'No fatality but three children injured in ride breakdown' at Hua Hin theme park

 

 

The organiser of the Hua Hin Red Cross Festival in Prachuap Khiri Khan province has clarified that there was no fatality from a malfunctioning ride on Friday but a hydraulic system failure had left three children injured.

 

On Sunday the organiser, Pannee Klomtheri, invited members of the press to visit the theme park located in front of Bluport Department Store to clarify the incident where a ride had malfunctioned on Friday night and injured young riders.

 

A Facebook user named Yaniz Phookpan had posted a picture of a giant octopus ride at the theme park on Friday and said that a ride had malfunctioned and tilted down, causing at least one death.

 

 

“The incident took place at around 10pm on Friday night. The hydraulic system of the giant octopus ride malfunctioned when about 10 children were riding it,” said Pannee.

 

“Three children were injured and were sent to Bangkok Hua Hin Hospital with some bruises. Doctors said all the kids are now fine. There was no death caused by the incident.”

 

Pannee added that the giant octopus and nearby rides would be closed until the fair ends, while officers from Hua Hin Municipality would later visit the site for inspection. “The repair is expected to take several days as the parts must be imported,” she said.

 

 

Meanwhile, Hua Hin mayor Nopphon Wutthikul has said that the organiser had submitted incomplete documents to the authority when applying for permit to operate a temporary theme park.

 

“Preliminary inspection revealed that they had yet to submit safety certification signed by licensed engineers from related government agencies. We will further investigate this matter to find out if there was misconduct by any official,” he said.

 

The theme park opened on November 27 and closes on December 6.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30398803

 

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Most of these rides are decades old, seldom get maintained or checked and that is the biggest reason my kids aren't allowed on them. That said, you never know if these guys have any insurance to cover people going on rides, a bit like getting into a taxi which is only required to have minimal public liability insurance, no thanks, I prefer to be the boring caring Dad for our kids sakes.

I have no idea if, as mentioned above, that the rides are decades old nor tha maintenance is carried out, but the fact that the park has been able to operate without submitting safety documents of engineering inspections, is simply appalling and if correct, shows the usual disdain for specifications and procedures to be followed.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Meanwhile, Hua Hin mayor Nopphon Wutthikul has said that the organiser had submitted incomplete documents to the authority when applying for permit to operate a temporary theme park.

 

“Preliminary inspection revealed that they had yet to submit safety certification signed by licensed engineers from related government agencies. We will further investigate this matter to find out if there was misconduct by any official,” he said

As always... corrupt

My Thai lady friend was begging me to go on one of these rides. After a closer look it appeared a little sketchy. Sorry honey. The place is mobbed though. I should take a video of the attempted parking around the entrance. More dangerous than a 30 year old ride.