Carnival or Fair at Hua Hin Centennial Park
Re: Carnival or Fair at Hua Hin Centennial Park
^I get your point, but without this forum and it's affiliates, a lot of us would miss out on most of the festivals and celebrations here, (and there are many), simply because they are not promoted to the foreign community.
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Re: Carnival or Fair at Hua Hin Centennial Park
prcscct said...
Regarding DreamWorld... They have just as good a track record safety wise as any other top theme park in the world's countries. Dreamworld, like the others around the world, is well aware that one safety cock up could lead to a huge problem - to be scared of the place is not a great advert. There has not been one serious accident since it opened.... Siam waterworld/park - well that's another story!
Not sure about the U.S but the U.K's travelling fairs aren't exactly top notch. Give you one guess which crowd are the guy's that run them in the Uk (Clue.... begins with a 'G'). Can't really blame the Thai's lack of safety checks on this one (which I'm not sure if you were or if it was a 'general' comment on travelling fairs) as I think every country I have witnessed a travelling fair hasn't exactly met health and safety regulations.Maybe we should put in some comments about the safety of these rides at traveling carnivals? The wife won't go near them, apparently from reading a lifetime of accident reports in the newspaper. She even has a problem with Dream World in Bangkok now. Seems something happened there not too long ago. I think the fear among the Thais is an issue with regular maintenance and safety inspections. Pete
Regarding DreamWorld... They have just as good a track record safety wise as any other top theme park in the world's countries. Dreamworld, like the others around the world, is well aware that one safety cock up could lead to a huge problem - to be scared of the place is not a great advert. There has not been one serious accident since it opened.... Siam waterworld/park - well that's another story!
If it's within arms reach, there's nothing to worry about!!
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HHFarang said..
What makes it worse is we're doing it in a beautiful resort town where back home it's normally some crappy 'price is right' area.
With the Thai's that have Farang friends already we are accepted and given the time of day. For those that don't we are really not welcome here in 'THEIR' beautiful seaside resort but are merely put up with.
It's a horrible truth but think about how we look on immigrants back home before you get upset about the fact. We aren't really liked here.
Unfortunately that is exactly right HHFarang. Unless you are friends with them, the Thai's look at us here like we would look at Pakistani's in certain areas of England, where they have made it their home in large groups to the point they have become the majority.I suspect that some folks resent us foreigners coming here and would like Hua Hin to go back to the Thai family holiday destination it was ten years ago.
What makes it worse is we're doing it in a beautiful resort town where back home it's normally some crappy 'price is right' area.
With the Thai's that have Farang friends already we are accepted and given the time of day. For those that don't we are really not welcome here in 'THEIR' beautiful seaside resort but are merely put up with.
It's a horrible truth but think about how we look on immigrants back home before you get upset about the fact. We aren't really liked here.
If it's within arms reach, there's nothing to worry about!!
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Fun ride accident
By The Nation on Sunday
Published on June 13, 2010
PATHUM THANI: -- A 15-year-old boy broke his arm and hurt his back after being "thrown off" the Spider thrill ride at Dream World Fun Park yesterday.
Pongthorn Singkhalo went to the amusement park in Pathum Thani with five family members. His brother, 13, told police it looked like Pongthorn was ejected from his seat, which was about two metres above ground, during the last spin around.
Dream World manager Thije Mansap said the park would pay all the boy's medical bills. Staff closed the ride pending a safety check.
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Seven kids injured as park ride breaks
By The Nation
Published on January 1, 2011
Seven children, the youngest being just three, were injured yesterday after their ride at the DreamWorld amusement park broke down.
The Crazy Bus, which was carrying about 30 adults and children at the time of the accident, fell to the ground after its support broke off. A woman said her nephews had sprained their ankles and were being treated at a hospital nearby.
Bangkok MP Karun Hosakul complained about the dismal response of the staff at the park, saying that the children he had taken there for a holiday treat had sustained some minor injuries. "The injuries are very small, but we would feel much better if the staff were more responsive and treated us with more care," he added.
DreamWorld's senior staff member, Phattharadani Janhom, said he did not know what had caused the disaster and the ride has been closed indefinitely pending investigation. The amusement park has covered the treatment costs of all seven children.
By The Nation on Sunday
Published on June 13, 2010
PATHUM THANI: -- A 15-year-old boy broke his arm and hurt his back after being "thrown off" the Spider thrill ride at Dream World Fun Park yesterday.
Pongthorn Singkhalo went to the amusement park in Pathum Thani with five family members. His brother, 13, told police it looked like Pongthorn was ejected from his seat, which was about two metres above ground, during the last spin around.
Dream World manager Thije Mansap said the park would pay all the boy's medical bills. Staff closed the ride pending a safety check.
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Seven kids injured as park ride breaks
By The Nation
Published on January 1, 2011
Seven children, the youngest being just three, were injured yesterday after their ride at the DreamWorld amusement park broke down.
The Crazy Bus, which was carrying about 30 adults and children at the time of the accident, fell to the ground after its support broke off. A woman said her nephews had sprained their ankles and were being treated at a hospital nearby.
Bangkok MP Karun Hosakul complained about the dismal response of the staff at the park, saying that the children he had taken there for a holiday treat had sustained some minor injuries. "The injuries are very small, but we would feel much better if the staff were more responsive and treated us with more care," he added.
DreamWorld's senior staff member, Phattharadani Janhom, said he did not know what had caused the disaster and the ride has been closed indefinitely pending investigation. The amusement park has covered the treatment costs of all seven children.
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I said...
sprained their ankles
And one poor lad...
hurt his back
I believe my statement stands justified.
Disneyland America
'One man was killed and at least 10 others injured after an accident at Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Authorities set up a triage area near the ride, located in the Frontierland section of the park. One person was injured with facial lacerations. Other injuries appear to be minor.'
'A small child's finger became trapped between the boat and loading dock when an adult stepped on the side to enter the boat. A bone in the finger was broken and the finger severed at the tip. Disneyland closed the ride for two days, then made unspecified changes at the loading area as a result of the incident.'
'A girl lost most of a finger while playing with the toy rifles in Fort Wilderness. Following an investigation, the toy rifles were removed'.
'A 15-year-old boy suffered a broken foot and leg when his left foot was pinched between a guard rail and his ride vehicle. He has sued Disney for negligence.'
'Four-year-old Brandon Zucker was injured, and ultimately left with brain damage, when he flew out of the ride vehicle and was pinned beneath it. A state investigation blamed Disneyland personnel for loading the Zuckers into the vehicle incorrectly, and cites additional ride design flaws. As a result, Roger Rabbit became the first attraction ordered closed for repairs under California's new theme park regulation law.'
'An untrained supervisor tried to stop the ship by tying down a mooring rope. The cleat ripped off the hull, flying into the crowd, killing one person.'
'5-year-old David Fackler's foot was crushed between the side of the car he was riding in and the loading platform as the car approached the unloading point. The accident resulted in the amputation of David's toes and surgical reconstruction of the remaining foot'.
I used Disneyland just as an example... I'm sure if I google the theme parks in England they will all have some skeletons in the closet also. A Theme Park simply can't be 100%safe all the time and machinery is never going to be 100% reliable.
Not having a go Pete but every Theme Park is of course going to encounter some hardship not necassarily through human error. On all accounts Dreamworld ain't doing too bad. A serious accident doesn't include a broken arm in England (I broke my arm going down the big slide at Thorpe Park with my son
didn't exactly make the news)
Pete's post informed people that an incident at Dreamworld hurt a load of people who....There has not been one serious accident since it opened....
sprained their ankles
And one poor lad...
hurt his back
I believe my statement stands justified.
Disneyland America
'One man was killed and at least 10 others injured after an accident at Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Authorities set up a triage area near the ride, located in the Frontierland section of the park. One person was injured with facial lacerations. Other injuries appear to be minor.'
'A small child's finger became trapped between the boat and loading dock when an adult stepped on the side to enter the boat. A bone in the finger was broken and the finger severed at the tip. Disneyland closed the ride for two days, then made unspecified changes at the loading area as a result of the incident.'
'A girl lost most of a finger while playing with the toy rifles in Fort Wilderness. Following an investigation, the toy rifles were removed'.
'A 15-year-old boy suffered a broken foot and leg when his left foot was pinched between a guard rail and his ride vehicle. He has sued Disney for negligence.'
'Four-year-old Brandon Zucker was injured, and ultimately left with brain damage, when he flew out of the ride vehicle and was pinned beneath it. A state investigation blamed Disneyland personnel for loading the Zuckers into the vehicle incorrectly, and cites additional ride design flaws. As a result, Roger Rabbit became the first attraction ordered closed for repairs under California's new theme park regulation law.'
'An untrained supervisor tried to stop the ship by tying down a mooring rope. The cleat ripped off the hull, flying into the crowd, killing one person.'
'5-year-old David Fackler's foot was crushed between the side of the car he was riding in and the loading platform as the car approached the unloading point. The accident resulted in the amputation of David's toes and surgical reconstruction of the remaining foot'.
I used Disneyland just as an example... I'm sure if I google the theme parks in England they will all have some skeletons in the closet also. A Theme Park simply can't be 100%safe all the time and machinery is never going to be 100% reliable.
Not having a go Pete but every Theme Park is of course going to encounter some hardship not necassarily through human error. On all accounts Dreamworld ain't doing too bad. A serious accident doesn't include a broken arm in England (I broke my arm going down the big slide at Thorpe Park with my son
didn't exactly make the news)If it's within arms reach, there's nothing to worry about!!
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Yes, it's foolish and a waste of time to debate the definition of "serious". My original point was that the Thai Mothers around the neighborhood and school here are now very wary of Dreamworld, and it is off the list for now as a go to place due to those two accidents within six months of each other. None of them allow their kids to go on the rides at traveling carnivals either, but just partake in the games and other attractions. Maybe they're too cautious, I'm not going to argue with them. 
To each his own. 
Pete 
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prcscct quote:Yes, it's foolish and a waste of time to debate the definition of "serious". My original point was that the Thai Mothers around the neighborhood and school here are now very wary of Dreamworld, and it is off the list for now as a go to place due to those two accidents within six months of each other. None of them allow their kids to go on the rides at traveling carnivals either, but just partake in the games and other attractions. Maybe they're too cautious, I'm not going to argue with them. To each his own. Pete
E-dork quote:Disneyland America
'One man was killed and at least 10 others injured after an accident at Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Authorities set up a triage area near the ride, located in the Frontierland section of the park. One person was injured with facial lacerations. Other injuries appear to be minor.'
'A small child's finger became trapped between the boat and loading dock when an adult stepped on the side to enter the boat. A bone in the finger was broken and the finger severed at the tip. Disneyland closed the ride for two days, then made unspecified changes at the loading area as a result of the incident.'
'A girl lost most of a finger while playing with the toy rifles in Fort Wilderness. Following an investigation, the toy rifles were removed'.
'A 15-year-old boy suffered a broken foot and leg when his left foot was pinched between a guard rail and his ride vehicle. He has sued Disney for negligence.'
'Four-year-old Brandon Zucker was injured, and ultimately left with brain damage, when he flew out of the ride vehicle and was pinned beneath it. A state investigation blamed Disneyland personnel for loading the Zuckers into the vehicle incorrectly, and cites additional ride design flaws. As a result, Roger Rabbit became the first attraction ordered closed for repairs under California's new theme park regulation law.'
'An untrained supervisor tried to stop the ship by tying down a mooring rope. The cleat ripped off the hull, flying into the crowd, killing one person.'
'5-year-old David Fackler's foot was crushed between the side of the car he was riding in and the loading platform as the car approached the unloading point. The accident resulted in the amputation of David's toes and surgical reconstruction of the remaining foot'
So you will not miss the Carnival afterall!!!! I am not surprised that they will promote the Carnival only to Thais.
E-dork quote:Disneyland America
'One man was killed and at least 10 others injured after an accident at Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Authorities set up a triage area near the ride, located in the Frontierland section of the park. One person was injured with facial lacerations. Other injuries appear to be minor.'
'A small child's finger became trapped between the boat and loading dock when an adult stepped on the side to enter the boat. A bone in the finger was broken and the finger severed at the tip. Disneyland closed the ride for two days, then made unspecified changes at the loading area as a result of the incident.'
'A girl lost most of a finger while playing with the toy rifles in Fort Wilderness. Following an investigation, the toy rifles were removed'.
'A 15-year-old boy suffered a broken foot and leg when his left foot was pinched between a guard rail and his ride vehicle. He has sued Disney for negligence.'
'Four-year-old Brandon Zucker was injured, and ultimately left with brain damage, when he flew out of the ride vehicle and was pinned beneath it. A state investigation blamed Disneyland personnel for loading the Zuckers into the vehicle incorrectly, and cites additional ride design flaws. As a result, Roger Rabbit became the first attraction ordered closed for repairs under California's new theme park regulation law.'
'An untrained supervisor tried to stop the ship by tying down a mooring rope. The cleat ripped off the hull, flying into the crowd, killing one person.'
'5-year-old David Fackler's foot was crushed between the side of the car he was riding in and the loading platform as the car approached the unloading point. The accident resulted in the amputation of David's toes and surgical reconstruction of the remaining foot'
So you will not miss the Carnival afterall!!!! I am not surprised that they will promote the Carnival only to Thais.
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Just been there with the kids, it's a rip off (crazy prices, and I'm no cheap charlie).
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Playboy wrote...
I shall only be missing the carnival because I'm not in Hua hin at present. A few accidents in a massively populated and popular attraction won't stop us farangs going to it. Unfortunate to say if my wife heard about the few little episodes that Pete'e wife and others heard about she would unquestionably take the same stance.. 'good god I'm not going there again' as that is there mentality towards this kind of thing (not meant in a derogatory way at all that last sentence, just the truth).So you will not miss the Carnival afterall!!!! I am not surprised that they will promote the Carnival only to Thais.
If it's within arms reach, there's nothing to worry about!!
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Took the kids last night:
50baht to get in
tokens were 25baht each
small rides were 2 or 3 tokens
Ferris wheel, 100baht each
Bigger rides like the bungy jump ride was 500baht
They had a kids package for 399Baht, which allowed 1 ride on most of the small rides.
Too expensive for my liking, so got the kids round the rides quickly and got out :-) Think I saw this crowd in Bangkok, and it was just as expensive.
50baht to get in
tokens were 25baht each
small rides were 2 or 3 tokens
Ferris wheel, 100baht each
Bigger rides like the bungy jump ride was 500baht
They had a kids package for 399Baht, which allowed 1 ride on most of the small rides.
Too expensive for my liking, so got the kids round the rides quickly and got out :-) Think I saw this crowd in Bangkok, and it was just as expensive.
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TBH, doesn't sound too expensive to me, or am I simply out of touch......... or imagining far better rides than are actually there.MwD wrote:Took the kids last night:
50baht to get in
tokens were 25baht each
small rides were 2 or 3 tokens
Ferris wheel, 100baht each
Bigger rides like the bungy jump ride was 500baht
They had a kids package for 399Baht, which allowed 1 ride on most of the small rides.
Too expensive for my liking, so got the kids round the rides quickly and got out :-) Think I saw this crowd in Bangkok, and it was just as expensive.
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My general feeling was it was a rip off. But then maybe I'm a cheap charlie :-) But for sure, for the average Thai it was far too expensive, which probably explains why it was empty there.
But with 3 kids, 150 bath (3*50 baht) per ride that lasted a couple minutes, some rides were 3 tokens, 225 baht (3*75 baht)...the cost mounts up very quickly. Unfortunately, I'm not blessed with richness...50 baht each just to step inside...
The rides were of good quality, not your usual Thai fun fair. I got the impression it wasn't a Thai run company.
But with 3 kids, 150 bath (3*50 baht) per ride that lasted a couple minutes, some rides were 3 tokens, 225 baht (3*75 baht)...the cost mounts up very quickly. Unfortunately, I'm not blessed with richness...50 baht each just to step inside...
The rides were of good quality, not your usual Thai fun fair. I got the impression it wasn't a Thai run company.
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For sure, with 3 kids it's obviously going to stack up - wasn't thinkingMwD wrote:My general feeling was it was a rip off. But then maybe I'm a cheap charlie :-) But for sure, for the average Thai it was far too expensive, which probably explains why it was empty there.
But with 3 kids, 150 bath (3*50 baht) per ride that lasted a couple minutes, some rides were 3 tokens, 225 baht (3*75 baht)...the cost mounts up very quickly. Unfortunately, I'm not blessed with richness...50 baht each just to step inside...
The rides were of good quality, not your usual Thai fun fair. I got the impression it wasn't a Thai run company.
I'm certainly not blessed with richness either, just seem to remember years ago paying similar or more........ but then again not in Thailand.
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Got the same impression. I thought the staff at the rides were Thai but they couldn't speak Thai, and I also saw a westerner with a "crew" shirt. Besides, the rides are much more elaborate than your average temple fair, especially two of them (one is like a spinning crane and the other is called reversed bungee or something). Didn't have a chance to see the bungee in action though, as nobody seemed inclined to pay the price they were asking for it. Other rides are a plain rip off, like the haunted house, 100 B each for a 30 second ride in the dark. Better save your money and spend a day at Dreamworld!MwD wrote:I got the impression it wasn't a Thai run company.
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Yeah, my wife went there yesterday with a neighbor and her kids and she said it was outrageously expensive and she thought that there were a lot of foreigners there because the average Thai could not afford it.
Yet the marketing wasn't directed at foreigners...
Yet the marketing wasn't directed at foreigners...
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