Thailand Noise News

Two people are wounded in gunfire as a Phuket noise dispute degenerates into violence

After a gun was fired during a scuffle, a noise complaint at a Phuket Town rental property descended into violence, injuring both the landlord and the tenant. The incident, which happened yesterday, December 12, brought the two parties’ ongoing tensions to light. Around 5:00 p.m. yesterday, December 12, Phuket City police arrived at the scene of the disturbance on Phatthanakan Soi 2. The injured landlord and tenant were found at the scene by emergency personnel from Vachira Phuket Hospital and the Phuket Kusoldharm Foundation. The tenant, Phanupong Sae-Tae, also known as Bank, was shot in the left leg, and the landlord, Soros Chitchiew, 41, was wounded in the right eye socket. After receiving emergency medical attention, both victims were taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital for additional care. According to Soros, the fight started when he and his spouse went to Room 5 to resolve complaints about loud noises made at night. He pointed out that Phanupong had repeatedly been asked to leave the property due to his threatening behavior in the past. References https://thethaiger.com

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Airports of Thailand (AoT) plans to pay 12 billion baht to residents who have been impacted by noise pollution

Airports of Thailand (AoT) will compensate residents who were harmed by noise pollution from the third and newest runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport with 12 billion baht. Several agencies, including the AoT, the Transport Ministry, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, discussed the issue on Monday in response to residents’ questions about the compensation they sought for the noise made by planes using the recently opened runway at the country’s main airport. According to the law, a decision was made about the most reasonable rate, said Kittiphon Ruayfuphan, deputy spokesman for the Transport Ministry. Noise-affected residents fall into a number of categories. Included are residents with problematic land ownership, those who are legally entitled to compensation, and those who are technically ineligible for any form of financial aid. When the rate is determined, residents who fulfill the payout requirements will receive their money, Mr. Kittiphon said. Those with problematic land ownership will receive assistance in organizing their documentation so they can be eligible for compensation. Mr. Kittiphon said that after the Pollution Control Department conducts an evaluation and confirms that they are in fact affected by the noise pollution, residents who live close to the third runway but do not own the residential property they occupy might be eligible for compensation. Surajit Phongsingwitthaya, the chairman of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) council, claims that residents complained to the BMA about the noise issue. Following the filing of the complaints, the BMA asked the Transport Ministry and the AoT for updates on the issue’s resolution. The BMA is acting as a go-between to give residents who haven’t applied for compensation yet information on how to do so. Even though the petitions must be carefully vetted for fairness, Mr. Surajit said the authorities were evaluating them more rapidly. The first round of compensation should be available to residents early next year, according to the council chairman. The third runway, which is four kilometers long and sixty meters wide, was built parallel to the first runway on the western side of Suvarnabhumi Airport. It will primarily be used for planes landing at the airport and can now handle 94 planes per hour, up from the previous 68. References https://www.bangkokpost.com

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Residents of Pattaya call for action against boisterous celebrations at beer bars

Thailand’s Pattaya On October 26, locals in the Soi Buakhao neighborhood of South Pattaya expressed their annoyance at a beer bar that has been causing chaos by celebrating late into the night with loud horn blasts. For more than two weeks, residents have been having trouble sleeping because of the noise, which keeps them awake at night. A resident who went by the pseudonym “Orn” shared surveillance footage of the noise and provided an explanation of the circumstances. According to her, the recently opened bar, which has been open for about a month, signals drinking celebrations for patrons with air horns rather than the more conventional bells. Residents of nearby apartments have been startled by the loud blasts, and some have complained or even moved out as a result of the constant noise. Tenants have also complained to the owner of the adjacent apartments about the disruptions. The bar has not responded or changed despite prior conversations with the management and reports to the Pattaya Police Station to address the problem. An additional local, “Dao” (a pseudonym), who has been there for a month, recounted how the truck-horn-like sound startled her to wakefulness. Due to her early work commitments, she stressed the value of a quiet atmosphere at night and recommended that the bar switch from horns to a bell system, which is what other establishments typically do. Local authorities, such as the Banglamung District Office and the Pattaya Police, have been urged by the community to look into and address the persistent noise problem. References https://www.kaodedonline.com

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Due to the noisy dogs of her neighbors, a Thai woman sells her house and gives deaf buyers a discount

A Thai woman offers the deaf and dog owners a special discount on her house.In Thailand, a woman who is tired of her neighbors’ dogs’ loudness is giving the deaf and other dog owners a special discount on her house. She even made it clear that she preferred buyers who had large dogs that let out loud barks. The woman has posted a sign promoting her home and requesting prospective purchasers. Relocating for the sake of family well-beingThe 58-year-old woman had previously complained to authorities about the noise, according to Thailand’s Channel 8 News. None of them, though, have been able to resolve her problem. She claimed that for the past three years, her family has had to take sleeping pills simply to get any sleep at all due to the incessant barking. At the end of her rope, she told reporters that she had to put her family’s health and sanity first. She is therefore selling the house and relocating. References https://mustsharenews.com

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Dust and noise disturbance from a luxurious condo in Pattaya

The construction of a luxurious condominium in the Taphra Ya 9-15 area of Pattaya, which will rise more than 60 stories, has alarmed locals and rental operators. Residents have been inconvenienced by the dust and noise from the construction site for more than two years, but local authorities have not offered any support. 52-year-old Taphra Ya 9 business owner Chalida voiced her annoyance, saying the construction has resulted in constant noise and dust problems. She said that because of the intolerable noise levels, which can occasionally last until midnight, many residents are slowly leaving. Chalida gave reporters video footage showing the detrimental effects of the noise and dust from the construction site, as well as her unsuccessful attempts to lodge complaints with the Pattaya City Council and other authorities. Those living on the seventh floor, which has been completely evacuated because of the noise and dust from the cement pouring on the nearby streets, are in an especially bad situation. The extent of the issue was demonstrated by the thick dust layers that reporters saw on windows and floors, as well as the cracks in the surrounding buildings. Additionally, the widespread dust has caused respiratory problems for housekeepers and employees, requiring the constant use of face masks. No agency has intervened to address these health issues in spite of their difficulties. Chonburi MP Yodchai Phungporn recently paid a visit to the location to hear the complaints of locals and business owners. According to Siam Rath, he intends to bring their grievances about the dust and noise to the Land and Environment Committee of the House of Representatives for additional action. References https://aseannow.com

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Khao Yai National Park is strict about cars making loud noises

Thailand’s NAKHON RATCHASIMA – In reaction to infractions by tourists, Khao Yai National Park has tightened restrictions on vehicle speed and noise levels. Checkpoints have been erected to keep an eye on cars, primarily those whose engine and exhaust noise levels are higher than allowed. At least 22 people have been taken into custody by the authorities thus far; these include 17 drivers who were found to be speeding over the 60 km/h limit and five motorcycle riders whose noise levels exceeded the 95 decibel limit. The National Park Act and its implementing regulations have resulted in fines for those found in violation. Officials from the park have warned visitors that these regulations will be strictly adhered to. Riders on motorcycles are asked to make sure their cars aren’t tuned to make too much noise, and everyone driving through the park is asked to keep to the posted speed limits. For the sake of both visitor safety and the preservation of the park’s wildlife, it is imperative that these rules be strictly adhered to. (NNT) References Khao Yai National Park tough on vehicles producing excessive noise, violating speed limits  

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