Thailand drops charges against Red Bull heir in deadly hit-and-run

[Somtamnication]

Proof that we live in a banana republic.

[luckyluke]

1 minute ago, Somtamnication said:

Proof that we live in a banana republic.

And despite of this, most of us will continue to live in it. 

[Matzzon]

As usual. Nothing eye catching here. Just another business deal in the shiny world of the untouchables.

[Pravda]

15 minutes ago, Boomer6969 said:

I am sure @Yinn will explain us how this is perfectly normal and we Farang should stop wingeing.

 

And why do Farangs winge and whinge? How does this affect us? You're still here, no? 

[bodga]

knew the  poor  misunderstood  fellow was being victimised  all  along

[jonclark]

So he didn't murder a policeman then? I actually feel sorry for the police, who will now know their lives are just expendable assets. 

 

 

[yellowboat]

The word "disgusting" doesn't even begin to describe the actions of the junta.  Thai is beyond tarnished.   

[rkidlad]

1 hour ago, Don Mega said:

Agree'd, No doubt there will be many butthurt over it but they won't think twice to take advantage of it should the need arise.

Yea, many the world over would buy their way out if they could and had the money. That doesn’t make it right or mean we should just accept it. It means the justice system is completely broken. And that just increases the likelihood of rich punks thinking they can drive drunk and dangerously, etc.

 

It’s all fine for people who have the ‘mai pen rai’ attitude until someone they care about gets hurt. Then they’re “butthurt” and screaming for justice. 
 

It’s all fine until it’s not. 

 

[luckyluke]

3 minutes ago, yellowboat said:

The word "disgusting" doesn't even begin to describe the actions of the junta.  Thai is beyond tarnished.   

Some of us learned to live with it, some left because of it, some whine about it on fora.

[TTSIssues]

This was indeed the only logical outcome, however abhorrent it seems to us. “Justice” for the family I assume will have come from a substantial payout which is terms of them will be more important than having the scumbag put away in jail. Although nailing him may have made them feel better, the cash will help them for the rest of their lives (assuming they don’t just blow it all) - so in reality is a better option for them.

 

this does show Thailand in a terrible light for the rest of the world - the only option we have is to stop buying the sugary products that his family produces, sadly I don’t do that anyway. 

[Don Mega]

3 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

 That doesn’t make it right or mean we should just accept it.

 

So what are you going to do about other than moan ?

[Curt1591]

1 hour ago, kotsak said:

Most likely the family got the least of the lot, most went to the usual guys.

I believe the family already received an offering. Don't recall if they accepted it. 

[DoctorG]

The really sad thing is that HI-SOs will openly brag about the law not applying to them. Everyone knows and accepts that this is just "the way things are in TH".

[Don Mega]

Just now, TTSIssues said:

 

 

this does show Thailand in a terrible light for the rest of the world - the only option we have is to stop buying the sugary products that his family produces, sadly I don’t do that anyway. 

Doubt many outside of Thailand care about it let alone know.

[Wiggy]

I guess the little boy wants to return home to mummy. Man, that must have been one hell of a brown envelope, specially made for the occasion. 

[pacovl46]

Wow! What’s next? Thaksin getting amnesty?! Unbelievable!!! 

[anchadian]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-53521586

 

Charges have been dropped against Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhaya over the 2012 hit-and-run killing of a police officer.

Mr Yoovidhaya was accused of hitting the officer with his car in the capital, Bangkok, then fleeing.

He repeatedly failed to meet police to face the charges, which include reckless driving causing death.

Thai Police say these charges have now been dropped, but it is unclear why.

[rkidlad]

5 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

So what are you going to do about other than moan ?

Condemn it. Like any decent person would. 

[luckyluke]

"the only option we have is to stop buying the sugary products that his family produces" 

 

It won't hurt them very much, I think. 

On the other hand, if they stop sponsering sport events, I am afraid it would be dramatic for many. 

[SkyFax]

Maybe the deceased's family relented on the kid coming back to Thailand so they can arrange for a hit.

[Tongjaw]

Sickening news. He’s not a man he’s just a little mummies boy. Hopefully one day he gets his comeuppance. 

[Crusader]

Unfortunate, but predicted end to this issue...can pretty much guarantee that many pockets were lined - probably including the victim's family.

[luckyluke]

3 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

Condemn it. Like any decent person would. 

Great, job done, carry on. 

[Don Mega]

4 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

Condemn it. Like any decent person would. 

Yeah, that'll force a change.

 

Bwahahaahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[Mr Meeseeks]

11 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

Doubt many outside of Thailand care about it let alone know.

Well it is a leading story on BBC and CNN this morning. 

[Don Mega]

10 minutes ago, Wiggy said:

I guess the little boy wants to return home to mummy. Man, that must have been one hell of a brown envelope, specially made for the occasion. 

He'd being flying in and out when ever he please already, drooping the charges just allows him entry offically !!

[Wiggy]

2 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

He'd being flying in and out when ever he please already, drooping the charges just allows him entry offically !!

So why drop the charges? You seem to know his movements quite well so maybe you can enlighten us.

[soalbundy]

3 hours ago, PoodThaiMaiDai said:

I am sure they received a payout to keep them quiet.

It was offered but his widow refused it, she should have taken it and hired a hitman because that would be the only way she would get any justice.

[Mr Meeseeks]

5 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

He'd being flying in and out when ever he please already, drooping the charges just allows him entry offically !!

Correct. It would not be a surprise if he has been hiding in plain sight, same as Kamnan Po and a host of other high profile criminals with money and connections.

[soalbundy]

Quite a surprise considering the great lengths that the police went to in order to arrest him, they left no stone unturned. Must have been a huge envelope.