Noisy neighbors

[SOISABAKA]

We bought a house about 10 yrs ago. 4 yrs later an open air bar was built 35 meters behind us with a live band every night. Complaints to the authorities somewhat reduced the level of the music and the hours (stop around midnight). Understanding that there is probably a monthly stipend offered to "someone" to keep the authorities at bay, to whom would you complain? After the original complaints I was advised to cease making new waves as it could be dangerous for the family health. In conjunction with that, the regional governor that was taking action to help, was somehow "re-posted". Does anyone think that since the bar is on Temple land and is so close to a moo baan that the current military authorities might be interested in taking some removal action? If so, how would we affect that without endangering our lives?

Also, we have a long time neighbor (also right behind our back wall) that wakes at about 5 AM daily and likes to have everyone close by listen to his 'wake up' music. This continues until around 8 PM. Thankfully this does not happen everyday but aren't there "hours" for this sort of thing by law?

[krisb]

If your wife can't fix the problem.

Join em'

Edit to add, I feel for you mate. Would do my head in.

[h90]

If they stop at midnight, where is the problem?

[Griffin09]

The problem is that it does not allow for much 'normal' sleep time. We have two kids that need enough rest to function in school and I would prefer to stay awake all day instead of requiring a nap because I am unable to keep my eyes open at noon. I don't know for certain but I believe there are laws even in this country that forbid the set up of entertainment venues similar to this within a certain distance of private homes or other living premises. Any ideas?

[cornishcarlos]

Move..?

[JDGRUEN]

I had a girlfriend in a Udon Thani neighborhood and it just happened that some neighbors did not like the Farang living there ... and guess what? Someone took a big hammer or whatever and broke the electrical connections at the electric meter...

[cornishcarlos]

I had a girlfriend in a Udon Thani neighborhood and it just happened that some neighbors did not like the Farang living there ... and guess what? Someone took a big hammer or whatever and broke the electrical connections at the electric meter...

Probably her husband !!

[Digitalnomade]

Can you build a wall between you and the restaurant.?

[Pattaya Lous]

Move - sorry to say but you can't win now your life will be hell and dangerous.

[Griffin09]

I have actually considered building some type of acoustic wall on the back side of our property. Costly? Probably. 15 - 20 meters high? Will need some engineering advice, not just the regular guys that slap a bunch of bricks together. Would it keep out the noise? Not sure.

[KittenKong]

Thais rarely show much consideration for others, and pointless, invasive and ultimately selfish noise is the bane of life in Thailand. In my experience you can get it absolutely everywhere. Many people I know would think you are lucky in that your noise stops at midnight.

I think the only real solution is to move, and even if you do that you could have exactly the same thing happen elsewhere.

[Aussieroaming]

Every decent home owners nightmare..I hope you get some relief from it eventually

[TheFishman1]

Ear plugs

[inzman]

Funny how the Thais never consider anyone else with noise or intrusion , but oh boy, a Falang makes noise or any other problem and they are all over him! Selfish lot of people , takes some time to assimilate here.

[SOISABAKA]

To KittenKong: I suppose it is one of those mysterious things in this culture that I can't seem to grasp. My wife says I should show "grenjai" for my special neighbor with his thumping music played throughout the day. It appears his family has moved out and he is a little crazed by the situation. So his relief is to torment the rest of us? Is it not possible for him to show us a bit of "grenjai"? As for the restaurant with the band, yes, this seems to be a good example of the lack of respect for others in a culture that prior to our arrival we all thought was bleeding with courtesy and kindness. Don't take this comment wrong as I still like living here with the pluses outweighing the minuses but it is one of those little things in life that give us pause.

To JDGRUEN: I understand the implication. I have an active imagination (read: sometimes mischievous) and can say that if this was happening in my country of origin, the owners of the restaurant would be begging me to stop, just before they closed their doors for good. And I have some fun stories to back that up from my younger yrs. Unfortunately, we are in the Land of Smiles where not all is as it seems and occasionally it is prudent to lean to the side of caution.

[davidst01]

another reason to only rent in thailand. we read about these issues all the time on this forum. usually the fluffy barking rat dogs are the big problem. good luck with selling up and moving. it is what I would have done immediately.

[h90]

The problem is that it does not allow for much 'normal' sleep time. We have two kids that need enough rest to function in school and I would prefer to stay awake all day instead of requiring a nap because I am unable to keep my eyes open at noon. I don't know for certain but I believe there are laws even in this country that forbid the set up of entertainment venues similar to this within a certain distance of private homes or other living premises. Any ideas?

Even in Europe you wouldn't have much luck complaining. In Thailand it is complete normal.

Get used to it and sleep with the noise.

[Digitalnomade]

They have no zone rules in thailand. Best is to rent... And get out when your life become a pain. I hate music too.

Maybe look for triple glass window. The one that people use near airport.

[Pattaya Lous]

I have actually considered building some type of acoustic wall on the back side of our property. Costly? Probably. 15 - 20 meters high? Will need some engineering advice, not just the regular guys that slap a bunch of bricks together. Would it keep out the noise? Not sure.

You are an Tw

[daveAustin]

No answer but dumb down to their level and live with it or sell up and rent. It is the same anywhere. You could buy 10 rai of land, plonk a house in the middle and have some sad, inconsiderate lowlife set up a f***ing chemical plant right on the border. Why? Because they can and don't give a flying one about anyone, and farangs don't even count. Buddhism, Thai style.

Was lucky with our place for several years. Beautiful spot, decent neighbours, for the most part, but always knew the illusion could be shattered overnight.

You could go the army route. A lot of the time these don't mess with us warnings are all hot air by little boys in men's clothes, though having kids do you really want to be looking over your shoulder? Never come between a Thai and his money. It IS the only religion here!

[Digitalnomade]

You should really consider anti acoustic windows. Expensive but if it works again noise from planes, it will work against music and it s a good investment knowing you can sleep instead to become upset or sale your house.

Wall in wood + window = 80 % less noise.

There are some special paint which absorbs the sound.

"water-based soundproofing sound insulation and deadening compound. Along with being water-based, it absorbs noise and vibration, is sprayable, nontoxic, dries hard. It works really well for damping resonance in aluminum, steel, fiberglass, wood and poly-glass. It is nonabrasive, anti-corrosive, protects against condensation and is ideal for automotive, industrial and railway applications. Plus – the flame-retardant properties are awesome!

While not a sound deadening paint, it’s pretty close! (It’s thicker, but can be sprayed)."

[mesquite]

another reason to only rent in thailand. we read about these issues all the time on this forum. usually the fluffy barking rat dogs are the big problem. good luck with selling up and moving. it is what I would have done immediately.

Says it all. OP, I feel for you, dude. Perhaps your story can help others.

If renting, I would be out of there in a heartbeat.

[opalred]

i had same problem my wife got information from some music freind and put up micrephones and speakers and it send noise back and distorts into

feedbackat there end

[balo]

Theres nothing you can do , I was stupid enough to buy a condo instead of renting it , karaoke all night and barking dogs, when the noise was too bad I had to move into a hotel for the night .

[Tongdee]

Funny how the Thais never consider anyone else with noise or intrusion , but oh boy, a Falang makes noise or any other problem and they are all over him! Selfish lot of people , takes some time to assimilate here.

Folung me got shut down for using a band saw in my carport at three in the afternoon???? TIT

[BngkkB]

The other night while watching TV I heard a very loud thumping noise. It continued to get louder and louder. I figured it was a car passing by on the Soi, no big deal. Then I could hear all the music not just the base. It didn't go away. After about 10 minutes I walked out on the Soi and there was the car parked in front of my house. The car had blacked out Windows all around including the front windshield. I looked on the front windshield not being able to see anything and made a funny face and walked away. As I got to my gate the driver emerged and asked me what was wrong? I said I could hear him inside my house over the TV.

He replied he was trying to put his baby to sleep in the back of his car. Amazing.

[Digitalnomade]

Noise pollution is terrible in some parts of the country.

It Could be a good excuse for the police to fill up government wallets.

If you look at the fines panel at the police station in Pattaya, it s written in Thai "noise: 1500 bahts fine" ... Something like that.

[SOISABAKA]

Unfortunately, the local "grapevine" indicates that the outstretched hands that I previously mentioned probably receive 100K on a regular basis to look the other way. So as in many cases, by enforcing the law they would be shooting themselves in the foot financially.