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the backhouse neighbour playing karaoke from 12am until 4am now under rainy day, still can hear that loud noisy, I called police to patron but they can't help me and say didn't hear went back but that sound still continue. I can't go out now 4am because heavy rain.
Sorry you’re dealing with this. Karaoke from 12:00 am to 4:00 am is not a minor disturbance, especially when it’s preventing sleep and continuing even after you contacted the police. For now (since it’s heavy rain and not safe to go outside): Record 2–3 short videos (15–30 seconds each) from inside your home showing the time and the audible karaoke. Write down a simple log: start time (12:00 am), current time (4:00 am), and that you already called police and they visited but the noise continued. Call the police again and clearly state: “The disturbance is ongoing after your visit. Please return and document it as a repeat incident.” Ask for the incident/record number if they can provide one. For tomorrow morning (to make it actionable, not just a complaint): Prepare your evidence pack: your noise log + 2–3 videos + the police call/visit details. Submit a formal complaint through your local district office/municipality channel and include that it is repeated, late-night, and continuing after an official warning/visit. If possible, coordinate with any other neighbors who can confirm the same time window (multiple complainants typically accelerates action). If you share your area (district/province) and whether this is a rented property or a venue/home business, AAT can point you to the most effective complaint route and wording for your formal report.
What is the cost to have an independent dB rating on a new Lesu metal working operation in a Residentual area?
Thanks for the question. On a public Q&A platform like this, we can only share a ballpark, because the cost depends heavily on the size of the operation and the measurement scope required. Typical ballpark in Thailand for an independent noise assessment: Pre-screen / initial independent assessment: from ~THB 25,000 Larger “full” independent compliance-style assessment: often up to ~THB 100,000 What drives the cost (and what you should clarify before hiring anyone): Operating hours (day only vs day + night) Number of key noise sources (presses, cutting, grinding, extraction, loading/unloading) Distance to the nearest homes and whether there are direct line-of-sight paths What outcome is needed: quick risk screening vs formal report suitable for authority/compliance discussions Access and representativeness: whether measurements can be taken during normal production If you would like a quotation, please share approximate details on the location, operating hours, main machines/processes, and the distance to the nearest residence with an independent acoustic consulting company—preferably one that is ISO 9001 certified. With that information, they can define the right scope and provide a realistic budget, avoiding both over-scoping and under-scoping.
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