Angry residents have complained about ear-piercing screams from tourists riding a giant swing ride in Bangkok.

Locals living near the Asiatique The Riverfront mall said the noise from the 450ft SkyFlyer tower, which lifts visitors for 360-degree views of the city, can be heard inside their homes.

Footage shows the bright red structure rising into the air before loud screams and whoops erupt from passengers.

The mall complex and surrounding condominiums and apartment blocks can be seen below where locals say the noise pollution is affecting daily life.

Frustrated resident Sanga Pishayangkul said: 'SkyFlyers… What time will I be able to sleep? The world-class ride sits next to my fence, and so does the nonstop screaming.'

Another neighbour added: 'It feels like someone is screaming above my head all the time. No one here can sleep anymore. Terrible.'

While one pensioner living nearby said the constant howls were 'traumatising'.

Mai Sukanyul, 72, said: 'It's like living through a nightmare every night. The screams remind me of a horror film. It could be traumatic for some people.'

Launched on November 29, the ride claims the title as the tallest giant swing in both the country and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Owners say it is the top three globally, stretching to the same height as a 36-storey slyscraped.

The SkyFlyer operates in the afternoon from 2:30 pm to 3 pm and at night from 10 pm to 11 pm.

Many residents claim the late-evening rides have made it difficult to rest, urging mall management to find a solution.

Tourists can access the attraction inside the Asiatique compound, with tickets priced from 320 baht (7.57 GBP) to 999 baht (23.64 GBP) for bundle packages covering additional rides.

The SkyFlyer is a 442 ft (135 m) rotating tower, the tallest giant swing ride in Thailand and among the highest in the Asia-Pacific region, standing at roughly 36 floors.

Managers of the attraction have not responded to the complaints.