The Pattaya Expats Club - expats helping expats

Our Club, and this site, is dedicated to all of us expats enjoying the good life in Pattaya, and those of you across the world that would like to join us here. Our aim is to provide a support group for all Pattaya visitors, and for those expats already lucky enough to be living here. Plus free, helpful information for those of you who are interested in spending time here, and practical help and cooperation with local, Thai organizations. When you can, please join us for any of our regular Sunday morning breakfast meetings at the Grand Sole Hotel, Pattaya.

The Pattaya Expats Club is all about expats helping expats and all Nationalities are welcome. Whatever your question or problem, you can be sure there is another expat who has ‘been there, done that’. New friends that are ready to share their experience and expertise on anything and everything to make your stay in Pattaya more enjoyable and stress free. Free assistance on one year Visas, medical insurance, home buying etc., so find out the facts BEFORE you make an expensive mistake. This is a great group to make new friends and talk over your problems or experiences, and also to get involved with some worthwhile projects while you enjoy life here.

Many of you may be interested in the German speaking expats club at Deutschsprachiger Pattaya Expats Club

Confused with the new and ever changing Visa Regulations? Check out the brand new update to Visa Information.

And here is a list of telephone numbers that may be helpful in an emergency.

Books, and more books in many languages at www.canterburytalescafe.com

If you are interested in downloading movies, music and sports programs (for free) to your computer, here are the instructions, courtesy of www.nicethingspattaya.com

The new Pattaya People radio station, Yes2Day, broadcasting on 96 FM, will feature golden oldies music - Elvis to The Supremes – as well as community news, legal info, local features and event calendars. Start date for this is August 1, 2007.

You can listen to Yes2Day on-line; Go to the website www.pattayapeopleradio.com and click on the WEB Radio option either ADSL button or Modem button. Then via Windows Media Player or another preferred programme the live broadcast from the radio station is played through your computer speakers or headphones.

For the German Speaking Pattaya Expats Club: http://www.pattayaexpatsclub.de

Here's the link to planned Gay Festival Events.

There is a major update to the Club's Expats Group Medical Plan - with new higher premiums and differing maximum levels of payout.

AA Insurance has also moved their office to Duck Square, adjacent to Big C, South Pattaya. Their telephone numbers remain the same at:

Phone: 038 415 795-6
Fax: 038 374 251
Email: mail@aainsure.net
Web: www.aainsure.net

Here you can check out average prices for many general surgery, cosmetic and dental procedures at the International Hospitals in Pattaya and Bangkok. Queen Sirikit Hospital in Sattahip offers good service and competitive prices if you or someone you know can help with the language difficulties

The Finnish Language Section is a special interest group of PEC.  They meet every 2nd Saturday at 11:00am at the JP House, Soi 4 Jomtien Beach Rd, coordinator Ossi Viljanen, call 0818519620 or email (ossivilyanen@hotmail.com)

Log on to http://www.pattayaexpatsclubgolf.com/ for the latest golf news and details of upcoming PEC Golf tournaments from Ossi Viljanen, our PEC Golf Pro.

Pattaya International Hospital (PIH) offers Pattaya Expat Club members a discount on in patient room rates and physical therapies. This does not include other in patient charges such as surgery, nurses and doctor's fees.

For US citizens that have to get documents notarized, the American Embassy provides this service but at an exorbitant fee. Their representative is available in Pattaya every couple of months. Our understanding is that there is a Notary from the US who notarizes documents on the street next to Tucom Center off Pattaya Tai near the Small Planet restaurant. Not expensive.

To contact the Pattaya Expats Club: info@pattayaexpatsclub.com

VISA RUN - Special offer for Pattaya Expat Club members 1,900 baht only on production of a valid membership card (normally 2,000 baht). keyvisa2@gmail.com

If you are over 50 years of age and plan on staying in Thailand for an extended period, you should seriously consider obtaining your retirement visa. Many expats think that this is just too complicated and continue with their regular Visa Runs - but with the help of Darren (our sponsor from Key Visa Co.) you will find that it is surprisingly simple AND FAST. Darren is available for free, expert advice every Sunday at our Club meetings or you can call him at  01 004 5397. Also some advice on your last will and testament in Thailand. keyvisa2@gmail.com

You can search this web site for your items of interest:

Here's our 1st edition of the English language version of Thailand's Rules of the Road. Very helpful for new drivers in Pattaya.

Check out some of our new and interesting links. Please forward your own selections to info@pattayaexpatsclub.com.

You are cordially invited to a Vegetarian Adventure at Cafe New Orleans! The Second  Tuesday of every month.  Steve Burke, the owner of Cafe New Orleans will put on a Vegetarian Adventure Buffet for only 99 baht. You can expect a delightful food experience, but we also have an excellent speaker coming from Bangkok talking about health matters related to vegetarianism. Some might know Cafe New Orleans, an up-market restaurant in the heart of South Pattaya. It is located in Soi Pattayaland 2 just opposite the Penthouse Hotel.

You don't have to be a vegetarian to attend - everyone is welcome. For reservations please call: 0-1923-8028 (Mikey) or 0-3871-0805.

Make Sunday lunchtimes something to remember in Pattaya and join us for a sociable and relaxing event - good conversation with friends old and new, PLUS, lots of good information on enjoying life in Pattaya. See you Sunday 11.00 at the Grand Sole Hotel, Second Road, Pattaya. http://www.grandsolepattaya.com/location.htm for location details and http://www.grandsolepattaya.com for information on this superb hotel that our Club now calls home.

Another great reason to be a member and attend the Pattaya Expats Club is that at regular 'spots' during our Sunday Meeting, Lucky Draw prize tickets are drawn for PEC special promotional offers from a range of businesses around the city.

Current regular prizes are: 'Globetrotter' dinner for 2, value B1200 – 'Jamesons' week-end carvery for 2 - ‘Little India’ dinner for 2, value B500 - The New Inn, 500 B food and drinks. And to aid your recovery from such gastronomic extravagance, the following health offers are: ‘The Nutrition Club’ health assessment and treatment plan, value B1500 - ‘SOQI Spa’ one week evaluation and detoxification, value B2000 – ‘Dr Kamlajit Clinic’ wellness diagnosis via acupressure, value B1550. All winners must produce a valid PEC membership card.

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Recently, CBS's 60 Minutes program featured Medical Tourism in SE Asia - under insured folks from the USA traveling to Thailand (and India) to escape the extremely high cost of health care in their home Country. More information at www.medicaltourisminthailand.com where you can also download complete price lists from the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital - dental, cosmetic surgery, health checks, general surgery etc.

The Members Club Discounts program has been greatly expanded, with over two hundred outlets.

Here are just a few ways in which the Pattaya Expats Club can help - and as the club grows we will be adding more services and features. Our aim is to get you FREE, practical information and advice, before you make an expensive mistake:

New club in town - www.supersightclub.com

Many thanks to Loran for this link to Siam-Info:
http://www.siam-info.de/index-en.html

If you are not yet enjoying life in Pattaya, you can keep up to date with all of the latest happenings on line (including all of the Pattaya Expats Club news) with Pattaya People (in .pdf format).

Pattaya Expats Club golf section is at www.pattayaexpatsclubgolf.com. (Ossie)

Many members enjoyed the presentation on Ayurveda by Dr. Manjul Agarwal at a recent Pattaya Expats Club meeting. For those of you that are interested, here's a link to Manjul's Holistic Ayurveda presentation.

If you need accommodation in Pattaya, with a really fast and reliable internet connection in your room, your webmaster has found the ideal place. 7,000 baht a month if you sign up for at least 3 months and this includes unlimited broadband access and cable TV. Alternatively 10,500 a month or 680 baht a day. For the monthly rates, add electricity (about 700 baht a month) and water (about 50 baht a month) and optional twice a week maid service and linen change for 1,200 a month. Everything is new to European standards and the rooms have the best invigorating shower I have experienced in Thailand. No problem with water pressure here. There are only 12 fully furnished rooms (some a little cheaper and some more expensive) so book early. If you need more details contact Pete at info@pattayaexpatsclub.com 

The same German owner of MAXX's has an exciting new construction opening soon. 48 studios and one bedroom suites, fully equipped and furnished to high European standards. Ultra high speed internet, UBC and cable TV in all units. Lobby and Reception area with 24 hour security. Swimming Pool and underground parking. Buy starting at 1.25 M baht or rent. Call Ralf at 08 4009 7009