There is a lot happening in Phuket, the latest being a two-day beach party on Surin Beach called Sydictive Element. Scheduled to take place on the nights of Dec 30 and 31, the event is organized by Thai entrepreneurs, endorsed by shameless self-promoter Paris Hilton, and will feature a long list of top electro acts like Dash Berlin, Basement Jaxx and Tiga. General tickets are B2,500/day and B4,500/two days, while deluxe options are B4,500/8,000 with free drinks and snacks, through www.thaiticketmajor.com. But wait, local hoteliers have revealed that the announcement of the party has sparked a massive number of room cancellations around Surin, and there’s no guarantee just yet that it will go ahead. The event doesn’t have hotel partnerships and finding a room in Phuket over the New Year holiday can be hard at the best of times. The promotion page is still blank, too, so maybe wait and see how it all pans out before buying tickets.

[Venue is moved to Patong Beach]