Popular Post rooster59 Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 ‘No double standards’ in dropping of charges against Red Bull heir By The Nation Deputy National Police spokesman, Pol Colonel Kissana Phathanacharoen, insisted on Friday (July 24) that there were no double standards in the case of Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya. His remarks came after the Office of the Attorney-General decided to drop all charges against Vorayuth in a 2012 hit-and-run case. Vorayuth allegedly crashed his Ferrari into a policeman on a motorbike in Bangkok’s Thonglor area and fled the scene, dragging the officer’s body for several dozen metres. Meanwhile, a relevant police committee said it has consulted its own legal team and is not against the attorney-general’s decision. The arrest warrant against Vorayuth will also be revoked and police will coordinate with Interpol to do the same. This means the Red Bull heir can return to Thailand. Kissana said related officials have handled the case in the line with the law and there were no double standards. The public prosecutors had asked the investigators to provide details on several issues and police officers in charge of the case had met the demand every time, he said. He added that if the police were to disagree with the attorney-general’s decision then it will have to be based on evidence, not social trends. He also denied claims that police had handled the case in favour of Vorayuth, adding that the Royal Thai Police regrets the loss and never wants such an incident to be repeated. Kissana also dismissed comments such as “jails are only for the poor”. Vorayuth is the grandson of late Chaleo Yoovidhya, a co-creator of Red Bull energy drink, who was listed as the third richest person in Thailand at the time of his death in 2012. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30391888 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-07-25 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 16 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Creasy Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 ???????????? = Thailand 47 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Somtamnication Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 What an absolute joke. Shame shame shame, Thailand. 101 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 Just a load of BS, did he kill the policeman? The Attorney general is an absolute disgrace, should hang his head in shame. 96 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 Just like the old saying: Money talks BS walk... really, why did it took them so long to drop the charges if they thought that he's not guilty and the is no case to answer here? haven't they thought for a minute how will it look in the eye of the public after all this brouhaha of trying to find him and bring his to justice and now poof, no charges... 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 "The Image of Thailand"..............WHAT IMAGE? 17 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, colinneil said: Just a load of BS, did he kill the policeman? The Attorney general is an absolute disgrace, should hang his head in shame. Perhaps another one who's got a financial incentive not to? 1 minute ago, ezzra said: Just like the old saying: Money talks BS walk... really, why did it took them so long to drop the charges if they thought that he's not guilty and the is no case to answer here? haven't they thought for a minute how will it look in the eye of the public after all this brouhaha of trying to find him and bring his to justice and now poof, no charges... 'how will it look in the eye of the public' It's not as if they give a fig what it looks like - domestically anyway. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveAustin Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 Lots of money has changed hands no doubt. Ateotd, a policeman doing his duty was slain and yet a little tit walks. Hoping the youth sort out the place. 35 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 minute ago, daveAustin said: Lots of money has changed hands no doubt. Ateotd, a policeman doing his duty was slain and yet a little tit walks. Hoping the youth sort out the place. Hmm, I'm hoping too. However, going on previous occasions when this has been tried, those with the money don't give a sh!t about a few hundred students deaths, as long as they don't lose their positions or money. 23 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 New slogan for TAT as Boss will be at the helm. "Why fly to Thailand on an airplane when Redbull gives you Wings" Red BS. 3 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jethro69 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 It's all the fault of TV-members, whatever hit-and-run incident (and they are common), someone of you was pulling parallels to Red Bull, so I think the authorities had no other choice to do what they did. (Sarcasm off) 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 4MyEgo Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: ‘No double standards’ in dropping of charges against Red Bull heir Yep, I'm sure the Shinawatra's are having a good old laugh at that heading. You never know, to balance things out and to appease the masses, tomorrow's headline might just read that the PM has now agreed to drop all charges relating to the Shinawatra's and that they are now welcome to return to Thailand.........well, we know that ain't going to happen, don't we. Edited July 24, 2020 by 4MyEgo 11 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 An off topic post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Curt1591 Posted July 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2020 I guess after looking back at the case, the AG decided the existing evidence wasn't conclusive. I guess the 30 mil they gave the family should be returned! 6 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smutcakes Posted July 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2020 So how did the policeman die? Reversing into Boss's car at 170 kmph? 15 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steelepulse Posted July 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2020 Time to search for bank accounts of the mia nois of all of those that have let him off. These geniuses are too smart to put the newly found funds in their own names or their wives names aren't they? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4reaL Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 How much was paid to the cops family to no longer pursue charges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trucking Posted July 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 hour ago, PatOngo said: "The Image of Thailand"..............WHAT IMAGE? Standards ? What standards ? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post djayz Posted July 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: Deputy National Police spokesman, Pol Colonel Kissana Phathanacharoen, insisted on Friday (July 24) that there were no double standards in the case of Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya. Well, if you insist, then I feel absolutely compelled to believe you. Pull the other one, it's got bells! How things are done here was never anything to look up to or be proud of, but it sure does seem like the whole system has been deteriorating rapidly in the past few years. So much for the party flouting how they're going to stamp out corruption and bring back happiness to the people. The place is rotting to the core. A fish rots from the head down. 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LomSak27 Posted July 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: Kissana also dismissed comments such as “jails are only for the poor”. Well Thank God for that. I had been worried. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Don Mega Posted July 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Curt1591 said: I guess after looking back at the case, the AG decided the existing evidence wasn't conclusive. I guess the 30 mil they gave the family should be returned! Where does the 30 mil number come from ? Way back when the family was given 3 million in exchange for not pressing charges. Edited July 25, 2020 by Don Mega 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted July 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2020 I guess all that is left now to complete this fiasco is to send the repair bill for the Ferrari to the late Policeman's family.... 6 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crazykopite Posted July 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) It’s not so long ago when the PM asked wealthy companies to donate monies to get the country back on its feet no one came forward a few days later the alcohol ban was extended yet within days it was lifted we then were told that wealthy companies had come forward to make Financial donations It would be interesting to know which companies were so kind in donating . Edited July 25, 2020 by crazykopite 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rocket3rider Posted July 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2020 They are not going to change this decision BUT we can all refuse to buy any red bull products. If you buy red bull, you are making this guy more wealthy. 9 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, crazykopite said: It’s not so long ago when the PM asked wealthy companies to donate monies to get the country back on its feet no one came forward a few days later the alcohol ban was extended yet within days it was lifted we then were told that wealthy companies had come forward to make Financial donations It would be interesting to know which companies were so kind in donating . Are you talking about this request ? "I will not accept cash donations, but I ask you to implement projects to help all groups of Thai people"... Gen Prayut wrote". Edited July 25, 2020 by Don Mega 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Curt1591 said: I guess the 30 mil they gave the family should be returned! Do you have proof of that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithkarmann Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 2 hours ago, ezzra said: Just like the old saying: Money talks BS walk... really, why did it took them so long to drop the charges if they thought that he's not guilty and the is no case to answer here? haven't they thought for a minute how will it look in the eye of the public after all this brouhaha of trying to find him and bring his to justice and now poof, no charges... What the public think is irelavent. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted July 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, rocket3rider said: They are not going to change this decision BUT we can all refuse to buy any red bull products. If you buy red bull, you are making this guy more wealthy. The rest of the world wont even know about this story 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sweatalot Posted July 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) "‘no-double-standards’-in-dropping-of-charges-against-red-bull-hei" anybody believe that? Edited July 25, 2020 by sweatalot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 minute ago, ChipButty said: The rest of the world wont even know about this story You think CNN is read only in Thailand? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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