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Asiatique The Riverfront, one of the popular malls or shopping centers and riverside landmarks in Bangkok,
Thailand
, faced strong criticism from local residents after launching its newest ride, SkyFlyers.
Residents in the Charoen Krung area are demanding that Asiatique management immediately address the noise problem caused by the ride.
Asiatique The Riverfront recently launched its new immersive attraction,
Jurassic World: The Experience
, along with
SkyFlyers: Wings of Garudapterus
.SkyFlyers is a 135 meter high rotating tower that offers 360 degree views of the city.
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As reported
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, Asiatique The Riverfront promotes the ride as one of the three tallest rotating tower rides in the world.SkyFlyers have also been certified according to international safety standards by TÜV NORD of Germany to ensure rider safety.
Although Asiatique The Riverfront emphasizes motorist safety, local residents say management fails to recognize the impact on the local community.
Complaints began flooding social media after local residents reported constant loud screams from visitors aboard SkyFlyers, especially during evening breaks.
A Thai resident who lives next to the mall uploaded a video on TikTok on December 1.The video shows the SkyFlyers ride still operating late at night.As reported
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In his caption, he wrote:
“SkyFlyers… What time do I get to sleep? This world-class ride is right next to my fence, and so is the non-stop screaming.”
Other netizens also shared similar videos and tagged Asiatique’s official social media accounts.”The ride operates from mid-afternoon to 11 p.m. It feels like someone is screaming over my head the whole time. No one here can sleep anymore. Horrifying,” he wrote.
More complaints flooded the mall’s Facebook page, with many urging operators to take responsibility for the disruption and find a solution.Suggestions included shortening operating hours or moving rides further from people’s homes.
However, some social media users defended the attraction, arguing that amusement park noise is normal and that Asiatique is an important Bangkok landmark that supports tourism and local businesses.They encourage residents to be more understanding.
Asiatique’s social media team provided brief responses to some comments, but the mall has not issued an official statement regarding the noise controversy.
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