'Boss' outruns another charge

[webfact]

'Boss' outruns another charge

By THE NATION

 

Worayuth Yoovidhaya

 

Fugitive billionaire now liable for only one count in connection with 2012 crash

BANGKOK: -- ANOTHER OF the criminal charges against Worayuth Yoovidhaya, the fugitive Red Bull billionaire heir who is wanted over a 2012 fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a policeman, expired yesterday, leaving just one valid charge against him. 

 

After five years, a charge against Worayuth for fleeing the scene following a fatal accident joins two other charges that have expired due to the statute of limitations. He is now liable only to face court on a charge of reckless driving leading to death.

 

File photo in 2012

 

Over the past years, there has been severe criticism of authorities’ inability to bring the 32-year-old to justice, with both police and prosecutors facing their share of responsibility.

 

However, public prosecutors said yesterday that they remained committed to seeking Worayuth’s extradition back to Thailand to face trial at least on the fatal reckless driving charge. The statute of limitations on that charge will not expire until 2027.

 

Worayuth, better known as “Boss”, is a grandson of Chaleo Yoovidhya, founder of the multi-billion-baht Red Bull energy drink business empire. It is alleged that, in 2012, he drunkenly drove his Ferrari into Senior Sergeant Major Vichien Klanprasert, killing the motorcycle policeman at the scene near Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Road.

 

Even though Worayuth has been on Interpol’s “Red Notice” for arrest in 190 countries around the world, authorities have been unable to detain him so far. He was last seen in Taiwan where local police were alerted, but no arrest was made.

 

File photo in 2012

 

Somneuk Siengkong, spokesman for the Office of Attorney-General, said the most serious charge of reckless driving leading to death remains legally valid for prosecution, and authorities would continue to pursue the case for Worayuth’s extradition to Thailand.

 

The Attorney-General’s over-seas affairs unit is responsible for this matter, according to Somneuk, but there had not been any progress in establishing Worayuth’s current whereabouts. Somneuk said Thai authorities could seek cooperation from other Interpol member countries if there is specific information about the suspect’s whereabouts.

 

In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can work with its counterparts in other countries to facilitate Thailand’s request for Worayuth’s arrest.

 

According to the Criminal Code, reckless driving that leads to death is punishable with a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine of up to Bt20,000. Its statute of limitations period is 15 years.

 

Pol Colonel Krissana Pattanacharern, deputy spokesman for Royal Thai Police, said police had turned to every channel to get Worayuth arrested, but there has been no update on his whereabouts.

 

Krissana also dismissed allegations that Thai police had helped the billionaire suspect evade arrest, adding that if anyone had evidence to substantiate such an allegation, they should come forward.

 

Meanwhile, Porn-anan Klanprasert, the elder brother of Vichien, said he was sad that police could not speed up their efforts to bring the suspect to justice. “It’s already five years but the case is not going ahead. I am asking for justice for my brother,” he said.

 

There have been severe criticisms regarding the case, with allegations that Worayuth had enjoyed “the privileges of the rich” to evade the justice system with the help of law-enforcement authorities, including police.

 

According to Thai law, both the Justice and Foreign Affairs ministries are in charge of seeking the extradition of suspects who flee to other countries.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30325662

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-09-04

[Thaiwrath]

Remind me of that saying,

Absolute power means "I can do whatever"

Really ?  

[Samui Bodoh]

Thailand often says that it has a legitimate, fair system of justice.

 

This case is incontrovertible evidence to the contrary.

 

 

[Somtamnication]

Proof positive that Article Ferrari is more powerful than Article 44. 

[ezzra]

I don't know about you, but billions or not, having to look around

you and for years and years having to live in fear of being grabbed

by a policeman at any time and detained, sent back in cuffs and

put to trial and sent to jail this is not a life even the most powerfull

and affluent person are envisioning to themselves....

 

[pieeyed]

I guess everyone has forgot about the booze and the cocaine in his system when he run over the police man on Ekamai?

[Thechook]

43 minutes ago, ezzra said:

I don't know about you, but billions or not, having to look around

you and for years and years having to live in fear of being grabbed

by a policeman at any time and detained, sent back in cuffs and

put to trial and sent to jail this is not a life even the most powerfull

and affluent person are envisioning to themselves....

 

I don't think he is looking over his shoulder, corruption has his back.

[tracker1]

According to the Criminal Code, reckless driving that leads to death is punishable with a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine of up to Bt20,000. Its statute of limitations period is 15 years. Fair chance he could return any day now I mean B20,000 to be free isn't going to break his bank ! and as for a jail term well we know that will never happen !!!

[z42]

All this whole disgraceful episode proves is that all involved in shielding, abetting, and taking envelopes from this filthy rich parasite family have absolutely zero moral fibre whatsoever. And still not a mention to reforming the legal system to do away wth the statute of limitations for those crooks who decide to run abroad. Or better still do trials in absentia when the person in question is clearly avoiding the process, as is clearly the case here

[oldcarguy]

1 minute ago, z42 said:

All this whole disgraceful episode proves is that all involved in shielding, abetting, and taking envelopes from this filthy rich parasite family have absolutely zero moral fibre whatsoever.

 

We need some "Twitter Hero"  to take up the cause and boycott Red Bull products,

 

With enough worldwide press  and a BIG reward he will be " Found" in a few days,

 

 

[rkidlad]

He hasn't outrun anything. You have to be chased to outrun something. Like the authorities here, all he's done is nothing. 

 

Shame. Shame. Shame. 

[bdenner]

Quote

Pol Colonel Krissana Pattanacharern, deputy spokesman for Royal Thai Police, said police had turned to every channel to get Worayuth arrested, but there has been no update on his whereabouts.

This should read:

Pol Colonel Krissana Pattanacharern, deputy spokesman for Royal Thai Police, said police had turned to every channel to fleece the family for more "Brown Envelopes".

[colinneil]

Justice here is a joke, money is the only form of justice here.

You have money, you get away with murder, no money you get fitted up for whatever the police decide.

There is not 1 person in authority here with even 1 ounce of decency/ moral fibre, they are corrupt as hell.

[NCC1701A]

written from a USA point of view but you get the idea:

 

http://nomadcapitalist.com/2013/06/03/the-best-non-extradition-countries-to-be-invisible/

[Dexlowe]

1 hour ago, ezzra said:

I don't know about you, but billions or not, having to look around

you and for years and years having to live in fear of being grabbed

by a policeman at any time and detained, sent back in cuffs and

put to trial and sent to jail this is not a life even the most powerfull

and affluent person are envisioning to themselves....

 

You usually think things out better than this, ezzra. Not in our wildest dreams is Boss living in fear. He knows his back is being watched and always will be, so he can relax. And if the most outlandish scenario should occur -- that he actually is arrested -- then he will return to Thailand and be immediately released on bail and his trial "mishandled" or delayed. 

[dotpoom]

2 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

Thailand often says that it has a legitimate, fair system of justice.

 

This case is incontrovertible evidence to the contrary.

 

 

"Even though Worayuth has been on Interpol’s “Red Notice” for arrest in 190 countries around the world, authorities have been unable to detain him so far. "

    Maybe your remarks are directed at the wrong police force?

[YetAnother]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

public prosecutors said yesterday that they remained committed

just talk; and it is the only thing they Could say

[jerojero]

I don't think he is looking over his shoulder, corruption has his back.

Indeed. I'm sure he's partying it up at the clubs nightly in whatever country he's in.... And likely still driving a Ferrari. With that kind of money, he could bribe and entire small country!

[mark01]

I see community service and some cash and happiness for the people.

[IamNoone88]

Krissana also dismissed allegations that Thai police had helped the billionaire suspect evade arrest, adding that if anyone had evidence to substantiate such an allegation, they should come forward.

 

..... what a great line.

[Toshiba66]

How sad for the family of the Policeman. They will never see justice or be able to put this behind them. Years of pain and suffering.

 

The Policeman's life was totally worthless to those with money and those on the take.

[DoctorG]

Well, I just did a search of the Interpol Red Notices. Guess who is NOT on the list?

[mercman24]

remember the young  hi-so girl who killed 9, was underage to be driving and had no licence, and not spent 1, yes one day, in jail and had the <deleted> nerve to complain about her , probation chores.  corruption at its best. one law for the rich and a law for the poor. can add to that the MERCEDES  driver and the so called  ACTRESS  

[Mrjlh]

As I said before look in Tahiti. His family owns a resort there and like I said my daughter saw him there two years ago.  But no... they (Police) don't seen to care.

[Rimbuman]

2 hours ago, pieeyed said:

I guess everyone has forgot about the booze and the cocaine in his system when he run over the police man on Ekamai?

 

Worayuth, better known as “Boss”, is a grandson of Chaleo Yoovidhya, founder of the multi-billion-baht Red Bull energy drink business empire. It is alleged that, in 2012, he drunkenly drove his Ferrari into Senior Sergeant Major Vichien Klanprasert, killing the motorcycle policeman at the scene near Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Road.

 

Yes, they conveniently left out his cocaine use, slow drip cover-up.

[connda]

Anyone want to wager the odds that he'll make it to the statute of limitations in 2027?  

Oh, wait a minute.  Can't do that.  We'd be hunted down mercilessly for engaging in evil betting, fined, and thrown in jail.   Bad, bad, bad.

[Gracas]

Well I would have never expected that.....Surprise surprise.

[the guest]

So the rich and influential  (generally speaking) have total immunity, and can do just about anything they want. The rest of us mere mortals, must be prosecuted in a timely fashion.

[Baerboxer]

1 hour ago, dotpoom said:

"Even though Worayuth has been on Interpol’s “Red Notice” for arrest in 190 countries around the world, authorities have been unable to detain him so far. "

    Maybe your remarks are directed at the wrong police force?

 

Er? Ask yourself when the offense was committed and compare that to how long the Interpol Red Notice has been requested.

[Baerboxer]

24 minutes ago, DoctorG said:

Well, I just did a search of the Interpol Red Notices. Guess who is NOT on the list?

 

Interesting.

 

Initially they claimed they'd requested a Blue Notice be issued. Then they suddenly upped the claim to a Red Notice.

 

Is this another example of a little white lie?