There will also be a beer garden as well as market stalls selling food, souvenirs and trinkets. On New Year's Eve, artists including boy bands B-Mix and Strikerz, girl popsters 001 and pop/rock artists Parn, James and Neo-X will take to the stage at the soccer field on Thaweewong Rd at 10 pm.

The highlight of the concert will be The Rock Stars - a combination of Thai rock legends, including Edward Vanco and Kaleidoscope. Stopping for a short intermission to count down to midnight - when 300 fireworks will light up the skies off Patong Beach - the artists will continue through to 1 am.

On January 1, the concert will be repeated, but will start at 8 pm with performances by Phuket FantaSea entertainers. The midnight fireworks display will involve a stunning 2,000 rockets. iTV will include footage from both nights in its coverage of New Year celebrations around the country in a broadcast starting at 10:30 pm on January 1 (the broadcast on New Year's Eve will be of the Bangkok celebrations).

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Luther B Smoove Provides Wisdom, Juice
The recent arrival of shoe designer and self described “World’s Foremost Master of Love” Luther B. Smoove has caused quite a stir among Phuket’s residents, particularly the female population. Smoove, whose seduction style is remarkeable for elaborate planning, meticulous attention to detail and propensity towards juice, sat down with Phuket Magazine for a brief interview between wooings.

Phuket Magazine: Thanks for being with us Mr Smoove.
Luther B. Smoove: The pleasure is, for once, all mine. And please, call me Smoove.
PM: Okay Smoove. So, tell me, how do you like Phuket?
LBS: Phuket is indeed beautiful. If Phuket were a woman I would admire her mountains, the silky softness of her beaches and the interesting shape of her coastline. Were she a living, breathing female instead of a small landmass I would shower upon her the finest clothing, the most refined wines and the tastiest low-sugar desserts. I would also serve juice.
PM: What’s with you and the juice?
LBS: I’m sorry, which one of us was the world’s foremost master of love? Do not question Smoove’s methods. 
PM: Whoa, whoa. I didn’t mean anything by it.
LBS: No, no, I’m sorry. Smoove is a little jet-lagged.
PM: No problem. So do you have anything you’d like to say to the ladies out there?
LBS: Yes I do. Ladies of Phuket, I want you to know that each and every one of you is the only girl for me. You are all unique and special and it is the unique and special qualitites that you and only all of you possess that make Smoove tick. My every waking moment is spent visualizing your lips, eyes or hair. I live to craft elaborate dates tailored to your special tastes. All of you. Yeah. 

You can behold the freshness of Luther B. Smoove’s words in his guide to rainy day romance in the upcoming issue of Phuket Magazine.

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British International School Phuket Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary
On Saturday , Sep 16th , Royal Phuket Marina co-hosted the cocktail function to celebrate the 10 yearr anniversary of British International School, Phuket.  
Over 150 VIPs and guests were invited to the cocktail party which was held at the waterfront restaurant Les Agnes and on the outdoor boardwalk area in Royal Phuket Marina.

From left : Khun Apiwat Ourairat (CEO, British International School, Phuket ), Dr George Hickman ( Headmaster, British International School, Phuket ), Other VIPs

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Andy Dowden and ‘Fursty Ferret’ take top honours at 7^th International Phuket Beer Fest

The 7th Annual International Phuket Beer Fest was held at the Watermark Bar Restaurant on 30 September. The event, which was timed to coincide with the opening of Bavarian Oktoberfest, attracted 16 entrants, each of whom brought 12 bottles or cans of their favourite beer. The contestants then sat down to do some very solemn judging and imbibing.
Each beer was judged based on label presentation, smell and taste and once the dust had cleared it was Fursty Ferret from the UK that took the top prize.

The event was widely considered to be a success and the Watermark has announced plans to hold the 8th Annual Phuket Beer Fest in 2007.
For more information contact Kate at the Watermark, telephone 081-968-0057

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MV Doulos visits Phuket
A non-profit ship known as a “floating book fair”, The MV Doulos was in port at Ao Makham, Phuket, from May 31st to June 19th. The ship, constructed in 1914, is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the “world's oldest active ocean-going passenger ship”. In its lifetime, the ship has carried freighted goods, transported emigrants and been used for cruises. It has been registered in the United States of America, Panama, Italy and most recently Malta.

Gute Bcher fr Alle e.V. (Good Books for All) owns the ship, which has welcomed almost 20 million visitors on board for tours and programmes. It stops at 500 ports of call and has visited more than 100 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and many island nations. While in these port cities, the ship sells books and hosts programmes encouraging inter-cultural understanding on board. The MV Doulos is funded through donations, corporate sponsorship and book sales. Personnel on board include approximately 350 volunteers from over 40 nations.
www.mvdoulos.org

Motorola Blue Canyon International
The inaugural Motorola Blue Canyon International is scheduled to take place at the Blue Canyon Country Club 8-11 March 2007 with a prize fund of US$1 million. Over 200 golfers will play two championship courses at Blue Canyon. The halfway cut will see 70 players and ties qualifying for the weekend rounds over the newly renovated Lakes Course. Alan Nicklos, Vice-President of Motorola Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Mobile Devices, South East Asia, says, “Motorola’s involvement with the first ever tri-sanctioned golf tournament between Asia, Australasia and Japan underscores our initiative and commitment to the region,” said Nicklos. “The Motorola Blue Canyon International is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our cutting-edge technology and the Motorola brand to consumers in South East Asia and around the globe.”

JWM donates to homeless
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa’s associates raised 29,635 baht from a recent staff karaoke contest and donated it to the homeless patients at Vachira Hospital in Phuket. More than 40 associates participated in this event, which is a part of the Marriott International’s Global “Spirit to Serve Our Communities” programme.

 

Krabi Airport new terminal
In May, a four-floor domestic terminal was opened at Krabi International Airport. It includes restaurants, banks, taxi services and car rental offices. Plans are underway to construct a new international terminal, runway and taxiway.

Music World
Planning is underway for a festival of world music, which will be held in Patong from 26-30 December. “Music World” aims to bring together musicians from tsunami-affected countries around the world. For more information, see www.toddeastwest.com.

Neil Perry at Trisara
From June 2006, Neil Perry will introduce and oversee all Trisara menus in conjunction with Trisara’s chefs. Two exclusive events were hosted at the resort to celebrate the partnership.
 

Phuket Submarine conduct 6-7 dives per day in the surounding waters near Phuket Island.

The passenger transfer vessel departs from Rassada Harbour. Seatran travel, a Thai company operating out of Rassada Harbour, provide the daily ferry service.

Phuket Submarine has now operated since December 1st, 2003.

Fares: adult: 2500THB Child: 1800THB

No. of Passengers: 48 Schedule: 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 Hrs
Dive Time: 45 Minutes

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E-mail: res@phuket- submarine.com
Tel: (66 76) 253 200-3 Fax: (66 76) 253 204