Ferris Wheel Open

Post by **parrot** » February 5, 2013, 7:09 pm

According to the good people at skyscrapercity, the ferris wheel is now open......40 baht for kids.....60 for adults.

Post by **pompui** » February 6, 2013, 1:23 am

Presumably a reputable company is behind this venture,do not want any screws coming loose.

Since locals are anti getting a suntan,will they offer umbrellas for 5 baht since not much shade is evident while being whizzed around

Post by **rct** » February 6, 2013, 4:57 am

Even my highly spirited 6 year old thought that Ferris wheel looked a bit dodgy (too risky to try).

Post by **Khun Paul** » February 6, 2013, 5:03 am

Pardon me for being a tad racist, if Thais built it or even operate it, I'll stay away thanks very much.

Post by **martynsnowman** » February 6, 2013, 8:22 am

where abouts in udon is the big wheel ?

Post by **jackspratt** » February 6, 2013, 8:51 am

Khun Paul wrote:Pardon me for being a tad racist, if Thais built it or even operate it, I'll stay away thanks very much.

Yes - I am sure we would all be keen to avoid a repetition of this:

http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/M ... story.html

or this:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/te ... 74535.html

and particularly these:

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/TOLL+OF+D ... a062360311

Post by **harmonyudon** » February 6, 2013, 8:52 am

Khun Paul wrote:Pardon me for being a tad racist, if Thais built it or even operate it, I'll stay away thanks very much.

Some members may not agree with you @Khun Paul.
Look here: http://www.udonmap.com/udonthaniforum/m ... 27590.html

I will stay low on the wheel if its possible

Post by **KHONDAHM** » February 6, 2013, 9:32 am

Ok! So, I am thinking major incident within 4 weeks. I'll guess 2 serious injuries involving Thais. What say you?

Post by **pompui** » February 6, 2013, 12:32 pm

And maybe an altercation with a a farang objecting to being charged a higher price,say 100 baht

, even if it includes a free umbrella to use

Post by **merchant seaman** » February 6, 2013, 1:21 pm

I hope it's a great success and I don't want to see anyone get hurt, thai or farang. price is posted and says nothing about farang fee any different. Hopefully they will add a few more attractions. I'm sure safety was a concern in the development of the ferris wheel.

Post by **monkeyman** » February 6, 2013, 3:47 pm

merchant seaman wrote:I'm sure safety was a concern in the development of the ferris wheel.

Post by **Khun Paul** » February 6, 2013, 5:45 pm

maybe foreign companies may like Thailand but will they put their collective lives into Thai hands, that i seriously doubt.

Post by **dingdong** » February 6, 2013, 6:02 pm

I drive on the roadways everyday as I am sure other people do, So I do, along with others that put my life in the hands of Thais and other nationalities everyday

I also rely on Nurses, Doctors, everyday also if I need them
Well I guess I rely on people everyday regardless where they are from

Post by **merchant seaman** » February 6, 2013, 6:22 pm

Do you take the stairs to your hotel room on the 23rd floor of the hotel or do you put your life in the hands of the Thai's who installed the elevator (lift)? Just get over it TIT.

Post by **pompui** » February 6, 2013, 6:47 pm

Hopefully they will display the maximum load per those bucket type seats,anybody a tad largish should read the sign carefully =D> .Looks easy though to get out in an emergency,appears none have a protection top,good or bad

Post by **trubrit** » February 6, 2013, 7:20 pm

I think I understand Kp's point. It is not about Thai workmanship but my concern is when it was constructed was the priority a concern for safety, or to build at minimum cost, which seems to prevail here .If the latter then heavens help us . As someone pointed out, accidents can happen anywhere, but if corners are cut it doubles the likelihood. :-"

Post by **dingdong** » February 6, 2013, 7:35 pm

I also agree BUT in everything there is a degree of Safety over $$$$ i.e. Titanic, BP in the Gulf, Chernoble(spelling apologies)
If you Want/Need safety you might as well stay home and pray
There is no such activity, moment where all is SAFE

Post by **FrazeeDK** » February 6, 2013, 8:32 pm

looked to me like they took over a week to assemble the wheel.. The fellows I saw doing it seemed to have the proper tools... Of course, I didn't see anyone wearing hard hats.. This Ferris Wheel is a far cry from one I rode on back in December 1973 at Tung Sri Nuang.. I remember rocking in the car and noting that it was secured in the frame with bent nails!!! bwahahahah!! But back then, being young and dumb, I found it funny where today I'd be petrified..

Post by **Dr Who** » February 19, 2013, 12:59 pm

Last night I noticed the Ferris Wheel was closed, it's only been open a week or so.

Post by **pienmash** » February 19, 2013, 1:41 pm

Dr Who wrote:Last night I noticed the Ferris Wheel was closed, it's only been open a week or so.

It was on cable TV ...... the team who installed it found a bag of nuts n bolts left over from the job !!!!