PATTAYA — Residents of Soi Yen Sabai in South Pattaya, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province, are facing noise disturbances from young Kuwaiti tourists who ride motorcycles in circles and rev their engines loudly, causing continuous disruption that prevents locals from sleeping.
Early this morning, August 4, residents called Pattaya City Police to investigate the situation. Police were able to seize some motorcycles and big bikes with loud exhaust systems, but after officers left, the youth motorcycle group continued riding and making noise as before, showing no fear of the law.
Local residents report that this problem occurs repeatedly without any serious resolution. Some families have decided to move away from the area because they cannot tolerate the noise disturbances. They are asking police authorities to take decisive action to resolve the issue and restore peace to the community as quickly as possible.
Officials noted that over the past two to three years, young Kuwaitis have chosen Pattaya as their preferred destination during their summer high school break, staying from July to August. They often gather to race in South Pattaya, leading to frequent complaints from residents and tourists about reckless driving and loud exhaust noise.
Last year, tensions escalated into clashes between local Thai motorcyclists and the Kuwaiti groups. Following that, police set up checkpoints to prevent and warn foreign groups who ride motorcycles repeatedly, honk horns, and rev engines loudly, disturbing local residents.
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