Noise Invades Blog of Quiet

 This morning a noise measurement was recorded in a Bangkok suburb.
Noise level of morning family conversation: 57 decibels
Noise level when Bangkok protests were discussed: 73 decibels

Conclusion:

Singing Doves Join Government Opposition

              The ubiquitous singing doves of Bangkok have learned to make the sound of a protest whistle!

              Monitored on morning of 30th November

Whistle Sound Damages Hearing

 
A single whistle blow ranges between 104 to 116 decibels, far exceeding safe noise levels.

Referees are exposed to almost 36 times maximum daily dose of noise in one game

 And whistle blowing protesters ?

Whistles and Earplugs

Bangkok is invaded by an intrusive, antidemocratic, harmful, obnoxious, invasive, noise pestilence. While the expression of opinion should be sacrosanct, this cacophonous attack on our quiet is not a legitimate tactic. It is an insult to intelligence, a denial of dialogue, an attack on civilised value, and a danger to our valuable sense of hearing. Express opinion, yes. Hold up banners and declarations, yes. But spare us this plague of noise of which we already have a surfeit.