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.
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