrated with Yi Peng and together are known as the Festival of Lights, traditionally it is Yi Peng that Khom Loy's are released into the air. These are the familiar lit lanterns that slowly float into the air and soar up into the dark night until the whole sky is illuminated by their orange glow.

Traditionally the northern provinces of the country celebrate Yi Peng the most as it is a Lanna festival, but over recent times it has been common that everywhere in Thailand combines the two and join in with the celebrations. Pattaya is a perfect place to enjoy the fun either at the beach front or by one of the many fishing parks or lakes in the area.

Loy Krathong is genuinely one of the parts of the year that I look forward to the most. It is unique and typically Thai in the way that it is celebrated and observed. The festival has a special feeling to it that makes you stand back and just consider your life, something that many of us simply do not have much time to do, but something everyone should do from time to time.

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Pattaya International Ladies Club welcomes ladies from all over the world with a common goal:“a wish to create a social network with lots of friendly faces.”

In fact “lots of friendly faces” will be there to greet you whenever you attend a PILC function.

Established in 1987 The Pattaya International Ladies Club now has a membership of over 200 women of all ages, from 34 countries, and all walks of life. With the growth of PILC has come the opportunity to offer a wide range of activities and social events such as :

The Melbourne Cup 2015 A day to remember when more than 100 “PILCies” cantered along to the Pullman Hotel to celebrate Australia's, and possibly the world’s, most famous horse race.

The time difference between Thailand and The Flemington Race Course made it perfectly acceptable to kick the day off early with “bubbles” and start early we did! The glasses being a perfect accompaniment to the hats and fascinators seen in poses for many Instagram and Facebook photographs.

As the race drew closer, we counted down the minutes to the horses entering the starting gates -and then –unexpected calamity! A totally overburdened internet caused the dreaded “buffering message” to come up on the screen and the race started and finished without us! Howls of outrage filled the room but were replaced with howls of jubilation when we got to see the replay and final outcome. The race was won by Michelle Payne, riding the 100-1 outsider: Prince of Penzance. What an inspirational story surrounds this determined young lady. Australia’s first ever female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup and only the fourth woman ever to take part in the race’s 155 year history. Coincidentally, Michelle rode in the colours of the suffragettes: purple, white and green.

As the youngest of 10 children Michelle was raised by her father, Paddy as sadly when she was only six months old her mother died in an accident. Her brother, Stevie, who has Downs Syndrome has also become quite famous working as he does as a “Strapper” grooming, feeding generally looking after the racehorses and saddling the horses ready for the race – hence the title “Strapper”. In fact Michelle's whole family is completely horse mad with several of her siblings also having trained as jockeys. Michelle Payne: a new Australian legend!

A fitting winner to a truly female event with the Melbourne Cup 2015 being another fun PILC event made possible by hardworking ladies of the committee.

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St. Andrews International School Celebrates International Day

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very year St. Andrews parents, students and teachers celebrate their cultural diversity during the annual International Day.

The day began with a kaleidoscope of colours, music and costumes during the flag and costume parade. Students then took part in a variety of International activities run by teachers and parents, such as: an International Treasure Hunt, Baking British cakes, world Theatre and New Zealand rugby tackles!

At lunchtime everyone enjoyed a cultural feast of foods from all corners of the world prepared by generous and dedicated parents.

The centrepiece of the event was in the afternoon when all members of the school community were treated to a cultural extravaganza which included: students and teachers performing the famous French dance the ‘Can Can’; a powerful re-enactment of the Maori Hakka and fantastic musical performances from around the world.

Mr. Josh Doubleday the Head of the Primary school said, “International Day is a wonderful opportunity for the school community to acknowledge and celebrate its diversity. Throughout the day parents and teachers are reminded of the great number of commonalities and differences we have within our school and the wealth of knowledge, experience and understanding that this brings to all members of our community.“

Green Valley Panthers rock KL in U15 FOBISIA Competition.

On Friday 20th November, we waved goodbye to our U15 FOBISIA team as they flew out to Kuala Lumpur to compete in this year’s round of the U15 FOBISIA games at Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar School. As always, confidence was high as St. Andrews has a strong track record at these events – both at home and away. and once again the Panthers did not disappoint.

After a warm welcome and quick presentation, it was time to get straight down to business with the first part of the competition: athletics. On this hot morning, The Panthers competed strongly and received the 4th overall position with 6 gold medals, 8 silver medals and 11 bronze. As one of the smaller teams competing this was no mean feat; The Panthers once again proving that it is quality not quantity that matters.

Next, it was onto the swimming competition. The Panthers had a slow start and then the placings and medals started to flow.

Finishing 3rd place overall, only 9 points behind 2nd place, we collected 4 gold medals, 3 silver medals and 10 bronze medals!

Day two moved the action on to the pitches and courts, with the boys in the basketball and girls on the football pitch. After only conceding one goal all day, the girls’ football team had a chance of getting gold in the final game, but with a last minute goal from the opposition, they had to settle for 3rd and the bronze trophy. The boys’ basketball team faced strong opposition all day and a combination of grit and determination saw them take 4th place overall.

The third and final day saw the girls in the basketball and boys in the football competition. A strong win in the first and last games almost got the boys on the 3rd step, but they were beaten by a whisker meaning they had to settle for 4th place. All eight boys worked very hard throughout the day, and with only one substitute, performed well above expectations.

Meanwhile on the court, the girls produced some fine performances and superb examples of teamwork, which got them through undefeated to become champions for the second year running. What an achievement!

The MVP awards went to Wesley Pankhurst for the boys and Jade Harcourt-Harrison for the girls. It was another strong performance by the Green Valley Panthers, with winning performances against schools many times their size. As always the school is extremely proud of its athletes and they will return to campus to a heroes’ welcome.

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THE RAYONG PATTAYA LADIES CIRCLE This month’s trader is all about Christmas, the New Year and Charities in Pattaya and so for this month’s Bargain Hunter I would like to shine a light on the wonderful Rayong Pattaya Ladies Circle. Why ? because this club fulfills all the previously mentioned criteria of celebrating Christmas giving to local charities and doing it all with a sense of great fun and enjoyment.

After all any “coffee morning” that kicks off with Bucks Fizz/Mimosa’s round the pool at 10 a.m. is sure to be a fun event !

More importantly for this column the coffee mornings held by The Rayong Pattaya Ladies Circle most definitely fall into Bargain of the year category. Where else could you spend sometimes as long as 3-4 hours by having so much fun with so much good food and drink for a mere 200 baht ? Plus see the profits handed directly over to the monthly charity of choice ?

How do they do it ? you ask., by making use of the circle’s generosity of home and hospitality. Each month a member of the circle invites the club to hold their morning at their house. In return the member can nominate their chosen charity to receive the profits from the event. Then all the ladies (only occasionally is the lesser spotted male viewed at one of these shin digs) bring a dish towards the general buffet – and believe me as one who is not too handy in the kitchen these women can cook!

There are also vendors who set up their wares, usually in the gardens or outside spaces and a raffle is held with great prizes .

The most recent event was of course the Christmas Coffee Morning and a truly splendid affair it was too in a beautifully decorated house by Lake Maprachan with surely the best and most festive table of goodies seen all year. Swopping stories and making new friends was carried out in beautiful surroundings making us all realise how very privileged we are to live such a comfortable ex pat life. The recipients of the proceeds of the event was "Riding for the Disabled " and to remind us of those less fortunate Khun Gio from Take Care Kids was on hand to also collect a cheque for a magnificent 75,000 baht collected from the recent Red Carpet Event.

For more information and to get involved with either Able the Disabled, Take Care Kids or Rayong Pattaya Ladies Circle – go to their respective facebook pages Rayong-Pattaya Ladies Circle https://www.facebook.com/Rayong-Pattaya-Ladies-Circle-189947767742302/?fref=ts Take Care Kids Onlus https://www.facebook.com/TakeCareKidsOnlus/?fref=ts Ridin for the Disabled https://www.facebook.com/Riding-for-the-Disabled-Thailand-409449732550906/?fref=ts

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Review by Terrence Collins

Jameson’s Irish Pub

If you are coming from Central Pattaya Road, turn north on Pattaya Klaang, Soi 12 on the northern side between Soi Bukhaow and 3rd Road. Jameson’s Pub is roughly 300 meters north, directly in front of the Nova Park. If you are coming via Pattaya 2nd Road turn east on Soi 4 carry on to the ‘T’ junction, then turn right and Jameson’s is right there.

Once you’ve arrived you will notice the oversized image of a glass of Guinness and the green and gold signage adorning the establishment’s faux pub façade. Upon passing the portal you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported into a combination of a Victorian era gentleman’s club, a modern sports bar, and an upscale, yet informal eating and drinking establishment. Amongst the many amenities, there’s a sizable wooden bar, paneled walls, a library complete with comfortable leather armchairs, a sports area with widescreen TVs, a pair of pool tables, a spacious dining area, and private alcove or two in which business can be conducted and secret shared.

Jameson’s serves up everything from Australian Jacob’s Creek wine to Scottish Glenlivet whiskey, Irish Guinness stout, to Thai Sangsom rum, Italian Campari liqueur, to Bacardi Breezer. These, and many other adult beverages can all be ingested to raise ones spirits, help one relax, and enhance the flavor of one’s evening meal.

One of the nice things about Jameson’s is the set menu that changes weekly and from midday to midnight on Sundays a selection of ‘Sunday Roasts” are available. Also as Jameson’s Pub opens at 7 am, breakfast is served from opening until noon. A speciality being their scrambled eggs light, fluffy and always delicious. However, Jameson’s is much more than just a breakfast restaurant it’s all day menu covering a multitude of styles with the focus on high end Anglo-Irish pub grub. Starters in the form of soups, salads and snacks kick off the menu’s edible offerings. These include such things as homemade soups, a chef’s salad of the week, sausage rolls, Scotch eggs, fish fingers, and potato skins.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS In regard to mains there's the 255 gram Jameson’s Hamburger Deluxe with optional real cheddar cheese, fried onions, a rasher of bacon and a fried egg. A massive burger on a sesame seed bun served with chunky chips and coleslaw. Or the Cottage Pie perfectly seasoned minced beef and flavorful gravy in pastry, topped with mashed potatoes and served with a side of garden peas.

Other favourites include Mexican Fajitas, Beef Stew, Fish and Chips, Salmon Steak, Pork Ribs, Half Shoulder of Lamb, and Spaghetti Bolognaise or Carbonara to name a few. There’s also a wide variety of sandwiches, desserts, and appetizers and 27 or so Thai dishes to choose from.

Jameson’s offers hardy fare and ample portions with food prepared to a high standard and their Christmas Menu at 985 baht offers tremendous value

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By Glenn Cowan

Festive Season Sees Football Heating Up Nicely

Football plays a big part of Christmas, and why not?

Christmas Football

Here’s a bit of a look through on some talking points and of course fixtures for the English Premier League.

Games come thick and fast at this time of the year, testing the resolve of even the biggest of squads.

Roll on Crimbo!

It always seems a little strange watching Boxing Day soccer at 20+ degrees, with the players running round in gloves! Anyone else with me on this?

Surprise Package Without question, Leicester City have become the surprise package so far this year. The dizzy heights of pole position in the richest league in the world are a far cry from the disarray that saw the club shamed in last years ill-fated visit to Thailand.

Who can forget the racist events of the end of season tour, which saw three players (and the manager) sacked - The club’s main sponsor King Power certainly wont!

Anyway, back to matters on the pitch….

Playing an attractive brand of football under manager Claudio Ranieri, The Tinkerman (as Chelsea would best remember him) has turned the relative new-comers into a strong outfit. So much so that at the start of December the club were on the same points as £2 Billion rated Manchester City. Maybe the EPL isn’t just for the rich boys after all?

Just who is James Vardy?

Of course no small thanks to record breaking James Vardy, the player Leicester signed from non-league Fleetwood Town for a cool £1Million back in 2012 - incidentally the club were still in the Championship at the time. Kudos to that scouting network!

Ruud Van Nistelrooy even took time out to send Vardy a tweet, wishing him good luck prior to going on to break the Dutchman’s consecutive scoring record - ironically against his old side. Oh how the rigid Van Gaal would love to have that kind of firepower available

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The early game (7:45pm) sees Stoke entertaining Man U, will the wannabe champions fix their misfiring forward line up in time for a visit to the wet and windy Britannia Stadium? Rooney would certainly appreciate coming into some much needed form and what better time to start!

Those who are haven't drunk themselves into a (near) coma will be able to witness the following top-flight footie later on that evening. No less than 7 games to choose from at 10pm kick off, as follows: • Aston Villa vs West Ham • Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace • Chelsea vs Watford • Liverpool vs Leicester • Man City vs Sunderland • Swansea vs West Brom • Tottenham vs Norwich Everton visit struggling Newcastle at 12:30am - The smart money being ploughed into the sacking of Steve McClaren (if he’s not gone already) should the Geordies not get a positive result against the Toffees.

For those who haven’t made it into iBar the (obscenely) late game sees Wenger's boys pay a visit to Southampton.

Just 48 hours later sees the next batch of Yuletide fixtures taking place. Five games scheduled for 10pm kick off:

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• Crystal Palace vs Swansea • Everton vs Stoke • Norwich vs Aston Villa • Watford vs Tottenham • West Brom vs Newcastle

Three late games make up the remaining fixtures for the Bank Holiday Monday Schedule with Arsenal hosting Bournemouth and Southampton visiting West Ham. Pick of the bunch has to go to Man U taking on Chelsea though!

Tuesday 29th sees Leicester taking on Man City - could well be the decider to see who sits top of the coveted new year table.

Last but not least Liverpool visit Sunderland for Wednesdays game - Interesting to see how Klopp prepares his team for a game that Liverpool nearly always struggle in.

The last batch of games over the busy festive period sees a return to regular Saturday action. Lunch time kick off (7:45pm) and Liverpool are down in East London taking on a decent West Ham side.

Six games take place at the traditional 10pm start-time., here's the low-down: • Arsenal vs Newcastle • Leicester vs Bournemouth • Man U vs Swansea • Norwich vs Southampton • Sunderland vs Aston Villa • West Brom vs Stoke Late game honours goes to Watford who host Man City, for those who are still up at the unearthly hour of 2:45am.

Sunday 3rd Jan sees a couple of (potentially) decent games, with Crystal Palace at home to Chelsea (8:30pm) and Everton taking on Tottenham in the Eleven o'clock kick-off.

Premier League action is then put firmly on the back-burner for the introduction of this years FA Cup 3rd round ties.

Romance Never Dies!

The big boys get no respite, immediately after the New Year fixtures they go into battle in the 3rd round of the now (research required by editor to actually pin down what the comp is now called) Emirates FA Cup. Of course, they will be hoping to avoid the potential banana skins of going out to lower league opposition. £67,500 awaits the victors and a place in this year’s Fourth round Budweiser Emirates FA Cup.

Where To Get Your Fix...

For those who are out and about for the EPL games then are spoilt for choice in where to watch. However, it would be remiss of me not to mention a few of my favourite venues: I-Rovers on Soi LK Metro Jamesons Irish Pub, Soi Sukurdee The Players Lounge in East Pattaya Witherspoons on Soi Baukhow Of course, nothing to stop those who have CTH subscriptions staying in and watching the games - doesn’t have the same ring to it though, somehow!

Fifa Row Rumbles On On a final note, this wouldn’t be a proper footie piece if it didn’t take a moment to mention the continuation of the ugly events at footballs head table.

Interestingly, Michel Platini is being singled out for a life-ban by FIFA; however, outgoing president Sepp Blatter doesn’t seem to be getting the same treatment.

Recent events have taken another turn for the bad (when you thought it couldn’t get smellier) with two high-ranking FIFA officials being arrested for allegedly accepting Millions of Dollars in bribes. Shock horror - who didn’t see that one coming!

Happy Christmas and let’s all look forward to a bung free New Year. Lol

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By Jack Miles

Wakeboarding and Wakesurfing in Thailand

Wakeboarding and Wakesurfing are relatively well-established sports that are based on the surface of a body of water, usually a lake but also at sea. Essentially a combination of water skiing, surfing and snowboarding, wakeboarding entails the rider being towed by a boat or jet ski along the surface of the water at a speed of around 20-25 mph whilst various stunts are performed with or without the aid of obstacles and fixed assets.

Wakesurfing is similar except that stunts are performed after the towing in a velocity driven free-travel time as opposed to whilst being towed.

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akeboarding is more commonly enjoyed because of the fact that the rider can get a longer time whilst being towed as opposed to relying in the residual velocity after giving up a towrope. As well as boats and jet skis there are a number of wakeboarding parks that are specially set up with cable and pulley drive systems, thus no boat or jet ski is required.

Boards are very buoyant and are usually made of a foam or honeycomb interior covered with fiberglass or wood veneer.

The shorter the board the more manoeuvres can be done but the more difficult it is to control a landing back on water.

Boards typically feature fins and bindings so that the board can be controlled. Fins are usually screwed in place and can be adjusted or removed and changed with new fins. Smaller fins create less drag but give up some control also. This is what makes wakeboarding more challenging for experienced riders. Different fins can be used for different tricks. The same goes for bindings, which are usually tailored to a rider’s own comfort. There are plenty of tricks that can be done without any obstacles such as rapidly moving from outside the wake to the inside by jumping up the wake. The jump is achieved by water pressure building up as the rope is pulled. Obstacles in the path of the rider provide more experienced riders with the possibility to do plenty of mid air jumps and other tricks. The more time spent in the air the more complicated the manoeuvres can be.

Competition events usually allow riders to score points based on the complexity of the jumps and other tricks performed. 180 degree and 360 degree turns, flips and grabs all compete to be the most difficult and highest scoring tricks.

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The origins of Wakeboarding are little known and possibly fragmented. It was originally called skurfing in the late 1980s and there is evidence that at that time, the craze started as an offshoot of regular surfing in Australia and New Zealand.

Croatia in Europe also has some history of wakeboarding. The Australian connection is validated by the need for wake surfers to have specifically made boards (skurf boards) that are shorter than regular surf boards but nonetheless require much of the knowledge of surfboard construction in order to achieve strength and durability as well as control during a ride. The term skurfing was short lived and wakeboarding and wakesurfing terms took over in a sporadic fashion, having originated in Vancouver Canada, until they were the accepted norms.

There are a number of international bodies that have been set up to oversee wakeboarding tournaments and also to set standards in the wakeboarding world. The World Wakeboard Association (WWA) was founded in 1993 and emerged as the renamed World Ski Board Association from four years earlier. The International Water ski and Wakeboarding Federation IWWF also exists and has been the definitive international Olympic partner. Of the two bodies the non-profit WWA is arguably more active in arranging and sanctioning events and it overseas a number of regional wakeboarding bodies as well as offshoots such as the women’s wakeboarding federation and under 18s competition representatives.

Although many of the wakeboarding competitions are held in California and other U.S. States, Brazil, Mexico and some European nations, Thailand is one of the most popular destinations in Asia boasting a number of Wakeboarding parks in Bangkok, Chonburi, and Phuket. The latter province has two well-regarded contenders being the International Wave Park (IWP) Phuket and the Phuket Wave Park. Phuket Wave Park features a cable drive system using 10.5 meter towers and a cable speed of 30 km/h over a 700 meter long run. Inside the obstacles include an A-frame, a transition rail, a large kicker box, a long pipe run, a fun box, a start dock, and step down obstacle and a rooftop style installation. The International Wave Park Phuket is also a well-known destination for wakeboarders and has been active with top sponsors such as Singha beer in arranging events such as the Singha Wake Park World Series event sanctioned by the WWA. The IWP, situated near to the Blue Canyon Country Club, features a 14 metre high cable system made by Rixen Cableways and offers all inclusive packages that make use of not only the leisure facilities on the water but also dining and hotel facilities. An additional cable way known as the Little Bro provides an infinite loop and can be set for beginners to learn in the safest environment possible.

In Chonburi province, between Bangkok and Pattaya, and around 20 miles north of Ban Saen is the Wake A Lot Wakeboarding Park. It is situated at Thetsaban 6 Road, Nong Tamlung, Phan Thong District, Chon Buri 20160, and is perfect for those looking for a place south of Bangkok. Wake A Lot features airport pick up and an indoor gymnasium so that you can keep fit before going on to the water. Dining and residence options are also included as well as coaching for beginners. Further down the coast near to Rayong is the famous Shambala Wakeboarding Resort. Shambala uses water craft on a sublime lake and offers lakeside cabins so that you can enjoy time off the water as well as on it. Shambala also offers kayaking, windsurfing and kite surfing on the water as well as mountain biking so that you can explore the surrounding countryside. Back in Bangkok the Thai Wake Park is situated at 18/4 Soi Sudsawas, Lieab Klong 6 Rd, Lumlukka, Pathum Thani, 12150 and is not far from either Suvarnabhumi or Dong Muang airports. As a safety conscious outfit they have in place a good set of safety regulations and rules as well as staff on standby to help beginners. An airport pickup service is also offered so that you can get on the water as soon after you land at the airport as possible. Thai Wake Park hosts a number of events throughout the year including charity games events and also parties featuring wakeboarding competitions combined with delicious Thai food on site. Sponsors include brand names such as RipCurl and the events are overseen and sanctioned by the Asian Wakeboard Association.

It is quite easy to take up wakeboarding in Thailand and it could well become one of the more thrilling ways to keep fit and enjoy the outdoors.

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Golf in Pattaya.

What is golf in Pattaya? Well it’s many different things to many different people. To some it’s an obsession, a passion and a way of life but to others it’s a way of whiling away the daylight hours until the real fun starts in darkness. To those of us in between these extremes it’s a social event, a time to be with your mates and laugh with them.

The Germans, being German have a word that accurately describes golf in Pattaya for me recently and that’s schadenfreude, which basically means pleasure obtained from another’s suffering.

We played Pattavia this week. The sign in the foyer ominously said the greens were running at an express pace of 9.5. What the sign didn’t say was that this measurement was taken uphill and into the grain. So after harrowing experiences on the first three or four greens I finally worked out, never go past the flag. I’ve come up short with my approach to the 6th and walked up to my ball. My mood darkened when the first thing I noticed was the putter was out of the question. I would HAVE to chip, always my last option. The muscles in my forearms were already beginning to seize up. Out came the Ha Sip Hock (why oh why) and I forced myself over it. Back came the club in a choking sort of stuttering motion and it fell on the ball which went whizzing past the pin leaving me a scorchingly fast, downhill, very nasty five foot putt. I tried to look calm and refrained from snapping the wedge in two. My turn to putt and I wondered if anyone would notice if I left the cover on. Over it I stood, the putter felt like a spitting Cobra in my hands which I was trying to strangle to death. I took it back surprisingly smoothly and gently tipped the ball ever so slightly. Away it rolled, just slowly to begin with and my hopes soared. It started to gather pace and by the time it reached the hole it was fizzing. I resigned myself to the 8 footer coming back, without watching. I looked up expecting sympathy but what I was greeted with were contented little smiles breaking across faces. The word schadenfreude screamed in my mind as we burst out laughing. Anyone that plays golf in Pattaya has suffered this ignominy.

The PR people have stuck me with Aussie Bob, for golf tips. Well most of you can guess who Aussie Bob is and obviously his country of origin. So, I rang him for his input, his tip of the month. I will leave the expletives out but needless to say many words ended in “ing” and “ers”. Aussie Bob being Australian has very little interest in the written word.

His words to me, his tip of the month as it were, is:-

“Just tell the “expletive deleted (golfers)” to turn and hit the “expletive deleted (ball)”, go find it and turn and hit the thing again. Don’t worry about all that BS golf coaches sell you. Just a good turn is a good start to a golf swing, clear your mind of any other crap.

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By Roger

Hi Folks, I have been fishing the reef Hin Pra Nang 2 kilometers south of Koh Krok for some years. I have had some great catches but all have been on a falling tide. Anchoring on the south and south west end on a rising tide produced nothing. The reef fish had to be somewhere, so I finally tried the south west side of the reef. I thought this might work out as when searching for live bait this area was thick with small silver fish. I knew I had to be ready, got my pre-tied rigs and spare hooks and the bait all cut up. As when the bite arrives it’s fast and furious and will disappear just as quick. Sure enough, ten minutes after anchoring in eleven metres the first russel snapper came up. Fourteen drops got nine fish and three missed bites, and then I got snagged. Up came the rig, just the weight was missing, a quick tie on and when I got the rig back down, nothing.

The bite was over, the shoal had moved on.

It is that fast.

After that the usual reef fish started biting but an hour all went quiet. I guessed the fish had moved into deeper water. The highest point of the reef is three metres below the surface, and there are plateaus at seven, eleven and thirteen metres before dropping off to sixteen plus metres. With the rising tide and the wind from the north I thought that letting out some more anchor rope the two forces would push me eastward and into thirteen metres. This done the bite resumed and this time I was knocking out candy striped fish (I do not their right name). These fish have sharp gill plates and spines that have a toxin that is unpleasant, not a day ender though. As a matter of course I had put out two big rigs with live bait, no takes or bites but you have to try!

To catch live fish for bait I have been using 8lb fluorocarbon line and 7 small S/S hooks each on 2 inches of 8lb fluorocarbon. Jigging with no bait I get a lot of bait and surprisingly a lot of decent sized bottom fish. So now I use this rig as my bottom gear but I only bait the bottom 2 or 3 hooks. I used to use 7 or 8 inches of 12lb line as it stiff enough to keep the hook away from the main line but the short length of 8lb works well.

I was getting the boat ready to take my fishing buddy Frank out and the weather turned real nasty. I tried to call him to cancel but no answer, just as well. One hour later things had calmed down and we were trolling the south end of Koh Krok getting a lot of small queen fish. Late in the day Frank suggested that if we got close to the rocks we had a chance of a dusky jack. It’s real tricky getting to within three to four metres of the rocks and watching out for the coral reef that extends out. I will not go so close when the wind, current and waves all heading towards the rocks. However that’s where the dusky jacks frequent, just one spot on the south end and one on the north end when they are here, which is not often. Sure enough we nearly had a double on the first pass; Frank lost his as it dived into the rocks. Dusky jacks are ambush predators; they wait in amongst the corals waiting for a meal to swim by. We never catch them away from those certain two coral spots. A heavy fighting fish that is at home in the rocks means that once hooked it’s not a given that you will see the fish let alone land it. Quite often I have to move the boat over a rock that the fish has swam into and winkle him out.

In the last five trips to Koh Man Wichia I have not lost a big fish, any fish I hooked, I landed. I should have been a politician, as in the last five trips I have not had a single bite! That’s fishing for you.

The usual, if you want any info on your nearest tackle shop, want to share info on what you are catching / photo’s of your fish of the day. It’s plamafia5@aol.com or text me on 0808356945. Have Fun! Roger

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By Edd Ellison

‘World Championship’

motorsport action arrives in Thailand for the first time

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It’s barely a year since Chang International Circuit (CIC) opened for business in Buriram to great fanfare – and immediately changed the face of motorsport in Thailand. Designed to the FIA’s ‘Grade 1’ standard, basically the best you can get to, that effectively means F1 can just turn up and race. It’s ushered in a new chapter for race circuits in Thailand.

Our own beloved Bira Circuit feels a bit small and creaky now and many Pattaya race fans have knuckled down and started making the long trip up to the North East to see the top level motorsports that have come in the wake of CIC’s opening for business.

Many of them also made the trip recently as the FIA World Touring Car Championship enjoyed it’s first ever visit to Thailand. In fact it was the first ever FIA sanctioned ‘World Championship’ event here, a statistic that was long overdue to be corrected.

For the ambitious owners of the Buriram circuit attracting an FIA ‘World Championship’ event was always going to be a major target. But there are actually only five that hold that moniker, two, the World Rally Championship and World Rallycross Championship, certainly aren’t a ‘fit’ with an asphalt racetrack so that leaves three – Formula 1, World Endurance and World Touring Cars. The former two are currently out of financial reach so that leaves the close fought ‘touring cars’ as the only practical option and, rather handily, they were also looking for a new regional stopping off point after ending their longstanding relationship with Macau.

With the input of the Royal Automobile Association of Thailand, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Sport Authority of Thailand and other bodies the ambitious project became a reality and started to unfold.

The tangible reality finally hit when the 40-ft containers of the World

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The weekend though was all about one driver, Argentinian star José María López. He arrived in Buriram as the reigning champion and with a firm grip on this year’s points’ classification. He banged in a win in the first race, his ninth victory of the season, and followed that up with another battling drive to the podium in the second race after the top end of the grid was reversed and the Citroën driver thus left Thailand with his second WTCC championship title.

“It’s been an amazing year for me but really hard,” he said in the post race press conference. “The competition has been harder, my teammates have worked harder and never gave up. To win the championship three races before the end is a massive result looking at the competition and the level. We were really equal in some races and I am looking forward to it continuing like this.”

For Thailand the arrival of the first FIA sanctioned ‘World Championship’ was a win-win for everyone, as CIC Project Director Tanaisiri Chanvittayarom was quick to say. “This is the first FIA World Championship event for Chang International Circuit,” he noted. “It’s a big honour for us, we’ve been trusted and chose to be one of the championship rounds and it’s exciting because all the teams, the drivers and the organisers are a big group of professionals so we also learn a lot from this race in terms of setup and organization bodies.” It’s really an event that has taken CIC up to another level, and in their first year they have climbed quite a few notches already.

The crowds also arrived. Despite limited promotion the main grandstand filled right up on race day, that’s 10,000 bums on seats, and they all saw very close fought action over the two races, which eventually ran well on into the twilight. When the engines finally died away and darkness fully enveloped the track a big milestone had been broken – pukka FIA ‘world championship’ action had taken place on Thai soil. Things will never be the same.

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By Edd Ellison

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azda has pulled the wraps of its new CX-3 compact crossover in Thailand during a major presentation at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok and it has high hopes that the new model, the fourth to feature its well received Skyactiv technology, can replicate the success it has enjoyed over the last couple of years from the debuts of the first three Skyactiv models to arrive here, the new Mazda2, Mazda3 and CX-5.

In fact thanks to this trio of distinctively styled models and a positive reception to its new generation of Skyactiv technology from Thai consumers, Mazda has been steadily growing its market share in Thailand and taking sales away from bigger and more established rivals.

Design and technology have been at the heart of Mazda’s approach and that’s very clear on the new CX-3. It clearly follows the ‘Kodo’ design philosophy and its styling follows the ideas rolled out on the Mazda2 and Mazda3.

Under the bonnet there is a 1500cc clean diesel, which offers a very 23.3 km/l, and an efficient 2000c petrol unit with 156 hp and 16.4-km/l fuel economy; both are hooked up to a 6-speed transmission. Those options should see it more than capable of taking on its main rival in B-SUV, Honda’s HR-V. Mazda promises ground breaking safety features for the CX-3’s class thanks to its i-Activsense system which includes Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring, High Beam Control, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Smart City Brake Support.

Inside, the cabin is a clear plus point and certainly the range toppers on show at the launch were impressive. The trims feel of a high quality, well put together and the styling clearly mimics more luxurious Italian cars.

There is both broader and minute detail thinking drawn from prestige brands such as Alfa Romeo and Ferrari and it works well.

In fact the new CX-3 places Mazda into a new segment, ‘subcompact crossover’ (B-SUV), which it’s never occupied before. It’s a rapidly growing segment of the market here too, albeit one that’s starting from

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a small base. However from a 2% market share in 2014 ‘compact crossover’ is expected to double to 4% this year and continue to grow as other brands add new models.

The CX-3 is well positioned to tap into this growth reckoned Hidesuke Takesue, President of Mazda Sales Thailand – and he’s think decent sales numbers. “We expect it to rapidly gain popularity with annual sales of over 6,000 units,” he says. This year’s target is to achieve orders of 1,000 units before the full target of 6,000 units is reached in 2016.

Mazda unashamedly terms the CX-3 as an urban lifestyle crossover and during the presentation didn't give any mention to rougher terrain capability, rather emphasizing this off road use with its bigger CX-5. Its primary demographic target will be YUCCIES (Young Urban Creatives) in Bangkok, here in Pattaya and other major urban areas.

Meanwhile, in Pattaya where flash flooding is a regular occurrence and road surfaces are often poor a raised ride height even for on road urban driving scenarios is a very useful selling point.

For 2016 excise duties will change to a C02 based format, which follows the EU direction, and that is introducing a big unknown into the market. With prices thus expected to rise in 2016 the CX-3 could enjoy a surge in late year orders, especially at next month’s Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok, a key annual selling point, with orders taken before 31 December but delivered next year still liable to this year’s excise duties.

For the Thai showrooms the CX-3 will come with a 156hp/204Nm 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G gasoline engine and a 105 hp/270Nm 1.5-litre Skyactiv-D diesel, the latter tapping straight into a fast growing demand for smaller more efficient diesels in a market were diesel prices are capped lower than gasoline.

Pricing for the new CX-3 range from 835,000 to 1,045,000 baht for the petrol version (which comes in three trim levels) and 1,155,000 baht for the single-specification diesel.

That means the CX-3’s entry-level petrol version starts below Honda’s HR-V with a very similar price for range topper while it doesn’t have a comparable diesel rival.

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By Dave Thrifty

Do you want to settle in Thailand?

I get many enquiries from new arrivals to Thailand who have decided to pull up roots in their native country and settle here.

Most have given a lot of thought to the idea and made a decision over a few if not many previous visits. I myself first came here in 1984 and never thought then I would finish up living here. I did not make the move permanent until 1995, partly because of an aged parent and partly because it took me that time to put my UK affairs in order (sell the house, sell the car and sort out pensions and other family affairs).

Do I regret the move?

Not for one second. OK in Thailand there is an adjustment required to the “May pen rai� mindset especially if you employ someone to work in your condo or house.

The driving is scary and after one near fatal accident I now get someone else to do it for me. Mind you that can be scary too.

Today I consider myself the luckiest person in the world to live in this beautiful Kingdom. I make annual visits to my homeland but increasingly I have divorced myself from the West especially when I stop in London and get a taxi to a good restaurant. When I look at the cost I could live here for a month on one night out there. I will always love my home country and be grateful for the benefits I received from being born and educated in the first world.

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I worked for a decade with the British insurer Legal & General selling insurance and investments. That background was of great assistance to me as I knew how to arrange my financial affairs when I decided to move here for good. I sometimes forget that many potential expatriates do not have that expertise and get very technical when writing these articles.

While there is no substitute for a face to face meeting there are some general rules the expat should follow.

Besides living contentedly here you must arrange it that any savings and investments are tax free and outside the reach of the greedy taxmen in your home country. For most Britons selling their home there will be no Capital Gains liability if it has been your primary residence. If you have been living the expat life and have your UK property rented there is a liability but this can be mitigated. Check with any financial adviser.

I would try and avoid taking advice from the big offshore banks. They are usually tied to a few specific providers and give you limited choice as to what securities you can purchase. Even offshore banks who promise to send a consultant to your new home will do what? This year he may be working for an international bank and contact you twice when he has a new product to sell. You wouldn’t blame him for furthering his career and moving on and you will be left with another

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well (Check with your advisor). But now the world is your oyster for tax freedom irrespective of your country of origin.

Talk to your adviser to ensure that the sale of assets onshore can be transferred offshore mitigating taxes if you have any liability. For British expats there are really good companies listed on the FTSE 100 where you can domicile your investments offshore and take a tax free income for life paid tax free into your Thai bank.

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enthusiastic apprentice. Try and appoint an adviser who lived in this country and who is properly qualified and just as important has a stake in this country and who is not likely to disappear overnight.

You are in a position also as an expat not to be limited in the amount of tax free investment and tax free return. Living in the UK you will be used to ISA’s and their forerunner PEP’s which gave you limited tax free investment annually. These are good investments which you should probably keep if they have been performing

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Automotive Mazda Miata Roadster For Sell Mazda miata roadster 1.8 manual trans. With 2 original rooftop.

(Soft&hard top) mileages 1xx,xxx kms. Excellent condition 650,000bath negotiable price.Please contact : Mr.thumLine id : Thummmkub 650,000 THB Email: aimx52499@gmail.com

Boats

Two Speed Boats For Sale Two speed boats for sale, each boat for 30 pax including captain.

Each boat have two Mercure 300 engines. Shower and toilet on board.

Boats bulid in Pattaya, one and half year old. Excellent condition. Price THB1,900,000 per boat 1,900,000 THB Email: mister.rafat@gmail.com

Sell Mitsubishi Gto

Sell red Mitsubishi 3000 GTO (Japanese Ferrari). Perfect condition, everything original. Mileage only 7X,XXXkm. Automatic Transmission.

Full option. 19inch Chrome wheels.

Sony CD-Player. Remote control...etc.

Price……… only 750,000 Baht 750,000 THB Email: thai_falang@yahoo.com

2014 Toyota Harrier

Cars and trucks

Mini Van Toyota For Sale Mini Bus for Sale. Excellent condition.

One owner from new. 80,000 km car was used for personal perposes.

Diesel D4D, 2010 y. Price THB750,000 750,000 THB Email: mister.rafat@gmail.com

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Motorcycle

Reduced !!! Honda Pcx 150i Limited Edition Model (matte Black)

Princess 45´

2013 Lexus ES 350 Base $8,800USD!!!

The car is accident free, with a low mileage, well maintained and service regularly Full Options!!! Tires are 100% great, the Car is in perfect shape.

Interested buyer should contact me : autuorimaria56@gmail.com 8,800 THB Email: autuorimaria56@gmail.com

Princess 45 The PRINCESS have a complete new restored 2015, withTeak-deck on aft deck , flybridge, front-deck and swim-platform.Below decks, her cabinsaccommodations are a compelling blend of teak wood Interior and cabinets, ultra upholstery, and designer galley features. There is a large forward berth cabin with a privacy bathroom.

The 2 berth starboard- cabin can be used to sleep children or to single persons. The two stand-up head with shower offers a electric head and ample room. This vessel provides the best of both worlds for the family that enjoys both offshore fishing as well as cruising.The vessel is in top condition and with the additional special equipment you can really say; “ a unique top offer “ 3,900,000 THB Phone: 0890225503 Email: willi@aquamarine-yachts.net

2013 Lexus Es 350 Base $8,800usd!!!

7,000 Kilometers, White with black interior, almost new, paid 2,850,000 Loaded with leather, sun roof, etc. like a Lexus.

2,390,000 THB Phone: 0810010820 Email: lonballard@live.com

Mazda 323 Protege Lpg MAZDA 323. 4- door sedan.Blue metalic. 2000 year. 277000 km.

Engine 1600cc. LPG+ Gasoline.

New front tires.Cd radio,automatic transmission,rear sensors, central locking, power steering, power mirrors.Farang owner.Comes with full Mazda service history book.Andy 84,000 THB Email: andrej.urbanija@gmail.com

- You are welcome to test drive at any day and time. (Soi Khaotalo) - My old Price : 78.900 THB - NEW REDUCED PRICE : ★ 68.900 THB ( Discount 10.000 BAHT ) ★ - If you have any questions please call me : 0871351920 / English 68,900 THB Phone: 0871351920 Email: ilgincbirbilgi@gmail.com

Honda Cbr1000rr 2008

Toyota Vios G Limited

FOR SALE Toyota Vios G Limited 2010, automatic, no key to start, well-maintained, low mileage Ready to transfer now, only 379,000 baht European owner leaving the country Call tel 0865334963 or 0819824963 LINE; tamnak 379,000 THB Email: dale1@loxinfo.co.th

8,200 km,euro spec 299 kph Invoice paper + import tax paid Pirelli diablo super corsa tyres, over racing exhaust,titax levers,BMC air filter,k+n oil filter,r+g radiator guard,afam fr+rr sprockets,d.I.d chain,quick action throttle,carbon:rear fender,seat cowl,side covers,chain guard,turn lights,led tail light with turn lights,renthal grips,engine covers,rearsets,hel brake line,hyperpro rear shock spring,MRA cockpit screen oil change every 1000km (motul 300v) always kept inside Excellent condition 350 THB Email: johndurnford24@gmail.com

Model:kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition, Year : 2013, Mileage: 9335 Kms. (offers Considered)

FOR SALE MODEL:Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition, YEAR : 2013, MILEAGE: 9335 kms. (Offers Considered) Photos taken on 26th September, 2015 of the actual bike for sale. A fantastic example of this naked sports bike.

With 1043cc’s and 138 bhp with a weight of only 213kgs this is one of the lightest but most powerful naked sports bikes in its class. This particular bike is in immaculate condition, has been well maintained, serviced regular and ridden with care. Never been dropped, crashed or over revved. There are no scratches or marks on the paintwork. Plastics all are in as new condition. many extra’s, Vance and Hines Urban Brawler exhausts (COST 28,000 BAHT) Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires Front and rear, only done 500kms (COST 25,000 BAHT) Tom Tom GPS System and Mount, Made specially for motorbikes. (COST 12,000 BAHT) R + G Engine and Fairing Protectors, both sides. (COST 9000 BAHT) Hyper Steering Damper. (COST 27,000 BAHT) Kawasaki History taxed ONLY 435,000 BAHT 0860295428 435,000 THB Email: jlbventures@gmail.com

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Business Equipment

Panasonic Pbax Tem 824 For Sale Complete Set Up

Panasonic PBAX TEM 824 for sale complete set up for sale. All you need for a small to medium business, with phones, cables, wires etc. Easy to use and install. Only used for 6 months from new. Open to offers / price negotiable.

9,000 THB Phone: 0854435720 Email: banks.adam@gmail.com

Investments

Am Looking For A Business Partner To Invest With.

I have the sum of eight million dollars and am looking for a reliabe and trust worthy business partner that we can invest this funds in a good and profitable business,and i wil appreciates any ideas that you can come up with.

100 THB Email: hitechlaboratory295@gmail. com

Businesses for sale

Business For Sale In South Pattaya Business for sale in South Pattaya.

Would easily convert into a restaurant. Shop house with bar and four rooms.Two of which can be rented out.See Google places for business and look for Jasmine Bar south Pattaya you will see photos of bar and rooms. 650000 Baht or near offer.

650,000 THB Phone: 0848769270 Email: leeandmoreagain@gmail. com

Bar Restaurant For Sale East Pattaya The darkside. Very popular in expat community with seating for 60 and 8 pool teams.

Good profits and low overheads. Has 4 years left on 5 year lease. With no key money and low rent. Accounts available. Excellent business. 1.3 million + stock at value.

1,300,000 THB Email: john@dxthai.com

Urgent Sale Language School Pattaya Certified By The Ministry Of Education

Spa-massage Shop For Sale In Udon Thani.

internet and we provide a free after service and free set up service via email,skype or 12 call phoneOne payment 3999 Baht NO MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTIONS FREE POSTAGE VIA EMS IN Thailand 3,999 THB Email: sugardaddyken100@yahoo. co.uk

Crystal Spa,,, Massage Shop for sale in Udon Thani,,, All fittings less than one year old,,, Much time & effort put in to create this beautiful spa by myself & business partner Anne who is leaving due to lottery win.

Includes 2 Thai massage mats,, 2 Aloma- deep tissue massage tables, 2 Foot massage chairs,,, 2 air conditioners,,, Stereo,,, Wi Fi,,, Printer, Storage cupboards,, for equipment.

Along with separate side room with washing machine,,, sink, Fridge & cooker,,,, Small coffee- drinks selling counter outside with Large Patio for drinks & snacks outside. Next to Ruysuk Hotel on Aydunyaded road,,,, rent 8000pm. Building owned by good family who can extend lease as long as you needed,,,,,, 300,000 bht please ring Mark 0627928264.

Or Anne. 0862313711. For Details & Viewing,,, 300 THB Email: yogimark@live.com

One Stop For Generator Requirement We deal in all types of old and new generators. Electrical and mechanical job is also done here.

Our team is expert Bharat Diesel was established in 1984. We are into repairing of all types of generators including cummins, leyland, kirlosker, MWM, perkins, volvo 62.5 k.v.a.to 5000 k.v.a. are repaired with guarantee. All types of parts for generator are also available here.

Email us at alamsagir40@gmail.com, alamsagir998@gmail.com 200,000 THB Email: priyanagar249@gmail.com

Mobile Phones

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Platinum Gold 128gb

Electronics Aconatic Digital Set Top Box An2301t2 New

Investors Dream Property

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Platinum Gold 128GB is brand new sealed in the box and unlocked with all its complete accessories in the box , it is factory unlocked comes with different colors.

400 THB

Factory Unlocked Apple Iphone 6s 64gb A fantastic investment;for sale with tenant, 3 year lease renewable,opportunity with very high returns on rental for 15,000 THB (7.5%). This house is situated in Nibbana Shade,with easy access to shops and markets in Soi Khao Talo, Offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, Euro kitchen, fully furnished, 3 air-cons, Internet and cable TV. communal swimming pool,24hr security,Fitness room,Tennis court,Basketball court and Relaxation gardens.

2,500,000 THB Email: giogio225509@gmail.com

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- Certified by the Ministry of Education (MOE) - Located along North Pattaya Road - Up and running, good staff in placem, profitable with plenty of students - Possibility to give work permits School under Thai name, License can be transferred easily Please email me forsaleinthailand@gmail.com Direct buyers ONLY! 1,500,000 THB Email: forsaleinthailand@gmail.com

- Aconatic digital set top box AN2301T2 - Never used - Location : Pattaya / Soi Khao talo 4 - Price : ★ 1.000 THB ★ - If you have any questions please call me : 0871351920 / English 1,000 THB Phone: 0871351920 Email: ilgincbirbilgi@gmail.com Expat Television Tv For Expats WORKS WORLDWIDEWatch UK USA German French Italian norway sweden and denmark TV Channels all the mainstream plus sports channels such as Sky,BT Sports,Bien,Espn,Setanta,Fox,Star and Much more.We also provide 1000s of movies including the latest releasesThe box operates via the

Factory Sealed Apple iPhone 6S Brand New In The Box iPhone 6S Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic Lightning to USB cable USB power adapter Documentation 1 Year Warranty Skype: Live:mobilexinc Tel.: +12097105263 WhatsApp:+1(530)3640307 or +254710116711 Email: Mobilexinc@hotmail.com 700 THB Email: Mobilexinc@hotmail.com

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Cameras

Brand New Original Canon Eos 5d Mark 3 Camera Brand new original Canon EOS 5D Mark 3 Camera with complete accessories and 12 months warranty Skype: original.product1 35,950 THB Email: myrights001@gmail.com

Employment Offering work

Web Developers Wanted AWcode are seeking talented web developers to join our growing team in East Pattaya.If you have over 1 year relevant experience and are familiar with PHP, wordpress and MySQL please send us your resume.

Phone: +66815884380 Email: m@awcode.com

Gardener / Handyman We are in need of full time gardener who can drive sometimes and do general maintenance helping owner at times. 5 day week Monday to Friday 07:00 > 16:00 Good salary and long term employment offered 12,000 THB Email: pdthai2013@gmail.com

Multiple Opportunities Available Visa & Work Permit Provided!

Employment Opportunities Available In Pattaya City & Surrounding Areas Positions Available: Full Time English Teachers (Native Speakers Only) For those interested in a long term income opportunity while living in Thailand. · Experience Preferred But Not Required · Degree Preferred But Not Required · Multiple Positions Available · Competitive Monthly Salary · Business Visa Provided · Work Permit Provided Applicants MUST be available to start work in October (2015) for the beginning of the second school semester. All other applicants may apply at any time.

30,000 THB Email: FLTeachers@outlook.com

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Hobby and Sport Music

Yamaha Piano For Sale Bought year 2008 and never used / All original invoices / Paid 168,000.00 THB / Asking now for only 70,000.00 THB or Nearest Offer(Buyer must collect) Contact; Chalieo Mitault @ 0899382778 70,000 THB Email: patrickmitault@gmail.com

Sell Brand New Yamaha Tyros 5 76 Key

indicator LEDs; a comfortable 11-Inch leather-wrapped rim; and steel gas, brake, and clutch pedals.

6,500 THB Email: larisa@frolova.org

Home and Garden Refrigerator With Small Ice Box Samsung, 49 inches High, 22 inches Wide, 22inches DepthVery clean and in very good condition. Also an Toshiba Curve same size also very good condition.Call or e-mail for photo.3000 baht each 3,000 THB Phone: 0848769270 Email: leeandmoreagain@gmail. com Land For Sale

Gym and Fitness

Personal Training @ Home Where do you find a decent Trainer in Pattaya? And who wants to sit in this traffic trying to get to a gym and back home? Personal Training at your house/condo. Weekdays between 5pm-7pm and Saturdays between 8am-10am. Sessions last about 30-40 minutes. 1000baht for one person, 1500baht for two people. I also give personalised gym programs and diet plans for weight management, digestive issues and hormonal health.

1,000 THB Email: sunelv@gmail.com

Stuff For Sale

Yamaha Tyros 5 76 Key Arranger Workstation Keyboard with stand speakers Accessories: Manual, AC Power Cable, Music Stand, CD-Rom Package Content : AC power cord Music rest and brackets CD-ROM Owner 1,700 THB

NEW / Weber E330 / 40,000 bt NEW / Weber Q1200 / 12,000 bt NEW / Weber 22 inch with Cover / 12,000 bt NEW / Cuisinart Portable Stainless grill / 15,000 bt NEW / 10 person Raft / 9,000 bt NEW / King (14 Inch) Memory Foam Mattress 39,000 bt NEW / King (5 1/2 inch) Memory Foam Topper 14,000 bt New / Britax Car seat / 14,000 bt NEW / Graco Baby swing / 14,000 bt 15,000 THB Email: evanpinckes@gmail.com

Furniture

Folding Table & Chairs For Sale Pattaya ที่ดินเปล่า ตลอดทางเข้าจนถึงที่ดินที่ขายมีโครงการต่างๆ ที่ดินเนื้อที่ 5 ไร่ 95 ตาราวา ขายยกแปลง ราคา 25,000,000 บาทถ้วน ใกล้กับถนนบายพาส 7 มีทางสาธารณะ สองทาง Land For Sale Land area of 5 acres 95 Tarawa sale on 25,000,000 baht close to Bypass Road 7 and has two public road. โทร/Call 085 - 430 - 7659 E-mail: Phanuthat@parusfm.asia id line: phanuthat_ea 25,000,000 THB

Land For Sale ที่ดินเปล่า ตลอดทางเข้าจนถึงที่ดินที่ขายมีโครงการต่างๆ ที่ดินเนื้อที่ 5 ไร่ 95 ตาราวา ขายยกแปลง ราคา 25,000,000 บาทถ้วน ใกล้กับถนนบายพาส 7 มีทางสาธารณะ สองทาง Land For Sale Land area of 5 acres 95 Tarawa sale on 25,000,000 baht close to Bypass Road 7 and has two public road. โทร/Call 085 - 430 - 7659 E-mail: Phanuthat@parusfm.asia id line: phanuthat_ea 25,000,000 THB

- Folding table and & 2 plastic chairs with 2 chair cushions. - Location : Pattaya / Soi Khao talo 4 - Price : 800 THB - If you have any questions please call me : 0871351920 / English 800 THB Phone: 0871351920 Email: ilgincbirbilgi@gmail.com

Appliances

Smokeless Electric Grill

Games and Toys

Selling Logitech G27 Racing Wheel (with Shifter Unit And Pedals).

A simulator-grade racing wheel, the Logitech G27 Racing Wheel is designed to deliver the definitive sim racing experience for the PC, Playstation 2 and Playstation 3. It features a powerful, dual-motor force feedback mechanism with exceptionally quiet helical gearing; a six-speed shifter with push-down reverse gear; integrated RPM / shift

- Clean and good working condition - I used only four times - Price : 800 THB - If you have any questions please call me : 0871351920 / English 800 THB Phone: 0871351920 Email: ilgincbirbilgi@gmail.com

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Cleaning Liquid In Bulk Free Shipping In Thailand

Lighting

Thai Herbal Compress Ball Make To Order Wholesale

Led Lighting Various Products Suppliers‎

Free shipping within ThailandWholesale and OEM Bulk Soap Gel and all Cleaning Liquid that needed in the spa, resort and restaurants.Minimum Order 330$USD (or 10,000Thaibaht), mixable with other products inthis category; soap and cleaning liquid in bulk onlyLead time: 3-30 business days depend on order.Price are NOT included VAT.FOB price at the company in Bangkok, Thailand.

Free Shipping within Thailand 1-3 business daysOrder via the message box here orFactory is guarantee by standard of Food and drug association Approval, biodegradable, Excellent quality of ingredients (Food Grade) and guarantee from department of livestock department that our products can be used in slaughterhouse.

10,000 THB Phone: 0979636626 Email: royalbeau.com@gmail.com

Chang Sin LED is one of the leading LED Lighting Company in bangkok, Thailand, China, specializing and providing Complete Range of LED products with best manufacturing technology and high class quality products. We provide a large range of LED products which are aimed to meet different lighting needs to various types of customers with the best LED Lighting Solution. Our LED Lights are applicable for Offices, Homes, Shopping Malls, Showrooms, Hotels, Home Theaters, Farm Houses, Architectural Lighting and almost all areas of lighting. We can also provide LED Lighting as per customer’s requirements on selective basis.

We at Jear Hoaw Energy aim in increasing customer satisfaction by providing our customers with good quality products and services. We are always working on introducing new type of LED Lights as per the market needs and keeping pace with the new inventions of LED Lights in the International markets. We at Jear Hoaw Energy are 65 THB Email: kimbery2@gmail.com

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Thai herbal compressed ball for face3 choices 15g 0.83$USD per a piece(25thaibaht)minimum 100 pieces each kindFree Shipping within Thailand.Aloe Vera helps moisturizer,relaxTanaka helps smooth skin and lighterOriginal helps the face skin has good blood circulationBody Herbal Compress Ball 50,100, 150 200g made from more than 15 types of herbs50g: 1$(30thaibaht)100g: 1.50$USD(45thaibaht)150g: 1.60$USD (48thaibaht)200g: 1.67$USD (50thaibaht)Make to order only, please order in advance 7 - 15 days, as we always make it fresh for best quality.Benefit: Helps reduce muscle pain, flow the blood circulation, healthy skin. USE: soak in room temperature water then steam it till it hot. Wait till it warm, don’t let it cold, then compress it on face softly.

2,500 THB Phone: 0979636626 Email: royalbeau.com@gmail.com

Cosmetics and skincare

Whitening Body Bar Soap Cheap Wholesale

Wholesale Skin Care In Bulk Or Odm Free Shipping Within Thailand Wholesale skin care in bulkStart from small amount depend on productsFacial cream, body cream, whitening/lightening/fair ness cream, moisturizer cream, gold gel and anti aging cream and more.

Free Shipping within ThailandMake to Order Lead time of production: 3-14 days depend on the queue.

Food and Drug Association Approval, and Certificate of Free Sale letter availableFor make to order will take minimum 7 business days for letter inquiry.Order more than our minimum, please contact us for quotation.

800 THB Phone: 0979636626 Email: royalbeau.com@gmail.com

Pets

Large Dog Kennel Large metal and wood Dog Kennel for sale.Call or e-mail me for photo.

South Pattaya.

2,000 THB Phone: 0848769270 Email: leeandmoreagain@gmail. com

Pure Persian Male Stud Service Wanted Hi...I am looking for stud service for my female Persian cat...she is now in heat!I am in Pattaya...Call me or send me an email!

Phone: 091-993-1200 Email: gillaplante@gmail.com

Chihuahhua Puppies For Sale

Miscellaneous Dancing Table For Party / A-go-go Dancing table suitable for parties and Agogo bar 1,000 THB Phone: 0848769270 Email: leeandmoreagain@gmail. com

Loan Assistance Magna Carta Law Office can assist you in securing loans from a min.

700,000 up to a max. of 50M Baht through various financial institutions with no credit checks. All loans are secured against either land or property. Call 0824791204 for details.

Phone: 038373735 Phone: 0824791204 Email: ruby@magnacarta.co.th

whitening bar soap Cheap FREE shipping within ThailandColorful whitening body bar soap 100gMixed berried whitening body bar soap 70gRetail 30 thaibaht per a pieceWholesale price50 pieces 20 thaibaht each piece100 pieces 12 thaibaht each piece1,000 pieces 11 thaibaht each piece10,000 pieces 10 thaibaht each piece20,000 pieces 9 thaibaht each pieceIf interesting to do OEM, ODM, or wholesale, please feel free to contact us at email aboveor Line : thaiherbcare 30 THB Phone: 0979636626 Email: royalbeau.com@gmail.com

4 chihuahua Puppies for Sale 5000 Baht EachOwner Australian based in chiang raiFly BKK 1500 Baht0875770674 5,000 THB Email: hamnasheeda@gmail.com

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Papillon Puppies 2 Girls And 1 Boy For Sale

Harley-davidson Leather Jacket

The girls are 12,000 each and the boy is 10,0000875770674 12,000 THB Email: hamnasheeda@gmail.com

Genuine Harley-Davidson Jacket, in perfect condition Size 38 men size 1,000 THB Phone: 0890160950 Email: stcathjr@gmail.com

Clothing and Fashion

Leather Jacket

Personals Seeking Women

Looking For Cute Girl To Join Me Hi cutie,good looking and smart german guy, 49 yo, is looking for you to join me during my winter retreat in Pattaya for 3 months. You should be good looking and natural, no bar girl. Looking forward to receiving your email with photo.

Email: ldwgfrnk@aol.com I have a collection of Leather Jackets in good condition. All sizes.. Both for Men and Women. n.If interested in seeing them please contact me...

500 THB Phone: 0890160950 Email: stcathjr@gmail.com

Services Need To Rent Property In Thailand ?

Let us search for your property for rental5000bt-!!!!! Fee same as first monthly rental.contact : ged English or mint thai 5,000 THB Email: Gedeye@icloud.com

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TRADER GIANT X WORD DECEMBER 2015 Important Phone Numbers Banglamung Police Station Sukhumvit Rd, Banglamung Tel: 038 222 100 Banglamung Post Office Tel: 038 428 225 Chonburi Immigration Office Soi 5, Jomtien Beach Road Jomtien Post Office Soi 5, Jomtien Beach Road (to 4.30pm Mon-Fri) Tel: 038 231 944 Naklua Fire Brigade Sukhumvit Rd, Banglamung Tel: 038 221 000 Pattaya City Helpline Tel: 1337 Pattaya City Hall North Pattaya Road Tel: 038 253 100 Pattaya City Hospital Soi Buakhow Tel: 038 420 562 Pattaya Electricity Banglamung office Tel: 038 221 007 Hotline: 1129 (for electricity failures) Pattaya Fire Brigade Third Road, South Pattaya Tel: 038 424 678 Pattaya Health Department Tel: 038 429 374 Pattaya Memorial Hospital Tel: 038 429 422 Pattaya City Police Station cnr Beach Rd & Soi 9 Tel: 038 429 325 Pattaya Post Office Sukhumvit Rd (nr Na Jomtien) Tel: 038 429 341 Pattaya Tourist Police Pratamnak Road, nr Fitness Park Tel: 1155 Tel: 038 429 371 Pattaya Water Works Tel: 038 222 462 Sawang Boriboon Rescue Service Hotline: 1669

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57. Vivacious (7) 59. Blood vessel (6) 61. Confectionery (5) 63. Mode (5) 65. Surfeit (4) 70. Try (7) 72. Final demand (9) 75. Hide (7) 77. Endured (9) 78. Circumference (9) 79. Additional (5) 80. Withstands (7) 81. Moved downward (9) 82. Show (7)

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26. Unit of weight (5) 27. Notion (4) 28. Six-sided figures (5) 29. Stringed instrument (6) 30. Vegetable (7) 31. Part of a plant (4) 32. Drawing pin (4) 35. Relating to the moon (5) 37. Fussilade (5) 38. Remote (7) 40. Without difficulty (6) 43. Gift (7) 45. Beaming (7) 46. Way out (4) 47. Fraudulent (5) 48. Redact (4)

50. Send payment (5) 52. Temporary inactivity (5) 54. Rescue from danger (4) 55. Persona (9) 58. State of equilibrium (7) 60. Comments (7) 62. Injured (7) 64. Restricted (7) 66. Misconception (7) 67. Standing (6) 68. Come out into view (6) 69. Frightened (6) 71. Stories (5) 73. Sorts (5) 74. Domesticated (5) 76. Praise (5)

1. Seafarer (7) 4. Intrepid (9) 9. Own (7) 13. Direction (5) 15. Periodic publications (9) 16. Meat eater (9) 17. Permitted (7) 18. Part of a staircase (9) 19. Peculiarity (7) 20. Impartial (4) 21. Hackneyed (5) 23. Varieties (5) 25. Epic (6) 30. Cowered (7)

1. Unremarkable (7) 2. Characteristic of country life (5) 3. Cure (6) 4. Mathematics (7) 5. Twelve (5) 6. Frank (6) 7. Beginning (5) 8. Made safe (7) 9. Tropical bird (6) 10. Con (7) 11. Wear away (5) 12. Notable or unusual sight (9) 14. Wailing (7) 20. Part of a golf course (7) 22. Historical store of information (7) 24. Inactive (5)

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| EXPAT LIVING

By Kevin Cain

AN EXPAT IN PATTAYA STILL TRYING

TO UNDERSTAND THE CULTURE Like many people who end up living as an Expat in some strange and foreign land it was never planned that I would settle and live in Pattaya or even Thailand for that matter.

My journey came totally unexpectedly and out of personal misfortune. Recovering from a serious illness I found that living in a tropical climate was ideal for my condition and bit by bit my migration became permanent.

Every Expat has a story and most are involved and complicated, you never quite meet the ordinary Joe thousands of miles from home and stories differ from heartbreak to business ventures and even plain mistakes.

My journey has finally taken me to live on the Gulf of Thailand and my home has been Pattaya City for the last five years.

The initial Thai language course was my first foray into trying to understand my new countrymen and to be honest it was a bit of a disaster. Languages were never my forte but at least European languages have a Latin derivative you can normally work things out from. But trying to learn to speak Thai for a Ferang is like learning to speak for the first time.

and eat, whether it be as a family unit or just a group of friends they take the opportunity to chat about their day over a bowl of noodles or some soup.

Understanding the simple ritual of daily life such as meal times can open the door to understanding of a culture that is difficult for a westerner to comprehend. My formal Thai classes were not nearly so educational as my dinner times natterings in crowded restaurants, and although some of the phrases and words are slang I found myself slowly being understood.

That is not to say because I can speak Taxi Cab Thai I can fully understand this alien and exotic culture, because I definitely do not. After five years of trying to ingratiate myself and to blend into society as a local, I still feel as far away from my goal as ever. Sometimes I just give up, put some decent Soul music on my iPod and drift back to different days. Then an hour later some bizarre and unrelated event will remind me of why this place is so wonderful and to spur my understanding to greater levels.

So how can you possibly understand a new culture if you cannot understand what is being said? Relying on the hope that the other person can speak English seems to be most Expat's policy and that is the underlying problem for all Ferangs. I had to go in search of another way to understand my hosts and it came to me that something more simple should be looked at.

UK does not really have a food culture but I soon became aware that food is a uniting factor for all Thais and something you can understand. What to eat, when to eat and most importantly how to eat can give you an insight as to how the Thai people think. Thais take time out to sit down together

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By Neil Hutchison

Christmas in Pattaya

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hristmas is not a good time of year for the pig population of Thailand. Every bar worthy of the name puts on a party, the centerpiece of which is most often a very unhappy pig roasting over a spit. The punters are out in force; their numbers only matched by the mass of coloured balloons tied to everything resembling a fixture. And the girls? The Bar Hostesses may not fully understand the significance of Christmas in its traditional sense, but that doesn’t dampen their enthusiasm. Red ‘Santa’ caps and short red skirts are the fashion of the moment and ‘Melly Kit Mart’ replaces their usual greeting of ‘Hello Sexy Man’. ’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the sois, All the creatures were stirring, including katoeys; The piglets were hung o’er the spits with care, In hopes that the punters soon would be there; The Ladies were resplendent, all dressed in red, While visions of sugar-daddies danced through their head ...

(My apologies to Clement Clarke Moore for that desecration of his splendid poem.)

By midnight, the explosion of popping balloons means the long night has reached its peak. Last year I was sitting at a beer bar talking with a long-time friend, Nok, having a great time drinking and playing games, but that all came to an abrupt end when one of her ‘customers’ turned up on his motorbike. She rushed out to greet him then quickly returned to the mamasan with the cash for her bar fine.

As she retrieved her handbag she gave me a smile and a conciliatory, “Sorry, I have to go,” knowing full well I would understand. Sitting unattended, I could only watch as she slipped out into the night. ... She sprang on his bike, to her friends gave a whistle, And away they both flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim, ’ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.”

The good thing about Christmas Day in Thailand is all the shops are open, affording the opportunity to make some post-last-minute purchases. During the previous week the department stores are crowded with conscientious farang doing their Christmas shopping, so I prefer to shop after the event to avoid the crowds and take advantage of the many heavily-discounted bargains available.

This year I only have to buy one thoughtful gift for a long-suffering tee ruk. I have already assured her that I’ve learned my lesson from last year when my gift of a 1,000 baht phonecard was received less enthusiastically than expected. I tried to explain it was a practical gift, something she could utilize every day but, apparently, it was not ‘lo-man-tic’ enough. I was given the impression the only thing less appreciated would have been if I’d paid her parking fines.

This year I have to come up with something romantic, big, wrappable and expensive-looking. In the past, before wrapping any non-convertible gift, I would spend a little time removing the price tag so the recipient would not know how much I paid (or didn’t pay). In Pattaya however, the female recipients of my rare gifts

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often survey the item as if looking for the price tag. And when they don’t find one, they come straight out and ask me how much it cost.

To Westerners this behaviour is rude, but to Thais it is perfectly acceptable. I’m used to it now and have devised a cunning plan. I have a set of my own blank price tags and can set my printer to print out any amount I want on the small labels. Say I purchase a gift for 300 baht, I remove that tag and replace it with one reading 1,300 baht before wrapping the item. When she receives it and checks the price, the lady merely thinks I was stupid for paying too much rather than being the Cheap Charlie that I am.

Of course, once the Christmas cheer dies down, New Year’s Eve arrives, proving once again that time flies when you’re having fun. I usually take a moment to ponder the year that has been; the experiences I’ve had, the people I’ve met and my personal life, in order to gauge success or otherwise. Considering our current world is being run by lunatics, I am happy to be here in fantasyland watching, at a safe distance, the machinations of the world’s braindead political masters behaving as if they were a pile of dung beetles fighting over a morsel of dung.

Fortunately, I am still in reasonable health. Unfortunately, my finances are not so healthy. If it really is ‘easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven’, then I have a BIG chance of making it through those Pearly Gates one day. At least, if I am excluded, the reason won’t be for failing some heavenly means test.

But I tend to think and analyse too much. Perhaps the best way to enjoy life is either by being as dumb as a doorknob or the wisest of the street-wise.

I’ve met some guys who are so stupid it is a wonder they ever survived to adulthood.

They are so gullible they believe everything they see, hear and read. And you know what?

They have a wonderful time. They enter a bar, meet a girl who professes her deep and undying love for them, give her a wad of money to help with her family’s ‘problem’ and leave happy, believing the girl really did fall in love with them after only five minutes. They sleep like babies.

I’ve met other guys who are so clever they outcon the con artists, out-lie the liars and out-smart the smarties. They get the better of anyone who tries to get the better of them and, they too, have a great time.

They will go into a bar, meet a girl, profess undying love for her and promise her the world. Once she thinks they are the greatest thing since McDonalds introduced McSomDtum to the menu, they take her for a (free) ride.

They too, sleep like babies.

Then, there are the rest of us – the walking mediocrity.

Stuck between the optimist and the pessimist, we know too much to be truly happy in fantasyland but too little to survive in a pool of sharks. We are the ones with a B-minus average in the classroom of life. The fool sees everything as white. The wise man sees everything as black. All we see is grey. We know better than to believe everything we see or hear and we won’t accept everything at face value. We don’t know enough to reject everything we see and hear and are perpetually wondering whether, this time, it may actually be true. This time it really may be the ‘best price’ or maybe this time she really does love me. We are stuck in a world of uncertainty. And we don’t sleep.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

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