Sydictive Phuket Beach Bash Kicks Off Today – Amid Confusion And Stringent Rules

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Sydictive Phuket beach bash kicks off today – amid confusion and stringent rules

Phuket Gazette -

Sydictive Element President Vorachart Petnunthawong says the party in Patong is on. However, the Phuket Provincial Hall gave Dr Vorachart the 'house' party rules. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: The Sydictive Element Phuket beach party has jumped its last bureaucratic hurdle, and with the setup for the mega-event now said to be 90 per cent complete, it's finally “a go” for Patong Beach. However, the party organizers were handed a 15-point list of rules the party must adhere to or face the possibility of being shut down.

“We have the official documents needed to approve the party from Phuket Provincial Hall and the Phuket Marine Office. The letters were issued on December 28, so we are good to go,” Sydictive Element President Vorachart Petnunthawong said in Patong in the run-up to the event.

The list includes the prohibition of alcohol sales at the party.

In addition to that sobering necessity, the party will be limited to an 800 meter stretch of Patong Beach. Due to the event being held on public land, the organizers will not be allowed to erect any structures to separate those who have paid for “beach” tickets from those who have not.

Despite this discrepancy, Dr Vorachart assured the press that ticket sales were going well, and that the last minute change in the location from Surin Beach had not been an issue.

“We made it clear that if anyone was not satisfied with the new location, they could ask for a refund,” Dr Vorachart said.

“We expect about 50,000 people for the party,” he added.

The party starts at 3pm today and will keep the base booming until 6am tomorrow. Then after a little “down time”, the party will pick up the pace again at 3pm tomorrow and run until about an hour before the first rays of the new year’s sun hit Phuket.

“There will be 15 world-class DJs in attendance and another 15 Thai DJs, as well as many other bands and musicians,” he said.

“However, we have yet to be able to confirm whether Paris Hilton will join the party,” he added.

But Glenn “GG” Gulino, Esq of g2 Entertainment had earlier this month written to the Phuket Gazette that, “Your rights to use her [Paris Hilton’s] name ended weeks ago and since you cancelled her NYE [New Year's Eve] appearance you cannot use her name. Thank you.”

However, as the Gazette had at no time invited or cancelled Ms Hilton’s attendance at the party, or been involved with the event in any capacity other than reporting on it, Gazette editors were left to believe that the email was meant to be sent to the party organizers.

Dr Vorachart was able to confirm that Aruna Abrams, tyDi, Amadeus, Tiga, Kenishii and the well-known Thai stunt man Tony Ja would all grace the beach party’s stage.

Here is the 15-point Party Criteria List:

1. The party is allowed to be held only on an area of Patong Beach that does not stretch further than 800 meters.

2. The party area cannot be separated from the general public.

3. The party must strictly adhere to local laws, and because of this will be unable to sell alcohol.

4. The event must not threaten the traditions and moral standards of local people.

5. There must be a high-level of security with ample personnel.

6. The organizer must keep the beach clean and pay the trash collecting fees.

7. The two VIP boats must not contain more than 240 people.

8. The boats must have railings to prevent people from falling overboard, except for the entrance to the boat, which must have a proper door.

9. Enough life jackets and life buoys for every passenger must be on board the VIP boats.

10. The floating stage must have at least 10 fire extinguishers on board and the VIP boats must contain at least 5 fire extinguishers.

11. Security must be provided around the perimeter of the VIP boats to save anyone who falls overboard.

12. At least two patrol vessels must be provided by the organizers.

13. Organizers must provide rubbish bins on the boat and prevent any trash from being thrown into the sea.

14. The organizers must agree that if any trouble or issues arise the party must be shut down.

15. The organizers must have “group insurance” for the event.

Source: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket_news/2012/Sydictive-Phuket-beach-bash-kicks-off-today-amid-confusion-and-stringent-rules-19842.html

-- Phuket Gazette 2012-12-30

[Guest]

2. The party area cannot be separated from the general public.

3. The party must strictly adhere to local laws, and because of this will be unable to sell alcohol.

7. The two VIP boats must not contain more than 240 people.

So there will be maximum of 180 sold tickets + the ones who bought tickets in advance. With all of this uncertainty, I guess not many.

Any sightings of the party boats yet? Pictures would be nice to see.

[Shot]

Their Facebook page (SE) has people asking about the change in location as of 20 minutes ago. I can't connect to their web page. http://www.sydictiveelement.com/

[LOS1234]

3. The party must strictly adhere to local laws, and because of this will be unable to sell alcohol.

4. The event must not threaten the traditions and moral standards of local people.

5. There must be a high-level of security with ample personnel.

10. The floating stage must have at least 10 fire extinguishers on board and the VIP boats must contain at least 5 fire extinguishers.

14. The organizers must agree that if any trouble or issues arise the party must be shut down.

15. The organizers must have “group insurance” for the event.

maybe if tiger disco adhered to these rules 4 people would still be alive.... what a croc....

does hollywood disco follow these rules????

[jbrain]

Due to the event being held on public land, the organizers will not be allowed to erect any structures to separate those who have paid for “beach” tickets from those who have not.

Despite this discrepancy, Dr Vorachart assured the press that ticket sales were going well, and that the last minute change in the location from Surin Beach had not been an issue.

Sure mate, everybody pays 5000 Baht for an event theu can join for free.

“We expect about 50,000 people for the party,” he added.

Estimates had been downgrade by himself to 20.000 nor they are at 50.000 again.Probably he includes the free Thaibev party guests

“However, we have yet to be able to confirm whether Paris Hilton will join the party,” he added.

While Paris Hilton has confirmed already publically that she will NOT be within a 1000 miles from the party.

Why this guy sounds like a born liar ?

[steelepulse]

>>2. The party area cannot be separated from the general public.

3. The party must strictly adhere to local laws, and because of this will be unable to sell alcohol.

So there will be no fencing in of the paid guests, I see no more ticket sales happening now if the event is free.

What local law is point number 3? I've never seen nor heard of this law. If the general public is allowed in and there is no fencing in of paid attendees, I can't see this being regulated very well as all punters can say that they are on the beach for another reason.

[Guest]

Interesting http://www.facebook.com/sydictiveelement/posts/460976763958725

Q: Can you clarify whether or not alcohol can be sold within venue?thanks

A: Sydictive Element There is alcohol sold at venue by the vendors.

[Shot]

Interesting http://www.facebook....460976763958725

Q: Can you clarify whether or not alcohol can be sold within venue?thanks

A: Sydictive Element There is alcohol sold at venue by the vendors.

That's also the last time SE answered any questions on FB....18 hours ago.

[NomadJoe]

50,000 people is a full football stadium. That is a lot of people that would normally require several hundred security, toilets, rubbish bins etc. I have no doubt this will end up with fights, people urinating everywhere, and trash every where on the beach and in the ocean.

[grumpyoldman]

Dropped 5000thb for a ticket to now find out it's open to the public?

Those people are going to need a drink!

[Guest]

They just have to pump up the volume to claim that all of the Patong and parts of Kamala were the audience. Few hundred thousand visitors.

[tinfoilhat]

what an utter mess.

the fact that the website is down causes me no end of mirth.

Schadenfreude can be a delight

Edited December 30, 2012 by tinfoilhat

[jbrain]

Does anyone know how many people attend a full moon party on Samui ?

[tinfoilhat]

Does anyone know how many people attend a full moon party on Samui ?

they generally dont, they attend on phangan

[chercheur888]

Has anybody seen the Stage, I know it is only 1pm and the party starts at 3pm, plenty of time. No need to be concerned.

800 m of beach is more than sufficient space for (20-50k guests) will be very spacious.

[jbrain]

Has anybody seen the Stage, I know it is only 1pm and the party starts at 3pm, plenty of time. No need to be concerned.

800 m of beach is more than sufficient space for (20-50k guests) will be very spacious.

Do you mean there is no stage yet ?

[Phronesis]

2. The party area cannot be separated from the general public

Wow...

The death blow to tickets sales.

AND free entertainment at Patong beach provided at the expense of Syndictive.

Take note potential future farang business investors. This is how the locals do business in Phuket.

This fiasco has degenerated into the mother of all Jet Ski Scams.

[chercheur888]

Has anybody seen the Stage, I know it is only 1pm and the party starts at 3pm, plenty of time. No need to be concerned.

800 m of beach is more than sufficient space for (20-50k guests) will be very spacious.

Do you mean there is no stage yet ?

I don't know, that's why I was asking. But I am very confident that everything will be perfect.

Isn't it The Miracle Year of Amazing Thailand?

[hansgruber]

Just saw a huge barge with a stage set up being towed along past Kata beach. Its for the party for sure. Its huge.

[mancub]

Those who had already bought tickets can" ask for their money back".............. Good luck with that !

Can hear the announcement already ...."The organisers have left the building " !

[tinfoilhat]

it would seem Akon has bailed

[hansgruber]

Lol. Massive failure

[noob7]

3. The party must strictly adhere to local laws, and because of this will be unable to sell alcohol.

4. The event must not threaten the traditions and moral standards of local people.

5. There must be a high-level of security with ample personnel.

10. The floating stage must have at least 10 fire extinguishers on board and the VIP boats must contain at least 5 fire extinguishers.

14. The organizers must agree that if any trouble or issues arise the party must be shut down.

15. The organizers must have “group insurance” for the event.

maybe if tiger disco adhered to these rules 4 people would still be alive.... what a croc....

does hollywood disco follow these rules????

"3. The party must strictly adhere to local laws, and because of this will be unable to sell alcohol."

Interesting, any election going on, these days?

Or did someone from the neighboring party had this idea.

I assume, the free event is offering alcohol?

Like all the people with the foam boxes, sitting in that area at the beach sidewalk, in the night?

[noob7]

Those who had already bought tickets can" ask for their money back".............. Good luck with that !

Can hear the announcement already ...."The organisers have left the building " !

No problem with that!

Asking means not, to get it back!

[Soupdragon]

2. The party area cannot be separated from the general public

Wow...

The death blow to tickets sales.

AND free entertainment at Patong beach provided at the expense of Syndictive.

Take note potential future farang business investors. This is how the locals do business in Phuket.

This fiasco has degenerated into the mother of all Jet Ski Scams.

If I am not mistaken that looks like a 10ft metal fence around the party site taken at 3.pm today.......

[Soupdragon]

Just saw a huge barge with a stage set up being towed along past Kata beach. Its for the party for sure. Its huge.

Yes it is big but not exactly what I imagined. I guess it will look better at night.

[pistachios]

Wow, the stage actually came to the beach... I was quite convinced this party was a very elaborate scam.

[hansgruber]

Wow, the stage actually came to the beach... I was quite convinced this party was a very elaborate scam.

The family are too big to fail. The face loss would have been too huge for that.

[NamKangMan]

It's a lot closer to the shore than I thought it would be.

[NamKangMan]

Wow, the stage actually came to the beach... I was quite convinced this party was a very elaborate scam.

The family are too big to fail. The face loss would have been too huge for that.

True, but Mr.Thaibev might be having a few words to some powerful people in Bangkok about just how big for their boots some "influential people" in Phuket are getting.

Edited December 30, 2012 by NamKangMan