Phuket Issue and Answer: Is playing music till 4am legal?

Issue

Response Date

August 20, 2010

There is a restaurant (venue name withheld) on Wiset Rd that is close to a residential area and has live music until 4am, seven days a week. Is this permitted?

Why am I getting Korean porn on cable TV?

August 18, 2010

Did anyone notice the Korean porno on Phuket Cable Channel 1 the other day? It wasn’t just once or twice, but for hours. I kept flicking back as I couldn’t believe it was still going. My husband said...

Will the Airport Bus stop for me?

August 18, 2010

I have considered using the Phuket Airport Bus to commute to work, but I understand it only stops to pick up passengers at specific points and none of them are very convenient for me as it takes a 15-minute...

Dangerous trees at Surin Beach

August 17, 2010

What is it going to take for authorities to take action on the numerous dangers posed by the casuarina trees on Surin Beach – and on other beaches for that matter? My family and I were at a beach club...

Do I need a work permit to sell real estate?

August 16, 2010

Do foreigners need a work permit to sell real estate in Thailand?

Can I wave down an Airport Bus?

August 14, 2010

How do I export a Buddha image?

August 10, 2010

Where do I apply for permission to take my collection of Buddhist statues and amulets to Australia?

How do I import a dog to Thailand?

August 9, 2010

I will be moving to Phuket for one year and would like to bring my dog with me from Europe. I would like to know more information about importing a pet to Phuket. Could you please give me some information...

When can I hold a funeral?

August 5, 2010

Does anyone know if funerals and/or cremations can be arranged to take place within 24 to 48 hours of a death, or does it have to be done in accordance with Thai tradition, after a vigil of three, five...

Can I rent bikes in Phuket?

August 2, 2010

Can a US citizen open a bicycle rental business in Phuket?

Does an unpaid volunteer need a work permit to teach?

July 29, 2010

I was told that it is illegal to work without a permit in Thailand, even if it were for no pay. I was asked by some Thai friends to help them with their English by giving them some lessons in the evenings....

Why remove the Nai Harn lifelines?

August 7, 2010

During the high season there is a roped-off area at Nai Harn, at the north end of the beach. I presume this is to keep boats out of the swimming area. They remove those ropes during the low season when...

Is the bypass road paving finished?

August 4, 2010

I like the new surface of the bypass road, but it seems the project is not finished because only one side of the road is done. Are there any plans to pave the southbound lane? The road is in very bad...

Why are they called 'meter' taxis?

July 27, 2010

I am confused by the meter taxis operating at Phuket International Airport. They call themselves meter taxis, but whenever I ask them to use their meter they refuse and say they will only take a flat...

Is it legal to dump trash on private land?

July 27, 2010

As I ride my bike around the beautiful loop of Baan Laem Sai in the morning I am disgusted by several illegal garbage dumps right along the road. Who can fix this? Clean this up, please. This is not the...

How can I stop the karaoke racket?

July 26, 2010

I live in the village of Rungrawee, just off of Route 4026 near Phuket Airport. There are six karaoke bars on Route 4026 near my house. Every night they play loud music until 3am and some nights until...

How can I protect my trees?

July 24, 2010

Next to my resort there are many coconut trees that are not being taken care of. For quite some time now many of them have been dying. Insects that have infested the neighboring trees are now attacking...

Why is TOT Internet so poorly maintained?

July 23, 2010

I would like to ask someone from TOT to explain why it is so difficult for them to take better care of their cable network and to fix it properly. Every time it is a bit windy or raining, Internet access...

How do I safely stop the racket?

July 22, 2010

There is an unnamed club adjacent to the Buzz Club on Siriraj Rd in Patong that is way too loud and disturbing the peace of our neighborhood between 2am and 8am. No-one wants a repeat of the physical...

Why don't they name the new road?

July 21, 2010

When are they going to name the “new road” that cuts between Chao Fa East and Chao Fa West, running from Phuket Software Park to Dowroong School? I can't find a name for it on any map except for one that...