Thammasat law professor insists Red Bull scion’s case can still be revived

[rooster59]

Thammasat law professor insists Red Bull scion’s case can still be revived

 

 

Thammasat University Vice-Rector, Parinya Tewanarumitkul, said Saturday that there is new evidence which could be used to justify the reopening of the hit-and-run case against Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya, despite the claim by the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) that the case is closed.

 

Speaking at a panel discussion on the controversial case, held today at Thammasat University, the law professor said that evidence of alleged illicit drug use by Vorayuth, and the speed at which his car was travelling at the time of the fatal accident road accident eight years ago, could still be used to revive the case.

 

He appealed to automotive experts to come forward to prove beyond doubt the speed of the sports car, being driven by Vorayuth, at the time of the tragedy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thammasat-law-professor-insists-red-bull-scions-case-can-still-be-revived/

 

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[Thaiwrath]

While claiming that the Thai judicial system is one of the best in the world, 

[tifino]

yes well all that's happened to date was the Charges were Dropped 

 - It would only be difficult if he'd actually been Judged Not Guilty

(and that hasn't happened, so no double jeopardy problems)

 

 

go for it Professor!

[klauskunkel]

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

He appealed to automotive experts to come forward to prove beyond doubt the speed of the sports car, being driven by Vorayuth, at the time of the tragedy.

Yup. How about Akarakit "Benz Racing" Worarojcharoendet? I think he is out on bail again thanks to his Mom again...

 

[smutcakes]

13 minutes ago, klauskunkel said:

Yup. How about Akarakit "Benz Racing" Worarojcharoendet? I think he is out on bail again thanks to his Mom again...

 

Who is his mum?

[RotBenz8888]

Benz Racing & Red Bull boy

[DepDavid]

 

He appealed to automotive experts to come forward to prove beyond doubt the speed of the sports car, being driven by Vorayuth, at the time of the tragedy.
 

Get the data from the incident data recorder. Any investigator worth his weight in cow dung would have done this immediately. Interpretation of the data is a different story!

[crazykopite]

It’s time that every vehicle was built with an inbuilt camera that comes on automatically when the vehicle is being driven and such is the design that it cannot be switched off until the engine shuts down.

[tompelli]

They could have gotten data from the Ferrari's multiple ECU's. But the Ferrari franchise in Thailand is owned by the Yoovidhyas?

[4MyEgo]

I think lawmakers around the world need to scrap any legislation that limits any years on any crime, in other words, they should always remain open, therefore allowing authorities to continue to hound the perpetrators, having limits allows them to flee until such time the limited amount of years expires and then they are free to do whatever they want, that sucks and I really can't see this clown being brought to justice, like the deputy prime minister's watch debacle ???? 

 

Hope everyone reading this boycotts any products the family sells, put enough pressure on them, and maybe they will deliver their own flesh and blood because money usually wins in the end, regardless if it's blood.

[anchadian]

1 hour ago, smutcakes said:

Who is his mum?

Mrs Worarojcharoendet

[Misterwhisper]

From the full article, last paragraph:

 

"While claiming that the Thai judicial system is one of the best in the world, he admitted the system can be perverted if those who enforce the law abuse it and use their discretion inappropriately."

 

Well... if Thailand's judicial system truly were "one of the best in the world", it would of course have mechanisms in place to consistently seek to prosecute those who to are trying to pervert and abuse it, wouldn't it?

 

But the fact that Thailand's judicial system is systematically perverted and abused ALL THE TIME with impunity would suggest that it may NOT be "one of the best in the world" after all. Far from it, actually.

 

And the circumstance that judges and prosecutors alike are reportedly prone to accepting bribes only further reinforces that notion, does it not?

 

If we then also look at the glaringly disproportional sentences that are routinely passed by that very same judicial system, and which appear to be guided by the socio-economic status of the defendant, and, in addition, often seem to be influenced by outside parties with vested interests, it becomes pretty clear that we are actually NOT dealing with "one of the best" but indeed with "one of the worst" (and unjust and biased) judicial systems in the world.

 

Ask the (foreign) husband and parents of former Thai super model "Yuyee" -- who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for allegedly possessing 0.00251 grams of cocaine -- whether they regard Thailand's judicial system as "one of the best in the world".

 

Then, just for good measure, juxtapose this with the traces of cocaine still detected in the blood of Vorayuth even a full FIVE DAYS AFTER it allegedly had been administered "as an anesthetic" by a dentist -- who since has of course retracted that claim. Why didn't "one of the best judicial systems in the world" pick up on that? Why was it swept under the carpet?

 

Your honor, I rest my case.     

[Bender Rodriguez]

2 hours ago, rooster59 said:

He appealed to automotive experts to come forward to prove beyond doubt the speed of the sports car, being driven by Vorayuth, at the time of the tragedy.

Ferrari expert ?  are they not the EXCLUSIVE FERRARI importer for thailand ???

[Bender Rodriguez]

Founded in 2009, Cavallino Motors is a 100-million-baht joint venture between the Yoovidhya and Bhirombhakdi families.

Chalerm Yoovidhya, chairman and chief executive of Siam Winery and Red Bull UK, controls a 51% stake, with the rest owned by Vudha Bhirombhakdi, vice-chairman of Boonrawd Brewery and chairman of Bangkok Glass Co.

Mr Chalerm is president of Cavallino Group while Mr Vudha is the group chairman.

[Hayduke]

Thammasat law professor insists Red Bull scion’s case can still be revived...

 

This is outrageous. It’s astonishing that anyone could even suggest this.

 

How can they possibly reopen a case when the Yoovidhyas have already paid to have the case closed? This would make a laughingstock of the Thai judicial system...which everyone knows is “one of the best in the world.” A first class legal system would never accept massive bribes and then refuse to deliver.

 

Hopefully responsible and honorable members of government will prevail and the respectable Yoovidhya family will receive the premium, high-priced justice they have already generously paid for…

 

 

 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Thammasat law professor insists Red Bull scion’s case can still be revived

More chance of reviving my old man... and he's been dead 12 years.

[Baerboxer]

Of course the Professor is correct. But he's missing the point. The whole thing was supposed to have gone away once the prosecutors dropped the case and the famous Thong Lor police office cancelled all warrants. The massive public outcry and international interest just wasn't expected. Now they have various "committees" studying all the details of this case, its investigation and the legal decisions. But, not to look at the numerous unusual aspects, but to find a way out of the mess that keeps Boss and his family happy, silences the outcry and makes Thailand's image look ok, well sort of, to the outside world and foreign media. No wonder they want 30 days, with the option to extend the deadline, poor darlings!

[mok199]

Thailand thrives on its Drama....

[P Funk]

Isn’t the fact that he ran away from the law enough to put him away for a while? And since when is there a time limit on manslaughter?! So can anyone just avoid justice by running away?

[sammieuk1]

Reviving one organic law he will just claim a dead friend was driving ????

[Katipo]

This case has really exposed to the world the corruption and unbelievable lies that the Thai populous has to put up with from officialdom. 

[Misterwhisper]

49 minutes ago, Hayduke said:

Thammasat law professor insists Red Bull scion’s case can still be revived...

 

This is outrageous. It’s astonishing that anyone could even suggest this.

 

How can they possibly reopen a case when the Yoovidhyas have already paid to have the case closed? This would make a laughingstock of the Thai judicial system...which everyone knows is “one of the best in the world.” A first class legal system would never accept massive bribes and then refuse to deliver.

 

Hopefully responsible and honorable members of government will prevail and the respectable Yoovidhya family will receive the premium, high-priced justice they have already generously paid for…

 

 

 

First-class sarcasm. Thank you, Hayduke! 

[Billthekiwi]

All cars since about 1970 have a BCM "Body Control Module".

 

In Australia and NZ after any serious crash this is accessed by the police forensic team. No warrant is required to do this.

 

The BCM gives you the data on what the car was doing prior to the crash.

 

You can "say" what you like about the speed but the BCM reveals the truth.

 

It only contains the latest data and I have no idea how big the buffer might be. It's similar in function to an aircraft black box but without the dedicated recording system.

 

If the car had a GPS then a high end model would also record speed, direction, G forces including lateral as in dodging and direction changes. Also braking effort.

 

All this could / should have been accessed asap by the police.

 

Worst case any skid marks and or time to stop from point of impact all prove speed at the time.

[nausea]

I don't know why people get so upset. It's a "blood money" justice system, with the trappings of a modern legal system tacked on; a bit feudal, but hey, this is Thailand. 

[Burma Bill]

2 hours ago, Bender Rodriguez said:

Founded in 2009, Cavallino Motors is a 100-million-baht joint venture between the Yoovidhya and Bhirombhakdi families.

Chalerm Yoovidhya, chairman and chief executive of Siam Winery and Red Bull UK, controls a 51% stake, with the rest owned by Vudha Bhirombhakdi, vice-chairman of Boonrawd Brewery and chairman of Bangkok Glass Co.

Mr Chalerm is president of Cavallino Group while Mr Vudha is the group chairman.

Wheels within wheels!!!

[smutcakes]

I will never understand why Thailand puts so much focus on university academics. In my country at least, generally university professors are mostly seen as those who could not hack it in private practice, with some obviously extremely intelligent exemptions. 

 

Here they are forever referring this amd that academic.

[Jim1000]

I was driven in a red Ferrari once !

[Jimbo2014]

I hope this fellow doesnt ride a motorbike or be may meet with an unfortunate "accident"

[mark131v]

6 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

While claiming that the Thai judicial system is one of the best in the world, 

I think what he meant to say was that the Thai judicial system is one of the best money can buy in the world, makes much more sense now...

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, P Funk said:

Isn’t the fact that he ran away from the law enough to put him away for a while? And since when is there a time limit on manslaughter?! So can anyone just avoid justice by running away?

Pretty much yes !