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Three Eyes of the world Bangkok, Singapore, London. By: Nuch Jittangtrong. Outline Introduction Body A. Bangkok Eye 1. Cost 2. Environment 3. Security + Safety B. Singapore Flyer 1. Cost 2. Environment 3. Security + Safety C. London Eye 1. Cost 2. Environment 3. Security + Safety - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Three Eyes of the world
Bangkok, Singapore, London
By: Nuch Jittangtrong
Outline Introduction Body
A. Bangkok Eye 1. Cost 2. Environment 3. Security + Safety
B. Singapore Flyer 1. Cost 2. Environment 3. Security + Safety
C. London Eye 1. Cost 2. Environment 3. Security + SafetyD. Compare
Conclusion References
Introduction
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)
Proposed to build “Bangkok Eye” as a landmark in
Thailand
The world’s tallest Ferris wheel
High as 176 m. (Singapore Flyer as 165 m.,
London Eye as 150 m.)
Celebrate the seventh birthday cycle of His
Majesty the King on Dec 5, 2011
BMA should consider cost, environment, and security
Compare the Bangkok Eye with the Singapore Flyer and the London Eye
A.Bangkok Eye
• around $ 1 billion (Wancharoen, 2010)
• money from government + private investors
• high investment
gov’t will take money from public welfare
• bring specialist workers from London
1.Cost
2. Environment
• build by the shore of river (Wancharoen, 2010)
• nearby many sacred places ex. historical temples, the
Grand Palace disrespect
• bad luck to Thailand
• loud noise & dust during construction
• visual pollution western structure sit in the historical area
3. Security + Safety
• security of royal institution
• easy for terrorist
• too close to river
- water damage ex. flooding
B. Singapore Flyer
1. Cost
• $ 170 million (Lee, 2008)
• ticket $25 / round
• attract 2.5 million visitors = $59 million
• private investors from German
2. Environment
• tropical environment & environmental concern
• energy-saving technology
• rainforest garden within the Singapore Flyer
3. Security + Safety
• 3 failures since the first day of operation
• system broke down in 2008
(Saad & Forss, 2008)
- 73 passengers on wheel
- stopped working 6 hours
- headache & vomit
• system stop working because of the lightening from the storm (Kotwani 2010)
- 20 passengers
- stop 3 hours
C. London Eye
1. Cost
• $ 120 million (Reece, 2001)
• Private Investors
David Marks & Julia Barfield
British Airways
Tussauds Group
• ticket $28 / round
make money > $8400 million in 10 years (Ronca, 2008)
• first 5 years no profit
• create 140 jobs
2. Environment
• built on the Thames River
(Sallivan, 1999)
- overshadows the House of Parliament
- ruins St. James Park’s view
• visual pollution too large
3. Security + Safety
• safety sensors in each capsule
• back up all incidents
Problem Cases
• no problem with the worst storm
• the rotating tires problem
- 400 passengers on the wheel about 1 hour
- No passengers were injured but frightened & angry
• rotating too fast closed a few hours
- No passenger on board
D. Compare
1. Cost
Bangkok Eye Singapore Flyer London Eye
Cost $ 1 billion $ 170 million $ 120 million
Investor government + private investors
Private investor
(German investors)
Private investor
(David Marks & Julia Barfield + the British Airways + the Tussauds Group)
Revenue - $ 59 million
(2 years)
$ 8400 million
(10 years)
Job - Create many jobs Create 140 jobs
2. Environment
Bangkok Eye Singapore Flyer London Eye
Location Chao Phraya River
(near sacred area and the Grand Palace)
Marina Bay
(near business area)
Thames River
(near palaces and museums)
Construction
Pollution
Dust + noise Dust + noise Dust + noise
Visual Pollution
Not match the city - Too large
Environmental - Energy-saving technology
-
3. Security & Safety
Bangkok Eye Singapore Flyer London Eye
Water Damage
Flooding - -
Security Easy for terrorists - -
Safety - 3 failures from the system shut down and the storm
- Good safety system
- Problems from rotating tires & rotate too fast
Conclusion
Positive impacts
• Support tourism
• Create revenues & jobs
• Stimulate economic growth
Negative impacts
• Disrespectful to historical sites
• Take money away from public welfare
• Bring in foreign specialist workers
• Many problem about the mechanical shut down
The government of Thailand should study many cases before deciding to build the Bangkok Eye.
References
Kotwani, M. (2010). Cables cars, Singapore Flyer affected by stormy weather. Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved January 24, 2010 from http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1093647/1/.h tmlKSDB. (2008). The Flyer Player. Retrieved January 24, 2010 from
http://sg.ksdb.com/1344018.pageLee, M. (2008). World’s largest Ferris wheel debuts in Singapore. Retrieved January
24, 2010 from http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/02/11/us-singapore-flyer-idUSSIN29943120080211Reece, D. (2001, May 6). London Eye is turning as a loss. The Telegraph. Retrieved
January 24, 2010 from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/2717120/London-Eye-is-turning-at-a-loss.htmlRonca, D. (2008). How the London Eye Works. Retrieved January 24, 2010 from
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/london-eye.htmSaad, I. & Forss, P. (2008). Singapore Flyer to remain closed pending investigations. Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved January 24, 2010 from http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/398149/1/.ht mlSullivan, Ruth. (1999). Spinning fortune’s wheel. Director, 70-73.Wancharoen, S. (2010, October 16) Bangkok Eye plan sparks off a real stir. Bangkok Post. Retrieved January 24, 2010 from
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/201632/bangkok-eye-plan-sparks-off-a- real-stir