#NoiseSensitivity

A new wave of research has illuminated why certain individuals find it nearly impossible to concentrate or communicate in noisy environments—a challenge familiar to many Thais contending with Bangkok’s bustling streets or the energetic chaos of family gatherings. Recent findings reveal that this heightened sensitivity to background noise may be hardwired in the brain, specifically rooted in the structure and connectivity of the insular cortex, or “insula,” an area crucial for integrating emotional and sensory information.