Latest int’l sighting of fugitive Red Bull heir is on Interpol wanted notice…finally

[Dogmatix]

No arrest warrants or red notices for the police and other officials who took the backhanders to allow things to get this far.  This country is corrupt beyond redemption.

[Jonathan Swift]

Jeez, why doesn't Prayuth offer a reward? DUH! It helped the US get info to catch Bin Laden and a host of other terrorist leaders. But, that's too sensible for Thai law enforcement. But, yup, he's probably hanging out with Yingluck

[Media1]

He won't be arrested. His being protected by law enforcement where ever he stays. The RTP got there coin. Bores next Thai rodent please.

Edited September 12, 2017 by Media1

[The manic]

8 hours ago, maeab101 said:

They are both killers!

No she is not. Please do not lie. Thank you. She appeared in court. He did not.

[TheLobster]

16 minutes ago, The manic said:

No she is not. Please do not lie. Thank you. She appeared in court. He did not.

Agreed she is not. Apparently she 'disappeared' before the verdict so didn't appear in court. She isn't stupid.

The lie is that they are both killers, but propaganda is an amazing thing.

[bbbbooboo]

hmmmm......I'm not holding my breath....

[webfact]

Interpol publishes ‘red notice’ for Red Bull’s fugitive Boss

By The Nation

 

 

The International Police Organisation (Interpol) has included on its wanted list the fugitive heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune who has been charged over a fatal car crash that killed a Bangkok policeman five years ago.

Interpol issued the “red notice” for Vorayuth Yoovidhya and made it viewable to law-enforcement personnel last month. On Monday, the notice was made available for public viewing through the Interpol website.

 

The announcement urged those who have information of his whereabouts to contact police.

 

Vorayuth, who is better known as “Boss”, is listed as being wanted in Thailand on charges of reckless driving causing the death of another person, causing damage to another person, not stopping to aid an injured person and not reporting to officials.

 

The Interpol announcement also said he was wanted for driving under the influence of alcohol causing death and driving more than the allowed speed limit.

 

According to Thai police, all charges except reckless driving causing the death of another person have expired. He initially faced four charges of speeding, drunk driving, fleeing the scene of an accident and causing death by dangerous driving.

 

The statute of limitation on fleeing the scene of an accident, which carries up to six months in jail, expired recently, while the speeding and drunk-driving charges have been expired for some time. The remaining charge, which carries a penalty of up to 10 years in jail, will run out in 2027.

 

Vorayuth is alleged to have ploughed his Ferrari into a policeman riding a motorbike in Bangkok in 2012, dragging the officer to his death, while driving drunk.

 

After years of giving prosecutors the run around, the now 35-year-old billionaire has become an emblem for the impunity enjoyed by the rich and connected in an unequal Thailand.

 

Earlier this year he fled the Kingdom after an arrest warrant was finally issued following a series of no shows at police interviews.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30326518

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-09-13

[cyberfarang]

Betcha this guy won`t serve even one day in prison. Unlike the guy who drove his pickup the wrong way on a motorway resulting in the death of a baby who the police will throw the book at him.

[Wullie Mercer]

Come on you police of the world, this guy is wanted on the charge of killing of a fellow cop, nab him please.

[catman20]

16 hours ago, ratcatcher said:

It's easier to catch rats than this guy.

he looks like a little RAT

[RichardColeman]

I doubt any civilized country would force a man back to a military run country, guilty or not. I think the huys scum, but he'll never be back 

[wayned]

A good starting point for Interpol would be the Red Bull Suite at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend.  He's arrogant enough that he thinks that no one will arrest him but who knows.  Singapore is known to have tough law enforcement, you get fined for chewing gum there!

[alfalfa19]

I think the Red Notice just means he has to pay twice as much to remain on the lam. 

[DoctorG]

Glad that they finally got around to it, but they could have done this 5 years ago.

[YetAnother]

Still looks like the only people that really care about this are the victim's family and All of us expats;

rest of thailand just sees it as 'normal thai stuff'

[Ossy]

15 hours ago, ThaiPauly said:

You could switch brands "Carabou" is the new word now sponsoring football clubs around the world and even having it's own cup competition in the UK

What, and have Vorayuth change his nickname to "Carabou" like a perpetual one finger to the world?

[bristolgeoff]

just like the movie catch me if you can

[Baerboxer]

12 hours ago, wakeupplease said:

Oh come on thats a bit beneath the lines

 

One is political persecution the other is a criminal bit on here there will be some to disagree

 

Nope. And you're right. Quite a lot will disagree.

 

But what's common is the ability of the very rich hiso elites to avoid any responsibility or accountability for anything, and simply flee to avoid bothering with justice.

[Happyman58]

1 hour ago, Wullie Mercer said:

Come on you police of the world, this guy is wanted on the charge of killing of a fellow cop, nab him please.

Most cops in the world would want this guy caught  Not here In Thailand the cops dont They are getting well paid from this family

[smutcakes]

Red Bull will be being informed days and weeks prior to any of this happening that its about to happen, and I presume they are receiving advice on what to do and taking steps accordingly. I still stand by my opinion that he will be back soon by choice as its far easier for him to take his 'chances' with the Thai courts than risk the publicity of him actually being detained overseas.

 

I would not mind guessing that soon in a flurry of publicity and waiing, the prodigal one will return in a carefully choreographed media stunt.

 

 

[nausea]

34 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

But what's common is the ability of the very rich hiso elites to avoid any responsibility or accountability for anything, and simply flee to avoid bothering with justice.

True, but they don't all become icons of judicial impunity and the infamy that goes with that.

 

If he'd done a "mea culpa" and taken his punishment like a man, he'd probably be out of this mess by now, given his family's influence and money; might even have garnered some respect.

[Baerboxer]

Just now, nausea said:

True, but they don't all become icons of judicial impunity and the infamy that goes with that.

 

If he'd done a "mea culpa" and taken his punishment like a man, he'd probably be out of this mess by now, given his family's influence and money; might even have garnered some respect.

 

Yes. He'd have probably gotten off with a suspended sentence, never been to prison before etc, and some token community service which would never have actually been performed and simply faded away. 

To us, whilst that sort of sentence is unpalatable for such an offense, we'd not blame him for the sentence. And it would have been a good deal, by our standards.

 

But to Thais, where responsibility and accountability are not considered good qualities and where face means far far more, it is unacceptable. The mere attending police stations for interviews, having to go to court, and possibly being convicted - he's far to important for that, in their minds. Much better for the family to close ranks, and ensure things are greased to keep their perception of face. Interesting that they don't seem to give a toss about what foreigners or foreign media think.

[Ossy]

21 minutes ago, smutcakes said:

Red Bull will be being informed days and weeks prior to any of this happening that its about to happen, and I presume they are receiving advice on what to do and taking steps accordingly. I still stand by my opinion that he will be back soon by choice as its far easier for him to take his 'chances' with the Thai courts than risk the publicity of him actually being detained overseas.

 

I would not mind guessing that soon in a flurry of publicity and waiing, the prodigal one will return in a carefully choreographed media stunt.

 

 

And Red Bull will construct a luxury prison on one of those uninhabited cliff islands, down by Phuket, 'Boss' will admit to the charges, crying profuse apologies, get slammed with a three-quarter discounted jail term - in 'Red Bull' prison, of course - for co-operating and all will be well with the world . . . Well, that's what Red Bull are hoping

[maeab101]

15 hours ago, Jim walker said:

The police and junta could have had him behind bars years ago, but obviously they are too happy to accept the ‘dare I use the word bribes to keep him out of prison, and let him enjoy his life to the full playboy life style, and I would bet my shirt on it he will never spend a full day in prison in Thailand any time soon or ever in the future.  So why the sudden interest in him now possibly a distraction for other news to be hidden by the junta.  

If Yingluck does not have to go why should he?

[bheard]

Wonder if anyone will bring up the subject with Christian Horner ... That Ted Bloke might ....

I presume Christian Horner, although a very talented and upstanding individual, is driven by money just like anyone else. So he's gonna say "nothing to do with me!" and continue to accept the sponsorship. I wouldn't blame him. That said, I hope Daniel R snubs 'the red bull rat' next time he shows up in the garage . . . .

[maeab101]

No country will hand him over to Thailand. They will see it as being politicaly motivated.

[maeab101]

15 hours ago, alien365 said:

I doubt any western country would hand him over to a military government. 

I agree.

[maeab101]

14 hours ago, darksidedog said:

To me, the fact that they have listed three charges that have passed their statutes of limitation, say the whole exercise is a total waste of time. They either know where he is and that it is outside Interpol's jurisdiction, or they want other countries to disregard it based on 75% of the charges are out of time. I cant wait to see the total F*** up by the legal team here if by some miracle of God he ever gets actually arrested somewhere. This Mofo aint coming home and going to jail and we all know it.

He already paid the police officers family its over.

[djayz]

19 hours ago, ratcatcher said:

It's easier to catch rats than this guy.

Where there's a will, there's a way... 

[metisdead]

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