webfact Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Pattaya Boom-Boom Pick-up trucks checked by District OfficersPATTAYA: -- Following numerous noise complaints from residents and business owners on Jomtien Beach, District Officers checked the area for modified pick-up trucks playing loud music on Wednesday Night.The Chief Bailiff for the District along with a group of his officers checked a total of 10 trucks, parked along the promenade on Jomtien Beach and were also searching for guns and drugs and anything else which would require further investigations.The trucks are known as Boom-Boom trucks and will often be seen at planned events and may feature coyote dancers who dance on make-shift podiums on the back of the trucks, which are often decorated with lights and feature many speakers.Full story: http://pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/193635/pattaya-boom-boom-pick-up-trucks-checked-by-district-officers/-- Pattaya One 2015-05-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepattaya1961 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Finally. Dismantle and destroy on site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awayego Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 What a disappointment! I read the headline and expected to see the latest in mobile sex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 About $%!! time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 What a disappointment! I read the headline and expected to see the latest in mobile sex! And you can enjoy your music with the new black tea from 7-11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneday Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Not one thing was done to these kids. Why? Because kids who can afford trucks with all that audio equipment certainly belongs to parents with a lot of money and power. My prediction: Nothing will ever be done to these kids and their loud music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 As long as they play heavy metal only, they can stay as long as they want. But boom boom... wasn't that something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 As usual, it takes "numerous complaints" before the police will look into something that they should have been policing all along on a routine basis. One can drive all through Pattaya and only very rarely see any police presence at all--and that usually just helmet violations to collect some cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LALes Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 A lot of the worst offenders late at night aren't even these specialized trucks. Its the regular cars and pickups that have been outfitted with a few bass speakers that pull up on the beach after 1 AM. They don't look out of the ordinary but once they open their doors, they can be almost as loud as the truck pictured. Loud enough to be heard a mile away if you are on a high enough floor. Its a constant presence in Jomtien from sunset on almost every night. Talk about a diminished quality of life. If you are in a condo by the beach, this is the sountrack to your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesimps Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 A lot of the worst offenders late at night aren't even these specialized trucks. Its the regular cars and pickups that have been outfitted with a few bass speakers that pull up on the beach after 1 AM. They don't look out of the ordinary but once they open their doors, they can be almost as loud as the truck pictured. Loud enough to be heard a mile away if you are on a high enough floor. Its a constant presence in Jomtien from sunset on almost every night. Talk about a diminished quality of life. If you are in a condo by the beach, this is the sountrack to your life. The deafening base-heavy music is, for me, the biggest drawback to living in Pattaya. If you live anywhere near the beach or Sukhumvit you're doomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmichd Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 A lot of the worst offenders late at night aren't even these specialized trucks. Its the regular cars and pickups that have been outfitted with a few bass speakers that pull up on the beach after 1 AM. They don't look out of the ordinary but once they open their doors, they can be almost as loud as the truck pictured. Loud enough to be heard a mile away if you are on a high enough floor. Its a constant presence in Jomtien from sunset on almost every night. Talk about a diminished quality of life. If you are in a condo by the beach, this is the sountrack to your life. The deafening base-heavy music is, for me, the biggest drawback to living in Pattaya. If you live anywhere near the beach or Sukhumvit you're doomed. Have Blues on my mobile, have earphones too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 The bad news is .... nah, you don't want to hear it. Course you don't, nah forget it. Oh, all right then. They're back on the streets tonight. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloggie Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Prefer to hear Nighwish - "I wish I go an angel" by Floor Jansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernphil Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Gives a new meaning to " Your shout I believe " heard in Pattaya pubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidee Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 boom boom keeps you up all night, but not in the nice way you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackJack Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 yes noise pollution is just as bad as every other pollution in Jomtien and Pattaya Buy your 10 million baht dream condo and then some ahole parks out the front and parties on thats why i will never buy real estate in Jomtien rent and move on its not just the pick ups and cars but I have seen commercial tourist buses with the speakers on the outside amazing Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb17 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Oh Dear It's a tourist resort- there's always some noise here. Choose where you live very carefully and it's not a problem. I'm not sure why people come to live in Pattaya / Jomtien and expect it to be fabulously civilised, quiet , have stunning architecture and infrastructure . It doesn't , it's all a bit chaotic. All part of its charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 What a disappointment! I read the headline and expected to see the latest in mobile sex! I was expecting Basil Brush... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJo7O8V0xfk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmichd Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 It's a question of taste (I don't like Isaan Technk too much), but it's also a question of volume. Someone should tell them they damage their bass speakers if they turn them on to maximum volume. They also ruin their ears. In many cases this "boom boom" sound is a consequence of unsufficient tone resolution in the low frequencies. The bass frequencies get meshed up, and it comes to resonances which will eventually kill the bass speakers. This is not a phenomenon of Pattaya, sound pollution is quite common in Europe. Live music sounds usually better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) I am amazed the General hasn't jumped on this bandwagon. Why are there no public health warnings on TV? Don't Drink and Drive; Where White At Night; Boom-Boom makes you DEAF; Edited May 15, 2015 by Rimmer Vulgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 It's a question of taste (I don't like Isaan Technk too much), but it's also a question of volume. Someone should tell them they damage their bass speakers if they turn them on to maximum volume. They also ruin their ears. In many cases this "boom boom" sound is a consequence of unsufficient tone resolution in the low frequencies. The bass frequencies get meshed up, and it comes to resonances which will eventually kill the bass speakers. This is not a phenomenon of Pattaya, sound pollution is quite common in Europe. Live music sounds usually better. No, don't tell them anything, they won't listen anyway (not just because they have been rendered deaf) when the pick-up falls to pieces like a clown-car, just snigger. (pointing is optional) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 This is not a phenomenon of Pattaya, sound pollution is quite common in Europe. Offhand I cant think of anywhere in Europe where this level of unlicensed and unwelcome noise would be permitted. Certainly not in any built-up area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexlowe Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Oh Dear It's a tourist resort- there's always some noise here. Choose where you live very carefully and it's not a problem. I'm not sure why people come to live in Pattaya / Jomtien and expect it to be fabulously civilised, quiet , have stunning architecture and infrastructure . It doesn't , it's all a bit chaotic. All part of its charm. 1. "Choose where you live ... " - The story is about speaker trucks. They know no boundaries. Comprendez? 2. "It's a tourist resort ... " Cool, no need to be civilised. No families, just raging party drunks. 3. All part of its charm??? Yes the chaos can be charming. Speaker trucks are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmichd Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 The "natives" seem to like it, and it is their country. Go to St. Pauli in Hamburg for comparison, I'm sure you wouldn't like to hear everything over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexlowe Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 ^^^ I would suggest the "natives" do not like it at all. They're just more resigned to it. But I'll bet their attitude will change when the tourist dollars go elsewhere. Don't forget there are tens of thousands of apartments under construction in Pattaya/Jomtien pitched at foreigners, all waiting to be sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awohalitsiktoli Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) This is not a phenomenon of Pattaya, sound pollution is quite common in Europe. Offhand I cant think of anywhere in Europe where this level of unlicensed and unwelcome noise would be permitted. Certainly not in any built-up area. U are correct. This type of idiotic behavior is not a major part of any civilized society that I am aware of. Most developed countries have strict laws that protect citizens from noise pollution. If Thailand has such laws, they are obviously not being inforced. The boom trucks and their idiot drivers are all over Jomtien Beach. They park out front of restuarants, hotels, condos, etc. They are causing harm to businesses and diminishing the quality of life in the area. People are selling condos and moving precisely because of the excessive noise pollution caused by the boom trucks. The noise pollution seems to be related to a generation that has no concern for anyone, not even themselves. It is destructive behavior. The police should do something about it other than smiling in a photo. If I were in charge, this is what would happen after a hefty fine: Edited May 15, 2015 by Awohalitsiktoli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmichd Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 ^^^ I would suggest the "natives" do not like it at all. They're just more resigned to it. But I'll bet their attitude will change when the tourist dollars go elsewhere. Don't forget there are tens of thousands of apartments under construction in Pattaya/Jomtien pitched at foreigners, all waiting to be sold. I would suggest Farangs should stop threatening Thais with drawing back their money. In Europe you would have to get property on land first before you can build an apartment on it. This is usually paid by credit from a bank. So, you might be owner of the apartment, but only as long as the bank doesn't force you to pay back the credit. And be rest-assured: The banks will force you to pay back your credit for land. BTW: Even in those "gentrified" areas in Europe you would still have to cope with the "natives" there, eg the humans that lived there before you came with big money that isn't even yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmichd Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 This is not a phenomenon of Pattaya, sound pollution is quite common in Europe. Offhand I cant think of anywhere in Europe where this level of unlicensed and unwelcome noise would be permitted. Certainly not in any built-up area. U are correct. This type of idiotic behavior is not a major part of any civilized society that I am aware of. Most developed countries have strict laws that protect citizens from noise pollution. If Thailand has such laws, they are obviously not being inforced. The boom trucks and their idiot drivers are all over Jomtien Beach. They park out front of restuarants, hotels, condos, etc. They are causing harm to businesses and diminishing the quality of life in the area. People are selling condos and moving precisely because of the excessive noise pollution caused by the boom trucks. The noise pollution seems to be related to a generation that has no concern for anyone, not even themselves. It is destructive behavior. The police should do something about it other than smiling in a photo. If I were in charge, this is what would happen after a hefty fine: crushed_car.jpg You are not in charge if you are Farang. Leave it up to the Thais, please. I'm Farang, and I might consider the ringing of church bells sacral terror. Also the voices of many Farang politicians, that's sheer noise pollution for me - worse than Techno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awohalitsiktoli Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 There is no genuine comparison between the very occasional ringing of a church bell (or chanting of a Buddhist monk) and the daily boom truck noise pollution that the citizens--both Thai and farang--are having to endure in Jomtien. The boom truck idiots are malicious; they enjoy annoying other people. The police need to fine them, lock them up, confiscate their trucks and crush the trucks, turning them into scrap metal. If Thailand is ever going to reach anything resembling developed world status the rule of law must be taken seriously. Maybe the military will step in and drive tanks over the boom trucks or use them for target practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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