TrevorCorey123

Thanks everyone for the replies. So my solution will be to go with an actual soundproofing company as my sanity and sleep is worth the cost. I misspelled it in previous replies, but the plan is now to go with a double layer of Rockwool soundproofing insulation, using resilient channels, and then a double layer of 5/8s drywall. I am in an older building, which is great for the massive units that are rare in newer builds, but I guess they really skimped on soundproofing in the 90s. That or the renovation that's been done was lacking in it.

Yea blow-in seems not a great option here considering the fire risks. The OP's parents own the condo and juristic is unfortunately unable to do much overall. They tell the person off but ultimately it's not remedied.

Yes you are right. It's all impact noise and insulation is less effective. I have done a lot of research though and considering there is no insulation no at all and probably the thinnest, cheapest drywall out there, a double layer of Rockwell sound insulation, with resilient channels and a double layer of drywall, *should* make a big difference. It's worth a try for my sanity anyway. Good point on the carpet. I will try to stay polite to the plonker above me and offer a new carpet for the area above my bedroom.

Thanks very much for your detailed response! I have found Rockwell insulation that is supposed to be the best, as well as a double wall of drywall. I think I will just go with a soundproof company after all. I found one that will do it for about 1500-1800 per sqm, included everything. I also remeasured the room and realized my conversion was off so the SQM I need to cover is less than originally anticipated. It's funny you live in Hua Hin because I visit there frequently and often think "this wouldn't happen if I made the move to HH to a secluded pool villa!"

I am looking for the best way to soundproof my condo ceiling. I have been having many issues with my neighbor above me with banging and impact noise and keeping me awake. I had reached out to some soundproofing companies in Bangkok to soundproof the ceiling and was quoted at over 50k baht (for 20 SQM). I have since actually looked in my ceiling through a light fixture hole and realized there is actually not insulation at all. It's just the thin drywall suspended ceiling, about a 2 foot gap, and then my neighbors concrete floor. I am now thinking that maybe I don't need the premium sound insulation but I can just use the typical home insulation which costs a lot less, and then finish with thicker drywall. I don't mind spending money, but if I can do my entire condo (100SQM) for 50k rather than just the bedroom, that would be great. Can anyone point me in the right direction for this and suggest types of insulation to use or their personal experience? I was also looking into blow in insulation but not sure if that exists here. I am not really DIY illiterate but, insulation is not something I have so much experience with. Thanks and have a good day.