so pleased to hear about an attempt to stop this unnecessary noise nonsense...This noise is an absolute nuisance...Truthfully, I don't see the police doing much to enforce these laws, but the hope that the gov't continues its efforts to stop it.

Posted by Hallelujah! on June 1, 2010 13:06

I am living in Nanai Road in Patong and some nights just cannot sleep until about 3 in the morning. Notorious are the "fabulous" live concerts behind Jungceylon with the boom-boom going on and on...

Posted by Fritz Pinguin on June 1, 2010 13:07

Oh I so wish this is for real. There's a new Pub built right next to where my friend resides and they play extremely loud music from 4pm to 4am. Residents cannot sleep, study or even watch TV. The noise is so loud that the doors rattle in tune to it.

The Chalong police has been contacted several times but they have done absolutely nothing.

I asked around from those in know and was told a very high ranking police officer is one of the owners.

That sounded like it's time for my friend to move out but if the Governor is serious, then perhaps there's hope.

Would it be possible for PhuketWan to publish the laws and regulations in regard to noise levels or advise us as to where to obtain this information ?

Posted by Amazing Thailand on June 1, 2010 13:26

Finally it seems someone can exercise some authority and realise that we all have to live together in this small community.Lets hope the Gov.'s office and the Police can get everyone to compromise for Peace and Quiet!

Posted by finger's crossed! on June 1, 2010 13:29

It is NOT just entertainment venues.

Small shops and even homes blaring bass music are just as big a problem in Phuket.

Almost every neighborhood seems to have one selfish person doing it, and it only takes one person to disturb hundreds.

Posted by Philip on June 1, 2010 13:39

Similarly the beach bar in Naithon over high season. Little customers or none at all with music blasting till wee hours. Thankfully they take a break during the low season.

Posted by h2odragonfly on June 1, 2010 18:46

Great news! Let's hope this will be enforced, but i don't believe until i see it!

Do not forget, there are people who works every day and who need their sleep. This is not just a party island.

Posted by Anders on June 2, 2010 02:33

I'm willing to bet that if anyone were to call the police and make a complaint...absolutely nothing will be done...I live within "noise" distance to the venue in the fairgrounds behind Jungceylon...and up until last night they continue to be loud and sleeping is not possible...I doubt very much this will ever stop...It wouldn't surprise as it's mentioned in the article that certain Patong officials have a financial interest in this...especially those who make all the decisions...It's a joke...You're dreaming if you think it will end!

Posted by Doubts on June 2, 2010 06:45

At least there is word about it, look forward instead.

I'm very lucky since I'm living in an area of just residents so it's very quiet except for the soi dogs, but i can live with that.

A simple rule could go easy, play as loud as you want, as long as we on the other - public - side don't complain and can sleep - I'm for that )

I know Laguna in Rawai have good sound protection and i love them for that.

Go check them out and then talk to the owners of the noise problem that they might ask for a professional to help them to take down the noise, refer to Laguna in Rawai then ;)

Posted by Anders on June 2, 2010 18:49

Well last night the music went on until 2:30 am...so much for enforcing the laws...This is a joke and it will continue to go on as the "authorities" here are only interested in speaking sweet to everyone and not really getting anything done.

Posted by Doubts on June 3, 2010 05:03

I'd like to know who told PhuketWan that the Thai boxing stadium is no longer making noise. I'm listening to it right now, same as I do EVERY day.

Everyone seems to be complaining about the noise from the carnival behind Carrefeur, which is only there one or two weekends a month. I am subjected to the continuous loud-hailers from the boxing stadium EVERY DAY!

Yes we have complained. No nothing has ever happened about it. No I don't expect it ever will.

Posted by CaptainJack on June 15, 2010 19:50