March 2, 200521 yr It is 1:50 AM as I type this and the open-air karaoke bar is (still) in full shriek-mode. To make matters worse, the karaoke is located on the swimming pool area of a large condo complex. Right this minute, there are probably no less than 150 people trying to sleep past this racket. From my balcony, I can see the 5 people down at the pool who are ruining the peace for the rest of us. It would be bad even if they possessed one grain of talent. Trust me, these clueless wannabes don't! What is the law? Someone has told me that open-air karaoke bars are illegal. Even if they are "legal" what is a reasonable time for the microphone to be tuned off? What can I do (within the boundaries of the law)?
March 2, 200521 yr What is the law? Someone has told me that open-air karaoke bars are illegal. Even if they are "legal" what is a reasonable time for the microphone to be tuned off? What can I do (within the boundaries of the law)? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Law? The law only applies to Farangs.
March 2, 200521 yr It is 1:50 AM as I type this and the open-air karaoke bar is (still) in full shriek-mode. To make matters worse, the karaoke is located on the swimming pool area of a large condo complex. Right this minute, there are probably no less than 150 people trying to sleep past this racket. From my balcony, I can see the 5 people down at the pool who are ruining the peace for the rest of us. It would be bad even if they possessed one grain of talent. Trust me, these clueless wannabes don't!What is the law? Someone has told me that open-air karaoke bars are illegal. Even if they are "legal" what is a reasonable time for the microphone to be tuned off? What can I do (within the boundaries of the law)? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> two words .... ear plugs .. Good luck
March 2, 200521 yr 1.50am!!! you want to live out in the sticks.When the villages have a concert,Film show or whatever they have the giant sound systems on from 8pm until 6am !! Try and sleep through that even 2 kms away its difficult for me,but not for Thais they can sleep through the end of the world no problem.
March 3, 200521 yr 1.50am!!! you want to live out in the sticks.When the villages have a concert,Film show or whatever they have the giant sound systems on from 8pm until 6am !! Try and sleep through that even 2 kms away its difficult for me,but not for Thais they can sleep through the end of the world no problem. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> NOISE...don`t the Thais just love it...
March 3, 200521 yr It is 1:50 AM as I type this and the open-air karaoke bar is (still) in full shriek-mode. To make matters worse, the karaoke is located on the swimming pool area of a large condo complex. Right this minute, there are probably no less than 150 people trying to sleep past this racket. From my balcony, I can see the 5 people down at the pool who are ruining the peace for the rest of us. It would be bad even if they possessed one grain of talent. Trust me, these clueless wannabes don't!What is the law? Someone has told me that open-air karaoke bars are illegal. Even if they are "legal" what is a reasonable time for the microphone to be tuned off? What can I do (within the boundaries of the law)? why don't you bang on the wall with a broomhandle shouting "bleeding mouthy teenagers...no respect...trying to sleep...and other carry on phrases" are you wearing your dressing gown and slippers while you type this? is the wife stood behind you in a nightie, curlers and a hairnet?....please don't reply the mental image has me in stitches... go join in ya killjoy
January 29, 201016 yr call 1337 and complain it goes on a database and is sent to the mayor i hate the kwai with the pick ups with huge bass speakers. i go down to where the noise is a get the rego of the offenders car bus van and call 1337 and give them the number normally it works dont be lazy call them
January 29, 201016 yr call 1337 and complainit goes on a database and is sent to the mayor i hate the kwai with the pick ups with huge bass speakers. i go down to where the noise is a get the rego of the offenders car bus van and call 1337 and give them the number normally it works dont be lazy call them Sorry - when you say "normally it works" do you mean when you call them at 1337 they actually send someone down to stop the noise?
January 29, 201016 yr The OP's question is irrelevant to Thailand. This is not a land of law, but of connections, power, money and influence. If you've got any of these last four, use them.
January 29, 201016 yr 1.50am!!! you want to live out in the sticks.When the villages have a concert,Film show or whatever they have the giant sound systems on from 8pm until 6am !! Try and sleep through that even 2 kms away its difficult for me,but not for Thais they can sleep through the end of the world no problem. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> NOISE...don`t the Thais just love it... Hear Hear (no pun intended). So many brainless <deleted>. If they reduced the noise they might have to think.
January 29, 201016 yr call 1337 and complainit goes on a database and is sent to the mayor i hate the kwai with the pick ups with huge bass speakers. i go down to where the noise is a get the rego of the offenders car bus van and call 1337 and give them the number normally it works dont be lazy call them Sorry - when you say "normally it works" do you mean when you call them at 1337 they actually send someone down to stop the noise? yes they respond in 10-20 mins Pattaya has signs up everywhere with the complaint number 1337 so call it i dont think they can respond to karaoke bars but they bring it up at the town hall open meetings but the cars vans buses with the disco blarring is closed down quickly i think if they start fines of say 10000 baht for disturbing the peace it could catch on quickly - lets see
January 29, 201016 yr Waste of time... recommend ear plugs or moving. It's NOT a waste of time ! We had a problem at my condo a few months ago with a new Music CD seller in Pattaya Tai who played music very loud and very late in the morning. Someone advise us to call 1337 and in the evening 2 people call this number to complain. About 1 hour latter some policemen come see this seller and make him put the sound at "normal" level and probably make him understand that it was true for following days too....
January 29, 201016 yr It's not just the volume but also the appalling standard of the attempts at singing. They have karaoke in the Phillipines but you'd be chased off the stage if you stood up and sang like a wounded buffalo. I sometimes jam with Thai musicians and there are a few good musicians here, though not many. But Thais can't sing. Sometimes, just for a laugh, I ask a singer with a band to sing a scale. I even play a simple major scale to show them what I'm talking about but they just can't do it. It's not surprising that so many bars here employ Phillipino bands.
January 29, 201016 yr i could picture calling the cops and them sniggering to each other about this one. EAR PLUGS!!
January 29, 201016 yr It is 1:50 AM as I type this and the open-air karaoke bar is (still) in full shriek-mode. To make matters worse, the karaoke is located on the swimming pool area of a large condo complex. Right this minute, there are probably no less than 150 people trying to sleep past this racket. From my balcony, I can see the 5 people down at the pool who are ruining the peace for the rest of us. It would be bad even if they possessed one grain of talent. Trust me, these clueless wannabes don't!What is the law? Someone has told me that open-air karaoke bars are illegal. Even if they are "legal" what is a reasonable time for the microphone to be tuned off? What can I do (within the boundaries of the law)? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> two words .... ear plugs .. Good luck Yes, I agree haha my bf did the same he used ear plugs! when he was here his hotel close to open-air karaoke bars-_-' the law...yes can open until 2 AM! but haha 2:30 AM i could hear it! <deleted> is that we couldnt sleep well so we decided to do something instead lol but still! ok i got a question...how about my neighbours did the same karaoke at his home loud speakers every night its very annoying sadly...coz his mum is a teacher but cant teach her children haha she seemed to ignore... wot to do? btw the speakers/bass very strong oh my glass windows! Kit
January 29, 201016 yr Waste of time... recommend ear plugs or moving. I was told by people in a bar last night. There are houses in Pattaya /Jomtien that could never be affected by this ever. I would suggest buying one straight away. I would also suggest paying over the odds for it , to secure the property Before there all gone. Get on it quick guys, there selling like hot cakes.!!!!!!!! You lucky lucky people. Edited January 29, 201016 yr by Firestarter
January 30, 201016 yr try Laminated windows, they keep the sound out better than Double Glazed ones !!
July 5, 201016 yr call 1337 and press 9 for English its not the police and all calls data is sent onto city hall keep doing it there will be change one bar called toys music bar in Chaiyapruek Rd Jomtien is closed now and moved on they used to set up speakers in the car park not sure why they closed - maybe from the complaints regarding the woeful karaoke but now some new nutter has started a monkey bar next door and has upped the anti to rock bands again they cant sing or play and make a hel_l of a noise lets see how long they last Edited July 5, 201016 yr by BlackJack
July 5, 201016 yr they have a non-stop 48 hour concert coming up with bikers camping in the car park next door-----------should be noisy !!
July 5, 201016 yr You can register your written complain at the district/Town Hall. After 1-2 weeks, register your complain at the Pollution Control Department: http://www.pcd.go.th/indexEng.cfm Best is to register your complain in a group or via the condo complex. Good Luck.
July 5, 201016 yr What is the law? Someone has told me that open-air karaoke bars are illegal. Even if they are "legal" what is a reasonable time for the microphone to be tuned off? What can I do (within the boundaries of the law)? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Law? The law only applies to Farangs. LOL...you should stay upcountry. Pattaya is not the place for quiet nights!!!
July 6, 201016 yr they have a non-stop 48 hour concert coming up with bikers camping in the car park next door-----------should be noisy !! when is this do u know? thanks
July 6, 201016 yr This thread was started in 2005 maybe the OP is not there anymore!! Arnold Judas Rimmer of Jupiter Mining Corporation Ship Red Dwarf
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