problem with extreme noise

[pakunu]

Hi.  We have a young male living about 100 meters from our semirural house who has started rigging up these loud radio systems in cars. His vehicle is a pickup where the tray part is full of speakers. Now he has started outfitting other cars as well. The usual answer to this is move house -that is not an option. We have approached the tesabarn maybe 20 times over the several years of the problem but they have demonstrated that they have very little power. Does anyone have an answer ? What is the procedure with the police ? Has anyone approached them with a similar problem ? I know money would be involved. It is also quite important that it is done anonymously becos there may be a possibility of violence. Any suggestions would be appreciated as long as they are constructive. I am also interested with going down the police approach if anyone has had a similar experience. I know this topic has been brought up before but here is hoping !!!

[grollies]

Is anyone else complaining? If so, get together and complain to the Tessebaan en masse.

[Denim]

Have you ever walked over there to talk about it in a friendly way as possible ?

Is the noise during the daytime or night time. If daytime it will be more difficult to get a result.

 

If possible try to find some fast growing trees to plant between him and your house.

Edited June 5, 2018 by Denim

[worgeordie]

Noise is a way of life in Thailand,from the battling speakers at Malls

and Temple fairs,noisy cars ,motorcycles,etc  etc,across the road and

next door we have two new house builds, they have been on 2 and 3 

years, and are now in the stages of making the furniture,so from both 

houses the sound of air staplers is constant,then not far away there

is a market that puts on music shows sometimes,and always someone

has a go at singing Zombie,it's in your head and cannot get to sleep.

 

In the market there was also one of those  installing ear deafening music units

into cars and trucks,and when he was testing them the windows used

to vibrate,so I have some sympathy for your plight,thankfully he's gone now.

 

We have not made any complaints,as they would just fall on deaf ears (pardon the pun)

we know the houses should be finished soon,and the music fitter is gone,something

else will take their place I am sure,Thais seem to like noise ,it would be very difficult

for you to report him to the Police ,anonymously,and him been a young guy,and you 

trying to take his livelihood from him ,who knows what he would do,Good luck.

What about other neighbors,have you talked to them,maybe if you group together,

you might have a better chance of a good result.

regards worgeordie

regards Worgeordie

[KittenKong]

In a built-up area I would always complain, again and again if necessary. There are laws about noise in Thailand, and only by complaining will you ever get them respected and enforced.

But in a rural area I suspect that moving is the only legal option. Employing a hitman would of course be the illegal option.

[cyberfarang]

Seems you have a big problem, Pakunu.

 

If the guy is also fitting out other cars with sound systems, then it`s likely he is running a business and will be very difficult, if not impossible to make him stop. If there is money involved, then I doubt having a few polite words with the guy will do much good.

 

Also if the guy is not doing this during the late hours, he is not breaking any laws and doubt the police will be interested.

 

All I can think of is go and have a word with a lawyer and seek legal advice. Unfortunately I don`t think there are any easy solutions to this problem.

 

 

 

 

Edited June 5, 2018 by cyberfarang

[Phuket Man]

We have a moron opposite who has turned his front yard into a workshop.

Sawing, banging, grinding all day long.

The rest of the neighbours do not see it as a problem as Thais love noise and are gutless to complain.

My Wife complained to Phu Yai Baan who said as it was his house he can do whatever he wanted.

Get some noise cancelling headphones or sound proof a room or turn your music/TV up loud.

Not a lot else you can do in my opinion.

 

Edited June 6, 2018 by Phuket Man

[pakunu]

Hi  Firstly thank you very much for your replies. I write this as the windows vibrate  !!!!  The chances of organising a group of Thais to protest together is not good. They complain amongst themselves but standing out from a crowd is not on . We have many trees which do not stop base sounds - we are lucky ( ??? ) the noise hours usually stop at 10pm and start 7 am. Many people have approached him and his family but no effect. The plan at the moment is to go motorbiking North Vietnam for a month then return and go to my country for 6 months. !!!!! I think in this situation you just have to put up with it and escape from it when it becomes too much.  Thanks for all your replies

[mogandave]

Does the noisemaker own or rent?

You could put up a high sound wall.

[seajae]

we live near  a lake, there are gatherings virtually every night with the music turned up loud enough to shake the windows. On weekend they sometimes hold parties/get togethers with many cars all with their sound systems turned up full blast or weddings etc till the wee hours, they simply pay the police to allow them to do it so the police refuse to do anything about it. Trouble is thais have no idea how to set bass/treble and simply turn it low as possible so that everything is distorted to buggery but they love it, we went to a work do and I adjusted the bass/treble properly so the music sounded very good(was with a band in my younger years), lasted all of a few seconds as some idiot turned the bass & treble back down low as possible so all the music distorted again, they are either idiots or tone deaf and have no regard for anyone else

[jackdd]

Ask him to stop doing so much noise, if he doesn't listen  there is not much else you can do. Thailand has a law against noise, but if the government / police doesn't want to do anything, how do you want to get in enforced?

As others mentioned before, Thais don't care much about noise, it's part of their life ?

If it's too much for you and the police doesn't do anything you probably have to move.

[jak2002003]

OP  I am in exactly the same situation as you.  

 

But, like other posters have said, you just have to put up with it I'm afraid.

 

Our noisy neighbour is quiet most of the morning.. but from around 3 pm till 9 pm... (sometimes midnight) he has the music on in his truck, with the base booming out, while he and his mates all sit about getting drunk..... and I mean every single day.. never with a break!!!  How people don't get bored doing the same thing every day for years is crazy.

 

I have learnt to live with it.  After all, at my last house there was much worse noise, so this is just annoying and irritating, rather than nearly giving me a nervous breakdown.

 

 

[grollies]

The only other option is for you to get him to fit you out a system and when he goes to bed crank it up full blast until around 6am.

[Kwasaki]

16 hours ago, pakunu said:

The usual answer to this is move house -that is not an option.

It's the only one, it is his work, unless he moves somewhere else. 

[mogandave]

The only other option is for you to get him to fit you out a system and when he goes to bed crank it up full blast until around 6am.

No way that ends well.

[idman]

Order some sink bombs from Amazon, get a sling shot and when this ar..sehole starts up with his antics again simply fire two or three at a time in his direction.  These little tubes shatter on impact and the smell will drive him inside. If you are able, aim for him gear and that will guarantee he won't be using it for quite a while.  Stay out of sight and repeat as often as necessary until he learns his lesdon.

[Phuket Man]

20 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

It's the only one, it is his work, unless he moves somewhere else. 

Industrial areas are for work , not residential areas.

It is just pure and simple selfishness.

No concern for anyone else.

 

 

[mogandave]

Order some sink bombs from Amazon, get a sling shot and when this ar..sehole starts up with his antics again simply fire two or three at a time in his direction.  These little tubes shatter on impact and the smell will drive him inside. If you are able, aim for him gear and that will guarantee he won't be using it for quite a while.  Stay out of sight and repeat as often as necessary until he learns his lesdon.

Yes, this should go really well

[mogandave]

Industrial areas are for work , not residential areas.
It is just pure and simple selfishness.
No concern for anyone else.
 
 

Ever heard of a shop house?

[KiChakayan]

1 hour ago, seajae said:

.. they are either idiots or tone deaf and have no regard for anyone else

Idiots.. But only about 70-80% of the male population..

[Kwasaki]

39 minutes ago, Phuket Man said:

Industrial areas are for work , not residential areas.

It is just pure and simple selfishness.

No concern for anyone else.

Welcome to Thailand. ?

[grollies]

54 minutes ago, mogandave said:

 

No way that ends well.

 

Only joking.

[impulse]

Earplugs cost a few baht a pair.

 

Sucks, but sometimes that's the best solution.  At least until they piss off a well connected local.

 

[FritsSikkink]

Build a big wall at the edge of your land, build a second one a meter inwards and fill the space in between with sand. 

 

 

If that doesn't work, break down the wall and throw the bricks to him or his music equipment, cover them both with sand.

[Dick Crank]

18 hours ago, Denim said:

Have you ever walked over there to talk about it in a friendly way as possible ?

 

That route seems like a no go in almost all situations in Thailand. I think it has to do with the face and class system in some way.

 

Not very civilized is it?

[KittenKong]

How people don't get bored doing the same thing every day for years is crazy.

Ever seen a bored turnip? It is impossible to get bored if you have no brain.

[jak2002003]

22 minutes ago, impulse said:

Earplugs cost a few baht a pair.

 

Sucks, but sometimes that's the best solution.  At least until they piss off a well connected local.

 

I guess you have never really had to live with noisy base music from a neighbour.  

 

The base beat will still be heard through earplugs, and just as loud... just a bit muffled.  You can feel the base beats through your bones.. so earplugs are not going to solve the problem.

[darrendsd]

The Tessaban do have the power, that's what they are there for but it does depend on the Office/area where you are, I had a problem with a neighbours yapping dog a few years ago, I went to the Tessaban and they were at the neighbours house the next day

 

However some Tessabans just can't be bothered/lazy

 

Try ringing the police from a payphone so your number isn't recorded, don't give your name

 

If they do nothing then the only option may be a visit to the police station,

 

 

[FritsSikkink]

35 minutes ago, Dick Crank said:

That route seems like a no go in almost all situations in Thailand. I think it has to do with the face and class system in some way.

 

Not very civilized is it?

That route works fine if you act normal, friendly and speak in the local language. It doesn't work if you shout in English and think, act like you are the boss.

Edited June 6, 2018 by FritsSikkink

[pakunu]

Hi you guys

There is a little hope on the horizon I have suddenly found out. A local thai woman has had to get out of her restaurant and she has started building a new one next door to this thai boy. I am reasonably sure that she will object very strongly to the noise and so it could be interesting for a short time but I know the thai woman has some good connections -- so the result will be thai v thai which makes no room for a farang !!!!!!!  Thanks u guys again could be a good ending.