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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
Open Auditions for 'Inspector Drake and the Perfekt Crime' by David Tristram


Pattaya Players (Home of Pattaya's Professional Amateurs) is proud to announce their upcoming audition for 'Inspector Drake and the Perfekt Crime' by David Tristram. There are 5 parts for 3 adult males and 2 adult females of varying ages. 

Synopsis:  When a genius commits murder, the plan is perfect.  But is it foolproof?  The legendary Inspector Drake is here to face his greatest ever challenge, as he attempts to unravel a plot with more twists in it than a Bavarian pretzel!

Auditions will be held at The Eastern Grand Palace Hotel at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, June 19, 2012.  All interested parties both talent-wise and back stage should plan on attending.  The performances will take place on September 28-29, 2012.  For further details of audition requirements, please email pattayaplayers@gmail.com.

Character Descriptions (please note that casting ages are flexible):
Dr. Short – a genius scientist who is rather eccentric but not clever enough to beat the legendary Inspector Drake – middle aged male

Sergeant Plod – Old school dopey sergeant – any age male

Inspector Drake – Young & flirty, insistent on getting his leg over whenever possible.  Needs to be an energetic and physically capable actor with excellent comedic timing necessary – male younger than the Sergeant

Sabrina – Dr. Short's daughter, (or is she?). Feisty and sassy.  Fairly large role – any age female

Miss Short – Dr. Short's daughter (or is she?). Similar to Sabrina, but not as big of a part – any age female

The Pattaya Players continue to look for corporate and private sponsors to help offset their current set-up costs.  Please consider joining 2012 current sponsors: AA Insurance Brokers, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, The Cavanaugh Community Center, Indian By Nature, LCIT, Yorkies, Spectrum Audio, Ltd., St. Andrews International School, Steps & Rhythm Dance Academy, Pattaya Mail and Pattaya People Radio in helping the Pattaya Players to continue being the premier creative arts organization in Pattaya! For directions to the audition and more information, please e-mail pattayaplayers@gmail.com.

Monday, May 28, 2012

Hilton Pattaya unveils new rooftop restaurant and bar

Boasting impressive interior design to offer guests spectacular views of Pattaya City, Horizon features 1,390 square meters of indoor and outdoor space, which includes three private dining rooms with floor to ceiling glass panels allowing for seamless views over the city and the bay. Guests can also enjoy a few drinks at the open-air Infinity Bar while taking in views of the skyline.

Horizon is also available for reservations by guests who wish to book the venue for an extravagant and memorable private event – setting new standards for entertainment in Pattaya.

"As a popular tourist destination, Pattaya is already well known for its wide selection of diverse and sophisticated dining options. We sought to differentiate the food and beverage offerings at Hilton Pattaya by providing a 'modern twist' to the food and drinks served. The exceptional dining experiences at the hotel are complemented by equally impressive views, ambience and service. We anticipate that for many international and domestic travelers visiting Pattaya, a visit to one of Hilton Pattaya's outstanding restaurants and bars will be high on their 'To Do list' and naturally Horizon, with its unique-design philosophy, will top that list," said Harald Feurstein, general manager, Hilton Pattaya.

Click on the link to read the full article.

http://www.etravelblackboardasia.com/article/84218/hilton-pattaya-unveils-new-rooftop-restaurant-and-bar-horizon

Monday, May 21, 2012

Rear of the Year 2012


On Friday, June 18, 2012 saw the Pattaya Pride Rear of the Year 2012 held at the Copa Showbar in Boyz Town. The event raised over 50,000 THB for Pattaya Pride charities.

The winning rears are pictured above. Left to right: Mr Popular stickers; Rear of the Year 2012 and Mr Popular; 3rd Place; 2nd Place.

A full gallery of photos are available at http://www.copapattaya.com/roy12/index.html

Sunday, May 13, 2012

60 Years a Queen


From Le Café Royale

On Sunday 3rd June Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth will be celebrating her Diamond Jubilee to commemorate 60 years of The Queens reign. The Queen came to the throne on 6th February 1952 and her Coronation took place on 2nd June 1953.

Le Café Royale will be celebrating this auspicious occasion in it's own inimitable way and loyal subjects and all our friends are invited to join us.

The evening will commence at 7.30pm with a Best Of British Buffet and we will then be showing the River Thames Pageant live on the big screen from 8pm. As usual the patriotic evening will end with a rousing feast of Pomp,Circumstance and flag waving.

Please note due to the great interest in this event early booking is advisable.

Phuket Pride 2012 update


Phuket Pride 2012 – April 22 to 28

The Phuket Loves You (PLU) Club in its first year of promoting a new way of Celebrating Pride, with the theme "Join our family," enabled our community to raise almost 300,000 baht which will be donated to various LGBT & HIV/AIDS charities or initiatives in Thailand. The following are the organizations and initiatives that will receive these donates: Andaman Power Phuket, The Life home Project Foundation Phuket, Patong Hospital, Phrabatnampu Temple in Bangkok and finally developing and implementing an awareness program for HIV/AIDS and STD for Paradise Soi.

These monies were raised from several events throughout the week and a special acknowledgement and thank you to the following businesses and individuals: Mr Gay Phuket competition run by Fong Kaew Mansions (125,000 Baht), Charity auction by Backstage Bar (50,000 Baht), Private collection by Mr. Barry and friends (42,000 Baht) and finally PLU Club events and donations.

Pride week consisted of various events such as an intercultural workshop, an educational film screening, four nights of street parties in Soi Paradise, a grand Pride parade through the streets of Patong and culminated in 2 day Big Stage event at the football field in Patong.

"Join our Family" theme challenged our community to become involved in creating and implementing this year's event.  Special acknowledgement and thank you are given to the staff of Sundowners, Club One Seven and CC Bloom's Hotel, plus many of our Farang and Thai community members who contributed their time and effort to help make the 2 day Big Stage events and Pride Parade possible.

Given our effort to become more visible to our LGBT Community by having our event at the football field in Patong, we received a last minute donation of 50,000 baht from Mr. David P. Mitchelhill from Techasia Limited who stated that "anything that increases the visibility, acceptance and community spirit around the LGBT community on Phuket, both resident and visitors, can only be applauded."  He further stated that "Techasia Limited would like to support your efforts for 2013 and be a corporate sponsor. We therefore will make a sponsorship payment of Baht 200,000 in support of Phuket Pride 2013."

PLU Club would also like to thank Patong Municipality and our many sponsors who, without their generous donations of money, time and media coverage, Pride week could not have taken place.

The Chair of the PLU Club Ken Miller said "despite only having four months to plan and having so many challenges thrown at us including a real Tsunami warning two weeks before and an internet rumor of another one on 28th April, it was through the dedication of everyone involved including those who attended the week's events and lined the streets of Patong to support our parade that we were able to keep the events on course. On behalf of the PLU Club and the Pride Committee, we would like to thank each and every one of them for supporting our events and community."

The aim of the PLU Club over the next few years is to widen the week's event; it is fully accepted that Patong is where the heart of our LGBT community lives but the soul of our community is located throughout Phuket Island. During the next few years it is hoped that PLU Club will hold Pride events throughout Phuket, bringing together the whole of Phuket's Thai and Farang LGBT communities as well as our non-gay supporters.
Creating a healthier community for our LGBT community, we will be working towards raising over one million Baht a year for LGBT & HIV/AIDs organizations and initiatives.  For information on how to get involved in Phuket Pride as a volunteer or sponsor please email: info@phuket-pride.com.

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Photo courtesy of www.beachpatong.com

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Rice Aid Campaign Charity Concert

Musicians 4 Charity will be hosting a special night of entertainment and celebration, why not show your support and have some fun in the process.

All proceeds will be donated to The Father Ray Foundation.

The event will be held on 17 June, 2012 from 6pm at the Sraan Restaurant, Thepprasit Road, Pattaya,

For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/405633862789469/

“Dine And Fly” with Hilton Pattaya is back


Hilton Pattaya recently announced that 'Dine 'n' Fly with Hilton Pattaya' is back for the second year in a row. The promotion allows guests to enjoy both food and beverage deals and the luxurious spa treatments with the chance to win great prizes.
By spending THB 3,000* at any of Hilton Pattaya's restaurants, eforeaTM spa at Hilton or on in-room dining, guests stand the chance to jet off on an unforgettable holiday for two to Conrad Koh Samui, Hilton Kuala Lumpur or Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris.

Six winners will either receive return airfares with two nights' accommodation and daily breakfast at one of the destinations, or be entitled to one of these at Hilton Pattaya:
• One-year eforeaTM spa membership for one person
• One-night stay in Deluxe Plus Seaview room and eforeaTM spa treatment for two persons
• One-night stay in Grand Ocean Suite with dinner for two persons at Horizon restaurant

There are six great prizes to be won so there's never been a better time to enjoy the distinctive dining and spa experience at Hilton Pattaya.

Promotion period is from 1st May 2012-16th October 2012.

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Monday, April 30, 2012

Pattaya Players present "Play On! Tickets now on sale

Friday & Saturday, June 1-2, 2012 @ 7pm
 Pattaya Players to Present "Play On!"

The Pattaya Players are proud to announce that tickets are now on sale for their full length, laugh-a-minute production of "Play On!" by Rick Abbot.  This production will run for two nights only on Friday, June 1st and Saturday, June 2nd.  Directed by Ken Lund, this show within a show will delight patrons of all ages!

Amateur dramatics takes a good-natured ribbing in "Play On," Rick Abbot's 1980 comedy about the offstage and onstage antics of a community theater group.  When the theatre group is offered the royalty-free play "Murder Most Foul" from new playwright Phyllis Montague, the group welcome the chance to put the theatre back into the black for the first time in years. The group tries desperately to put on the play, amid all kinds of maddening interference from its authoress, who keeps revising the script until almost opening night. During the actual performance anything that can go wrong does. At the curtain call, Phyllis decides to give a speech on the state of the modern theatre and what befalls her is the madcap climax to this hilarious romp!

"It's a theater group that's been together for years and years," Pattaya Players President Christopher Parsons says. "They're putting on an original play, and they're down to the last four days." The first act takes place at rehearsal, the second act, during dress rehearsal, and the last act is opening night. "Since so many things have been changed during rehearsals, they forget their lines and their entrances are late and early.  It's a spectacular mess!" Parsons notes.  What sets this 10-character comedy apart from popular Michael Frayn's "Noises Off," though, is that in the other play, the theatergoer has a backstage view; in "Play On," the show is performed to the audience. From either vantage, it means an inordinate amount of physical business to work out!  "Play On" features a talented ensemble cast, including Cailin Terhaar, Chris Harman, Jenn Blais, Katie Austin, Patricia Smith, Mara Swankey, Nick Lewis, Rob DeWolfe, Wendy Khan and John Mocny.

Show times are at 7:00 p.m. (with dinner beginning at 5:00 p.m.) on Friday and Saturday, June 1-2. Tickets are 1,000 Baht (inclusive of show plus an "all you can eat" buffet dinner at The White Horse Tavern) and can be purchased directly from cast and Board members or  by emailing pattayaplayers@gmail.com. More information can be found at http://www.pattayaplayers.org/.  Seating for the Players' summer productions fill early, so prompt ticket reservations are suggested!

Eastern Grand Palace is located on Soi Khao Talo (see map).

Monday, April 23, 2012

New movies in gay Pattaya: April 22

Gay Affairs Pattaya: New movies in gay Pattaya: April 22:
New movies showing this week in gay Pattaya. Click on the link above to view the post at gayaffairspattaya.blogspot.com

Pattaya International Music Festival 2012



Standby for more traffic jams this weekend as the crowds come for the Pattaya International Music Festival. The following is from www.thailandlandofsmiles.com

"It's that time of year again for the Pattaya International Music Festival; taking place all along Beach road starting the weekend of April 27th and going through the 29th. With the crowds of  Songkran still fresh in our memories, Pattaya will hurriedly reading itself for thousands of music lovers. Over a half a million people are expected this year!

"The festivities will begin at 6pm each day and go straight through midnight with stages strategically placed all along Beach road featuring reggae, rock, hip hop, pop, blues and many other forms of music to be enjoyed. The Pattaya Music Festival will be a place where Thai and foreign artists come together, entertain audiences, show their musical talents, and promote ecotourism activities."

Read more: http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2012/04/21/pattaya-international-music-festival-2/#ixzz1sqgmk8AA
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Friday, April 20, 2012

"Over Love Music Festival 2012"

Sqweez Animal
The "Over Love Music Festival 2012" was announced yesterday.

Many famous singers will gather to perform romantic love songs in the impressive surroundings of Silverlake.

Concert Organizer Chansrisorn Maneechai said there are 14 well-known singers such as Room 39, Friday, Sqweez Animal, and La Ong Fong who will perform at the concert.

La Ong Fong
The "Over Love Music Festival 2012" will be held on June 30 at the Silverlake Vineyard in Pattaya.

Concert goers can purchase tickets at the V-booking counter, and True shops nationwide, and the concert price is 1,200 baht.
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185 Pattaya men conscripted to the military


More than 600 men from the Pattaya area recently attended the annual conscription event at Banglamung Community Centre.

"All Thai male nationals at age 21 must submit themselves for the draft, although many are turned away for not meeting physical requirements, excused for educational reasons or dismissed due to too many applicants," writes Vittaya Yoondron at www.pattayamail.com

This year's attendees were from Nongprue, Huay Yai, Nong Plalai, Khao Maikaew, Takientia, and Pong sub-districts.

Photo from www.asiaone.com

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Thai Fight follow up: Buakaw victorious



"Muay Thai superstar Buakaw Por Pramuk stopped Rustem Zaripov of Russia in the second round at the Thai Fight event in Pattaya yesterday. Buakaw Por Pramuk, right, stopped Rustem Zaripov in the second round yesterday.

Buakaw made a late entrance to the exhibition due to a conflict with his former camp but the Russian posed him few problems."
Bankgkok Post Report

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Gay Affairs Pattaya: Movies in gay Pattaya: April 15

Gay Affairs Pattaya: Movies in gay Pattaya: April 15:
Movies showing this week in gay Pattaya. Click on the link above to view the post at gayaffairspattaya.blogspot.com

Sexy Asian guys gallery 5

The Sexy Asian guys Gallery 5 at www.gayaffairspattaya.com is now complete with 30 photos added today.


Staying with the Songkran theme you will see that many of these guys are wet as well as hot!

What next I hear you ask?
Cumming soon GALLERY 6.
To view Gallery 5 follow this link:
http://www.gayaffairspattaya.com/sexy/gallery-5.html