Bar & Restaurant, Pattaya, Thailand - Kim Fletcher Landlord Jameson's the Irish Pub


Kim Fletcher's famous weekly pub diaries at Jameson's started with the first publication Wednesday, January 26th, 2005. Each Thursday night, local time, a new diary will be uploaded for your viewing pleasure.
Diary No. 160 Week of 3rd March 2008 - 9th March 2008 Updated 13th March 2008
Please contact Mr. Kim or Reception at Nova Park ........ Tel: (038) 415 304 - 8
Not a good weekend for England Sport Supporters Not a good weekend for English sports supporters, but it was a wonderful weekend at the pub with of course very happy Welsh rugby supporters, delirious Scottish supporters, Cardiff Supporters, Barnsley supporters, The Reading Football Club Supporters Club Pattaya Division's East, West, and North sections quite beside themselves with joy. Pattaya City Football Club secured another great victory as they close in on the championship. So we had some happy people and some not so happy, some drinking to celebrate (Crème de Menthe), some drinking to forget, (mostly the English). Don't forget we have a full weekend of sports events this weekend, please look up our sports schedule for full details, but it is going to be a long Saturday night of Rugby. We will of course be showing other sports in separate areas and sometimes all in the same place at once. Lots of Jesters Care4Kids activity this week again for full details look up the Jesters Care4kids link at the side of the page, and for news of the lovely Lola, look up the events page.
Please remember the Jesters Care4Kids Charity Drive is on Sunday 14th September at the Diana Driving Range and Resort, at which Judi McNamara of Easy Riders will be running a second hand book stall, Jameson's is a drop of point for all your old books which we can put to fine use the earlier we get them the better. This is followed by the Pub Night at Jameson's on Saturday 20th September, which includes lots of musical acts, magicians, the conclusion of the grand raffle, and the auction. The Auction site for the Jesters care4Kids Charity Drive is up and running and can be seen by clicking the link at the side of this page. If you fancy anything make a bid. Nova Table with Geoff Evans, Steve Graham, Terry Schofield of No Fixed Abode, and Mr. Golf, and Honorary Jester, Mike Franklin Brian Abbott, Geoff Evans and Johny Live, everybody's favorite hairdresser	The Jameson's youth policy at the bar Kim Fletcher Jameson's Landlord with the man with fire in his heart for the Jesters Charity Drive Captain Steve Ponter, with the Captain/Coach of the Jameson's Football team Brian Abbott The Plot thickens at Nova Table
Lots of great folk in the bar this week, all the Keeleys, Wow, Waew, and James, all the Payne's Jason, Nui, and Leo. Leo is growing up so fast and it is quite startling when he starts chatting to you across the bar. Bob the builders entire collection have been in Stuart, Moo, Sophie, and James. Sophie was kind enough to take some photos for this diary on Saturday as she was the only one small enough to get through the crowds to take pictures. There was a splendid turn out of Pattaya Panthers and Panties for the Rugby, but one should of smelled a rat when you worked out how many Welsh and Scots there were in the bar. I have never seen Graham Watkins, and Jill and Gethen Thomas so happy. Saturday also saw the return of the Font of all Knowledge Graham Macdonald so life can start going back to normal again now, after wedding's, honeymoon's, and election's well as normal as it can do, and for as long as possible. Thank you to Peter Smith and Mr. Bruce of Jack Tar Bar for renewing our satellite card so we can continue to watch the rugby at the pub for another year. Geoff Evans has proved what a good friend he is, and had a cracking Birthday party in the pub on Sunday. Whilst rugby ruled on Saturday. Friday not to be outdone had a marvelous party with Steve Graham and all the boys and girls from ESC, even including Terry Schofield of No Fixed Abode, along with J.K and Shel, John, and the rest at the same time the mighty Sam Peebles was also holding a party because it was Friday. The Franklin's are always on the move and buzzing about. This week should see the return of Muffy Kerr, Mike Axford, Woody from Bangkok. Ian Harrington has continued to do a superb job as the Executive, Trainee, Deputy, Junior, Assistant Manager of Jameson's The Irish pub. The Jameson's Roving Ambassador Mark Stubbs is back from Roving and back at his table on week night and sends regards to Tony and Iris Ritchie. Jan Holt has been on the blower helping out with our plans for a visit from the Easter Bunny's visit to the Fountain of Life on the 20th. When they wanted a short fat person to play the Easter Bunny, why did everybody look at the Landlord? Simon and Debbie were in fine form over the weekend. Very nice to hear we shall be getting a visit from Ken Sly in the very near future. Good to see Joe Grunwell for the rugby. Linus has kept a firm grip on his blanket, but all good things come to an end, and he is due back at his desk this Friday. Young Steve and Young Paul have struck up with Ray and chaos has ensued, trying to keep things a little calmer are Ian, Graham, Jimmy Mike, Lek and Dennis (fine laundry), Ashley, Jon Fox of the wonderful Q Cars left his usual trail of destruction behind him when he paid a visit, but along the way did a magnificent job of fixing up the Landlord's old jalopy.

The Geordie Boys are here The Mighty Sam Peebles holds court at Nova Table accompanied by Motor Bike less Shaun and Captain Fantastic from the Boro Brian Abbott Linus, Bob the Builder and somebody who thinks he is Billy Idol Stuart Daly The Panthers gather to watch some rugby. Little did they know they would of been better off watching Reading	Had a very funny e-mail from Sid Silk and one from Muffy, both of which are far too rude to print on this family diary. Looking forward to having Muffy back, I wonder whether we will still have our early morning e-mails when he is not at work. Really great to have the Sandilands back, the level of lunacy always skyrockets with these two about, sleeping on motorbikes, driving motorbikes into the bar, drinking raspberry vodka, oh the stories we could tell. The Bryant's of course have been on top form with welcome stories from all the Bryant's Rick, Harpic, Jake, Paige, and Abi. The Tooth Fairy Ingrid flew in and out again, Paul Strachan does wonders at the Pattaya Mail to help us all out and the Malhotra's of course. Woody and Wild Bill from the Jesters keep dashing in and out with more pamphlets and stickers for the Care4Kids, do not forget this is a wonderful way to help support the Charity Drive either by putting a sticker up on your letter box or car, or if you have a shop, bar, hotel, or anywhere that we can put some pamphlets please let us know and we will supply at the drop of a hat. Linus with Geoff Evans in his customary position Graham MacDonald, The Font of All Knowledge, makes his grand entrance back into the world of Jameson's having been away with a few trivialities such as getting married, honeymooning and elections The Font of All Knowledge, Mark Coombes and Simon Philbrook, photo by Sophie Young Watching the rugby from the library area, photo's courtesy of Sophie Young
The big news from Bangkok is that my old mucker Tim Rawlinson has become the new Jameson's Bangkok Manager, all of you that know Tim will know to expect big things to happen now he is at the helm in the pub in Bangkok, and those of you that don't know him, go and see him in the pub in Bangkok, and meet the man in person. Ray Matti is off playing Cricket in Hong Kong although we did see Curly Wurly who came in for drinks with Goy. The Root of All Evil, Malcolm Clare is till Oop North, but it cannot be long now before he darkens our door. Jimmy Howard came into watch the rugby on Saturday and as usual held centre stage in the sports room, Jimmy had little English flags painted onto his face very patriotic, sadly Jimmy being such a clean person he went to the toilet and automatically washed his face afterwards washing off most of the art work. Perhaps with the result it was quite appropriate. My Mum wrote to me to cheer me up and told me that at least the England Girls Rugby team, did at least thrash their Scottish counterparts over the weekend. Captain Steve Ponter has become an absolute stalwart around Nova Table and I don't know what we would do without him these days. Tuesday 1st April looms ever closer which will see a combined event at Jameson's of Mike Franklin's Birthday, April Fool's Day, and a new World of Wines wine list at Jameson's. Keep this Tuesday free as it should be quite a laugh all rounds. This weekend sees the start of the Formula One Grand Prix season, much to the delight of Iain Corness and all his cronies. Please look up our sports schedule for all the details. I expect to have Jon Fox at Nova Table for midday drinks if anybody would like to watch the race with a bit of an irreverent commentary from around the table to go with it. As you can see, Big Dave's swimming pool is coming along nicely at Camp Swampy. Terry is working away diligently getting the biggest rock music collection in Thailand combining the collections of Terry himself, Big Dave's, Graham MacDonald, (well that will be the classic section taken care of). Matt the Punk of Jools, Brian Abbott, the Fat Landlord's and Greg Watkins. If we put this thing on random we will never hear the same song twice for rest of our lives. Big Dave's collection of Captain Beefheart goes on for three days solid, just for starters. Have a very good week everybody, Kim. From the wedding of the year
The lovely Sophie Young Terry keeps Neil under control The Fineman Family came in for a very tasty cheese on toast The Reading Football Club Supporters Society Divisions, South and East with a redeemed North celebrate a Mighty win. Fat Landlord Kim Fletcher in his lucky rugby shirt (well it cannot work all the time! Mark (Do I drop the dog) Coombes, Jill Thomas, Eoin Quirke, The Font of All Knowledge (The reinstated Reading Football Club Supporters Society reinstated one), Graham MacDonald, Gethen Thomas ecstatic after another Welsh victory, and Simon (I was great at Softball ..........really) Philbrook The staff are happy if you are happy, A & Pat, the red apron's mean these are new staff, and the black apron's mean they are senior staff	Jameson's The Rugby Pub even the Pool area was packed Watch out Pattaya the Sandilands are back Neil and Pen A busy Jameson's at half time Happiness in a small corner of Jameson's The Mighty Geoff Evans, Fat landlord Kim Fletcher, Mark (Do I drop the Dog) Coombes, Eoin Quirke Captain of the Pattaya Panthers Rugby Club, Graham MacDonald 'The Font of All Knowledge'. Gethen Thomas, and Simon Philbrook. Front row of Goy Fletcher and Deborah Lightley, who form the Reading Football Club Supporters Society Pattaya Divisions, North, South and East celebrate a rare victory for their team at Jameson's The Irish Pub Pattaya Geoff Evans receives his just deserts in a Birthday Cake from Bam Bam and the staff of Jameson's
Geoff Evans Pattaya's most famous Evertonian celebrated his birthday at Jameson's The Irish Pub last Sunday. The cake was just the beginning of the fun, with all Geoff's friends joining in on a riotous Sunday evening seen here in the picture is the Jameson's fat Landlord, with the man himself Geoffrey Evans sitting in the middle surrounded by the staff, and an attention grabbing Manager Wanchai in the background A new Big Screen at Jameson's
On Monday night 17th March at 6.00 p.m. There will be the first Jesters Charity Drive event of the year when the very brave Sam Wilson will have her head shaved for charity. The head shaving will be done by Thailand’s most famous hairdresser Johny Live, the event will be recorded for prosperity by Mike Franklin of Pattaya Mail T.V, and to rustle up the Sponsorship will be Muffy Kerr & Neil Sandilands of the Jesters, and Captain Steve Ponter the man with charity burning like a fire in his heart for the Jesters Care4Kids Charity Drive. Alan & Debbie will be leading a delegation from Foster Wheeler, whilst Sam Peebles, Brian Abbott, and camera sky John will be rallying the boys from CUEL. Rick & Harpic will be making an appearance.
	Cheers, see you at the Bar landlord@jamesons-pattaya.com

Kim Fletcher's famous weekly pub diaries at Jameson's started with the first publication Wednesday, January 26th, 2005. Each Thursday night, local time, a new diary will be uploaded for your viewing pleasure.