Chonburi officials raid unlicensed concert venue after noise complaints
Chonburi officials shut down an unlicensed concert venue in Nongprue early Friday after residents complained about disruptive late-night music and performances. The venue manager faces charges for operating without a license and selling alc
CHONBURI — On May 16, 2026, local administrative officials in Bang Lamung district raided an unlicensed entertainment venue in Nongprue early Friday after residents complained about loud music and concerts that allegedly kept nearby households awake at night.
The operation took place at 01:16 after Bang Lamung District Chief Anusak Piriyamorn ordered district officials led by Pichannon Thaweesuk and Nattawat Sophonsawetsin to inspect the venue, described by authorities as a large southern-style liquor establishment located in a soi in Nongprue subdistrict.
Officials said residents in the surrounding area had repeatedly complained that the venue played loud music late into the night, with some saying they were unable to sleep on certain evenings.
When officers arrived, they found the venue operating on a large scale, including a live concert featuring well-known performers and a large number of patrons. Authorities ordered all activities to stop, instructed staff to turn off the music and switch on the lights, and conducted inspections for illegal items including weapons and narcotics. No illegal items were found during the search.
However, officials said the venue did not possess a licence to operate as an entertainment establishment.
The individual identified as the venue manager was detained for questioning and initially charged with operating an entertainment venue without a licence and selling alcohol beyond permitted hours. The suspect was handed over to investigators for legal proceedings.
