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    Prosecutors have decided to indict Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya on charges of cocaine use and reckless driving causing death, stemming from his fatal hit-and-run case in Bangkok in 2012.

    A working group at the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) announced the prosecutors' decision on Friday.

    It comes two months after authorities unexpectedly dropped the case, sparking public outrage and a series of investigations that point to widespread flaws in a justice system that seems tilted in favour of the rich and connected.


    Itthiphon Kaewthip, deputy director-general of the Department of Criminal Ligitation, said the working group, headed by deputy attorney-general Somsak Tiyavanich, had made its recommendations to the attorney-general, and they were accepted.


    Although the charge of reckless driving causing death against Vorayuth was earlier dropped, a new investigation of the case found that the suspect had taken cocaine. No legal action had been taken against him previously on the drug charge.

    Earlier a deputy attorney-general and an acting police chief decided not to arraign him on the charge of reckless driving causing death.


    Mr Ittiporn said there was also fresh evidence and key witnesses who could prove the reckless driving charge to the court.


    Sathon Wicharnwannarak, a physics lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, had calculated the speed of the accused's Ferrari at the time of the crash at 110-145 kilometres per hour, and public transport expert Samart Ratchapolsitte calculated the speed at 160-190kph.


    The two witnesses were not in the previous investigation report and this was considered new evidence, Mr Itthiporn said.


    The statute of limitations on the reckless driving causing death charge is 15 years and will expire on Sept 3, 2027. The cocaine use charge will expire on Sept 3, 2022.


    OAG spokesman Prayut Petcharakhun said the prosecutors’ latest decision was not a revesal of the widely criticised decision made by Nate Naksuk, a deputy attorney-general, who decided not to prosecute Mr Vorayuth.


    Mr Nate’s decision was lawful as he made the decision based on evidence in the investigation report at the time, the spokesman said.


    The decision by the working group was based on fresh evidence, particularly the speed, he said.


    "The OAG will ask police investigators to bring Mr Vorayuth in for arraignment. If evidence shows that Vorayuth is not in Thailand, or he is staying abroad, there must be clear details about this," Mr Prayut said.


    "Police must inform the prosecutors so they can seek his extradition, as well as coordinate with Interpol to arrest him.

    "The previous arrest warrant cannot be used. The investigators must resubmit a request to the prosecution," Mr Prayut said.

    "The latest information, last year, showed a person who looked like Mr Vorayuth was spotted in Montreal, Canada.

    Thai authorities contacted Canadian police, but were told there was no travel record of Mr Vorayuth entering there."


    Mr Vorayuth, 35, also known as Boss, drove the Ferrari that killed Pol Snr Sgt Maj Wichian Klanprasert, 47, in the early morning of Sept 3, 2012.


    He crashed into the rear of the police motorcycle on Sukhumvit Road. He then fled the scene to his home nearby.


    He delayed hearing the charges against him seven times. It was not until April 27, 2017, that prosecutors finally charged him with reckless driving causing death and failing to help a crash victim.


    He fled on a private plane two days before he was due to face the charges.


    Mr Vorayuth is the son of Chalerm Yoovidhya, whose family co-owns the energy drink megabrand Red Bull and ranks second on Thailand's richest list, with a net worth estimated at US$20 billion.


    Prosecutors to indict 'Boss' on cocaine, reckless driving charges

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    Quote Originally Posted by harrybarracuda View Post
    OAG spokesman Prayut Petcharakhun said the prosecutors’ latest decision was not a revesal of the widely criticised decision made by Nate Naksuk, a deputy attorney-general, who decided not to prosecute Mr Vorayuth.

    Mr Nate’s decision was lawful as he made the decision based on evidence in the investigation report at the time, the spokesman said.

    The decision by the working group was based on fresh evidence, particularly the speed, he said.
    Pretty big set of balls to say this. Nobody outside of the cops and corrupt rich will believe a word of it. But nothing will change..

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    A farce worthy of any satirist exposing the machinations of a Gilbert & Sullivanesque country governed by preposterous panjandrums exploiting the supine and merely stupid.

    Their hypocrisy is almost a currency.

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    FTFY...............


    Quote Originally Posted by harrybarracuda View Post
    The decision by the working group was based on fresh payments

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    Looks like they traced him to Dubai where he's been living quite comfortably, but his family won't be charged with obstruction of justice because they didn't know he's there, they just sent tranches of money to random accounts in case he happens to have one of them.

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    ‘At least 10’ may face probe over ‘Boss’ acquittal role



    THAILAND: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is considering whether to launch an inquiry against at least 10 people for their alleged role in delaying justice in the 2012 hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya.

    Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, NACC spokesman, said findings outlined in the report by an independent panel headed by former NACC member Vicha Mahakun indicated a number of people, including several police officers and public prosecutors, played a big role in getting prosecutors to drop criminal charges against Mr Vorayuth.


    The report was taken up by a NACC sub-committee, which in turn recommended the NACC to launch a more detailed investigation into individuals which the Vicha panel believed had intentionally acted to derail the justice process.


    The hit-and-run took place in August 2012, when Mr Vorayuth rammed his car into a motorcycle driven by Pol Snr Sg Maj Wichian Klanprasert of Thong Lor police station.


    Mr Vorayuth postponed his court appearances more than five times before finally fleeing abroad in 2012.


    While Mr Vorayuth was overseas, a speeding charge against him was dropped after its one-year statute of limitations expired in 2013.


    Meanwhile, a second charge – failing to stop to help a crash victim – expired on Sept 3, 2017.


    Two charges remain active – the first, for drug use after cocaine was found in his system following a drug test. The charge expires on Sept 3 next year.


    The second charge – reckless driving causing death – will remain valid until 2027.


    The OAG had initially dropped the charge, but later decided to pursue it after a public uproar.


    In related news, Worawit Sukboon, NACC secretary-general, said yesterday (June 14) the probe into the Rolls-Royce bribery scandal will wrap up next month.


    Mr Worawit said 25 people were implicated.


    ‘At least 10’ may face probe over ‘Boss’ acquittal role

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    Quote Originally Posted by misskit View Post

    THAILAND: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is considering whether to launch an inquiry against at least 10 people for their alleged role in delaying justice in the 2012 hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya.
    Wave their hands, tut tut in outrage. Then do nothing as this all (in their hopes) quietly goes away...

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    ^ Yeah, there must be some Buddhist exclusion that says "Seek truth, unless money is available."

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    ...a culture of impunity: it's a wonder they bother with the charade of prosecution...

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    Thailand is a loathsome society founded on avarice, stupidity, hypocrisy and superstition governed by gangsters and despots operating to a rule of law exploiting the majority for the benefit of vested interests protecting their status through corruption, cronyism, nepotism, fear and intimidation.

    In the end, they are just rootling pigs, snuffling with their snouts in the mire of moral turpitude gorging themselves as they shit on everyone else beneath them.

    The worst society I have encountered in my life.

    The Red Bulll creep is an icon for them, a posturing turd in a landscape of effluence.

    Doubtless in time he will be their Minister for Justice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seekingasylum View Post
    The worst society I have encountered in my life.
    ....


    Not only do you live here.


    You choose to live here.


    You pay to choose to live here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seekingasylum View Post
    Thailand is a loathsome society founded on avarice, stupidity, hypocrisy and superstition governed by gangsters and despots operating to a rule of law exploiting the majority for the benefit of vested interests protecting their status through corruption, cronyism, nepotism, fear and intimidation.

    In the end, they are just rootling pigs, snuffling with their snouts in the mire of moral turpitude gorging themselves as they shit on everyone else beneath them.

    The worst society I have encountered in my life.

    The Red Bulll creep is an icon for them, a posturing turd in a landscape of effluence.

    Doubtless in time he will be their Minister for Justice.
    You just described the modern nation state

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    Quote Originally Posted by Edmond View Post
    Not only do you live here.


    You choose to live here.


    You pay to choose to live here.
    To be fair, visiting even for longer periods of time, is different to living in Thailand - or anywhere. We also thought, initially, that moving to Thailand was a great idea . . . until you reach the end of the honeymoon period and have had enough crap.

    If he is stuck in a place he has sunk his money into and can't afford to leave then that is unfortunate.

    Ok, get stuck into him again

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seekingasylum View Post
    The Red Bulll creep is an icon for them,
    No, he isn’t.

    Quote Originally Posted by Seekingasylum View Post
    Doubtless in time he will be their Minister for Justice.
    No, he won’t.


    You do spout a load of unmitigated bollocks, is it frustration at not being able to get your ducks in a row? You could just walk away and leave your Ł65,000 apartment behind. As the product of your life savings it’s not particularly much.

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    Christ, you are stupid.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seekingasylum View Post
    Christ, you are stupid.
    Lining up your ducks is not hard.

    Sell your apartment for less than you want.

    Leave.

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    Quote Originally Posted by misskit View Post
    Mr Vorayuth postponed his court appearances more than five times before finally fleeing abroad in 2012.
    I know of someone (oddly enough, not me .... ) that tried to do the same thing. After the second no show, the judge let it be known that an arrest warrant would be issued if the defendant missed again, for any reason.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seekingasylum View Post
    Thailand is a loathsome society founded on avarice, stupidity, hypocrisy and superstition governed by gangsters and despots operating to a rule of law exploiting the majority for the benefit of vested interests protecting their status through corruption, cronyism, nepotism, fear and intimidation.

    In the end, they are just rootling pigs, snuffling with their snouts in the mire of moral turpitude gorging themselves as they shit on everyone else beneath them.

    The worst society I have encountered in my life.

    The Red Bulll creep is an icon for them, a posturing turd in a landscape of effluence.

    Doubtless in time he will be their Minister for Justice.
    Have you always been a miserable old geezer who hated Thailand?

    Or did you at one time enjoy it but ran out of money and options.

    It seems pretty bizarre to live in a place you can't stand. That's why I sold our house and moved out of Pattaya 3 years ago and never looked back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Topper View Post
    I know of someone (oddly enough, not me .... ) that tried to do the same thing. After the second no show, the judge let it be known that an arrest warrant would be issued if the defendant missed again, for any reason.
    Well he'd obviously not had his cake tin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by naptownmike View Post
    Have you always been a miserable old geezer who hated Thailand?

    Or did you at one time enjoy it but ran out of money and options.
    I suspect a bit of both.

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    Quote Originally Posted by naptownmike View Post
    Have you always been a miserable old geezer who hated Thailand?

    Or did you at one time enjoy it but ran out of money and options.

    It seems pretty bizarre to live in a place you can't stand. That's why I sold our house and moved out of Pattaya 3 years ago and never looked back.
    His post actually reeks of jealousy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fondles View Post
    His post actually reeks of jealousy.
    Who is he jealous of?

    What is there in his post that gives it away?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyrille View Post
    Who is he jealous of?
    Rich people.

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    I believe it's called "running down the clock"....

    An inquiry targeting 15 senior police officers, prosecutors, and investigators over the alleged mishandling of the 2012 hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidh[at]ya is expected to be wrapped up in 16 months.

    The timeframe for the probe carried out by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was disclosed by chairman Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit as the anti-graft agency discussed its work progress under the 2018 National Anti-Corruption Act.

    "The process is expected to take one year and four months to complete due to the large amount of documents to be examined and witnesses to be interviewed," Pol Gen Watcharapol said.
    16 months to wrap up hit-and-run 'mishandling'

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    Another bombshell, who would have thought it?

    Thai public prosecutors have expressed concern that they may not be able to indict Red Bull heir, Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, on a drug abuse charge before the time allowed under the statute of limitations for the offence runs out in the next eight months.
    The use of cocaine is one of the two remaining charges still pending. The other charge is reckless driving causing death, which is due to expire on September 3rd, 2027. Time allowed under the statute of limitations on three other charges has already expired.
    Public prosecutors in charge of the case have said they are yet to receive information from the police regarding the suspect’s exact location abroad, which is a basic requirement for the extradition process. The statute of limitations on this case will expire on September 3rd, 2022.
    Meanwhile, Thai Interpol chief Pol Maj-Gen Khemarin Hatsiri told Thai PBS that they have been coordinating with Interpol to help track down the fugitive, Vorayuth. A “Red Notice” has been issued by the Interpol to its member countries for his arrest.
    He said that Interpol have asked his office to provide them with updated information, such as his exact location, which may have changed, and the passport used, adding that additional biometric information has also been sent, which may assist in tracing his whereabouts.
    Vorayuth, the grandson of billionaire Chaleo Yoovidhya, the co-creator of Red Bull drinks, was involved in a fatal road accident in Bangkok’s Thonglor area on the night of September 3rd, 2012. His Ferrari allegedly struck a motorcycle being ridden by police officer Wichian Klanprasert, who died at the scene.
    All charges against Vorayuth were dropped by prosecutors in mid-2020. Public outrage ensued, forcing the Office of the Attorney-General to revive the investigation and the processing of the charges for which statute of limitations has not yet expired.

    Thai prosecutors concerned they may miss opportunity to indict Red Bull heir | Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world

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