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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).

Phuket Magazine Vol.18 No.1 January 2007
Look Who Came to the King's Cups by Fiona Stalker The region's premier yachting event, the King's Cup draws yachties from all over the world. Fiona Stalker braved the weathered ranks in search of the most colourful examples of these wacky creatures.
Photo Essay: High Winds in the Andaman Words by Logan Hesse, Photos by ArtAsia The ever changing, yet predictable patterns of the wind define the rhythms of life in the Andaman; they're also handy for windsurfing.
Random Andaman Slices of life from the shores of our islands. In this issue we get burned to a crisp, make an appointment with the Groove Doctors, party like rock stars and more.
Tourist Poll PHUKET Magazine interviewed over 1,300 people in five languages to bring you this comprehensive survey of what tourists think of Phuket and what can be done to keep the party going.
A Buddha, A Temple, A Tiger and A Mountain by Andrew Middleton It's a long way to top; find out exactly how long. Also, why monkeys and Scotsmen should never be taken at face value.
A House of Mystery and Magic by Barry Daniel In the northwest corner of Phuket lies a mystical Ayudhaya Period home. Barry Daniel gets drawn in by its allure and brings you along for the ride.
Koh Lanta: An Island with a Double Identity by Duane Lennie Koh Lanta Yai in Krabi province walks a fine line between tourist Mecca and laid back hideaway. Long time resident Duane Lennie tells you how to balance the best of both worlds.
The Andaman Species Speak Out: Wouldn't you be Happier with Puppy? by Sloe Laurice Beginning this issue we will be giving the critters that inhabit the region a chance to have their voices heard. First up, a Sllow Loris persuades you that he wouldn't make a good pet.
Expat Diary: Same Same but Different by Alan Platt Alan Platt runs face first into the difficulties of cross cultural dating.

Phuket Submarine conduct 6-7 dives per day in the surrounding 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

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

The company, whose interests in Thailand are held by AirAsia Aviation, will also introduce a Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok service on January 15, with seats costing as little as 990 baht. The largest shareholder in Air Asia Aviation is Shin Corp which is controlled by the family of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Air Asia Aviation is expecting stiff competition. Other airlines have already started to drop prices in response to the news. Thai Airways International is entering the low-cost airline market with its Sky Asia budget airline scheduled to take off in early April. Sky will be the third budget airline launched in Thailand in quick succession, with Orient Thai Airlines' One-Two-Go also starting services earlier this month.

AirAsia flights can be booked though any AIS (Advance Information Service) or Telewiz shop - also owned by Shin Corp.Brought to you by:The Phuket Gazette