The Office of the Attorney General (AGO) filed a lawsuit against former Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP) Somyot Poompanmoung, and seven other relevant political or judicial figures for allegedly reducing the sentences of hit-and-run suspect Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, better known as the Red Bull heir.

 

This year marks the 12th anniversary since the Red Bull heir, Boss, successfully evaded arrest and punishment for the fatal hit-and-run incident that took place on September 3, 2012.

 

On the day of the incident, Boss crashed his Ferrari into Police Senior Sergeant Major Vichian Klanpraset, an officer at Thonglor Police Station.

 

Boss dragged the victim’s body along Sukhumvit Road for about 200 metres, causing the victim’s death. Boss fled the scene and left Thailand in his private jet in 2017 before an arrest warrant could be issued.

 

There was no progress on the extradition process, and several local and international media outlets shared pictures of Boss and his luxurious lifestyle in London, England.

 

The AGO later dropped all charges against the Red Bull heir in 2020, sparking controversy on Thai social media and pushing the hashtag #BoycottsRedBull to the top of Thai Twitter.

 

Public pressure on the government to bring Boss to justice led to the establishment of a special committee to investigate the case and the transparency of the authorities.

 

Two additional charges were brought against Boss, including cocaine use and reckless driving causing the death of another person. The drug charge later expired in August 2022 and the reckless driving charge expires in September 2027.

 

Boss’ case is still in court today, and the AGO recently filed lawsuits against eight political or judicial figures who allegedly used their power to reduce Boss’ sentences. The eight people are identified as:

 

• Former Commissioner of the RTP Somyot Poompanmoung
• Former Commander of the Police Forensic Science Office Thawatchai Mekprasertsuk
• Former investigative officer of Thong Lo Police Station Wiradon Thaptimdee
• Former Deputy Director of the AGO Nate Narksuk
• Prosecutor Chainarong Saengthong-aram
• Thanit Buakhiao
• Chuchai Lertphonadisorn
• Saiprsit Kirdniyom

 

These accused authorities have the right to fight the case to prove their innocence in court.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Caption: Somyot Poompanmoung | Photo via Facebook/ Pattani FC

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-02-27

 

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Money always talks. There would have been many brown bags

Any cash that may have changed hands should be collected and given to the widow...

But where is the request to Interpol to help in getting him back to face the charges - oh! I forgot they couldn't complete the paperwork as it is required to be submitted in English. 

The charges at the very least should be corruption and perverting the course of justice both very serious offences but nup, TIT. This is the biggest 3rd World part of this country. The system itself is corrupt.

Edited February 27, 20242 yr by dinsdale

They got everyone but the actual guy. 

Edited February 27, 20242 yr by fondue zoo

Anytime you have a country where justice can be bought and paid for, the justice system is completely broken beyond repair. All of these creeps should be locked up, yet they all remain free with zero consequences for their actions.

 

Anyone who's worth over 200 million baht here is above the law, the way it's always been, hopefully it's not the way it will always. 

 

Something has to change, eventually the youth will take over and at that point we might see a semblance of morality and ethics within government. One can only dream. 

They are all crooks   !     abit like Thailand ...

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Boss’ case is still in court today, and the AGO recently filed lawsuits against eight political or judicial figures who allegedly used their power to reduce Boss’ sentences.

Vorayuth has received no sentences that could be reduced, he hasn't even been to court yet, never mind been found guilty, never mind been sentenced! 

2 hours ago, transam said:

Any cash that may have changed hands should be collected and given to the widow...

There was no widow, he was single.

He can come back and spend three months in a hospital /s

1 hour ago, Artisi said:

But where is the request to Interpol to help in getting him back to face the charges - oh! I forgot they couldn't complete the paperwork as it is required to be submitted in English. 

Everybody knows that the outcome is as soon as the time elapses he’ll be back TIT

51 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

As I recall, he is wanted by Thailand but there never was a request to interpol to arrest him.

A job for Fidel & Che and the boys.

The red notice turned into a dusky pink one after the suitcase exchanges simple as that 🤔

I dont drink energy drinks but i tell this sad fing  story to everyone i see drinking a redbull.  

6 hours ago, transam said:

Any cash that may have changed hands should be collected and given to the widow...

As far as I am aware the sergeant wasn't married

If Thai authorities want to gain some credibility maybe put up $1 million reward for information leading up to the arrest of Red Bull Boss

Ex-officials and civilians face an array of serious criminal charges over Red Bull heir scandal
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Officials at the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) announced that eight named people are to face an array of criminal charges. This relates to a concerted attempt by a group of people to undermine the prosecution of Red Bull scion Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya (inset left). It followed the killing of 47-year-old Sergeant Major Wichian Klanprasert on 3rd September 2012 in a horrific accident in Bangkok.

Former and present officials as well as civilians face serious charges in the Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya scandal. Allegations of cover-up and corruption resurface after 7 years. Justice delayed, but not denied?

The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG), on Tuesday, announced that it was bringing charges against existing and former top officials linked to the Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya scandal. The charges being brought are of a serious nature which could see those convicted facing jail terms.

 

The decision comes seven years after the wealthy heir fled Thailand. Certainly, three and a half years after a damning report citing corruption and malfeasance at the highest level was lodged with the Prime Minister’s Office. Nevertheless, the man at the centre of the scandal remains at large and is thought to be either in France or Austria.

 

On Tuesday, the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) made a significant announcement regarding the case involving Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya.

 

The notorious affair is linked with the heir to the Red Bull empire. 

 

Full story: Thai Examiner.com 2024-02-28

 

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Former police chief among eight to be indicted over Red Bull heir’s hit-and-run case

 

 

The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has agreed to indict former police chief, Pol Gen Somyot Poompanmuang, former deputy attorney-general, Nate Naksuk, and six other individuals with malfeasance in office for allegedly helping Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya to evade prosecution following a fatal hit-and-run incident in 2012.

 

The six other individuals are Pol Maj-Gen Thawatchai Mekprasetsook, a former divisional commander, Pol Col Veeradol Thaptimdee, a former enquiry officer at Thonglor police station, public prosecutor Chainarong Sangthongaram,Deputy Professor Dr. Saiprasit Kerdniyom, Thanit Buakhiewand Chuchai Lertpongadisorn.

 

OAG spokesman Prayut Bejraguna said that they also decided to retain four other suspects as prosecution witnesses. They are Pol Col Vivat Sitthisoradej, Air Marshal Chakkrit Thanomkulavutr, Pol Lt-Col Pannaphon Namuang and Air Marshal Surachate Thongsaluay.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2024-02-28

 

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Boss boy, must be on the home stretch now.

Statute of limitations must be close now. 

How long has he got to go, 2-3 years ?

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Boss dragged the victim’s body along Sukhumvit Road for about 200 metres

This is a very sick person. 

 

Edited February 27, 20242 yr by SAFETY FIRST

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This year marks the 12th anniversary since the Red Bull heir, Boss, successfully evaded arrest and punishment for the fatal hit-and-run incident that took place on September 3, 2012.

 

On the day of the incident, Boss crashed his Ferrari into Police Senior Sergeant Major Vichian Klanpraset, an officer at Thonglor Police Station.

 

Boss dragged the victim’s body along Sukhumvit Road for about 200 metres, causing the victim’s death. Boss fled the scene and left Thailand in his private jet in 2017 before an arrest warrant could be issued.

5 years to issue an arrest warrant?

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Nevertheless, the man at the centre of the scandal remains at large and is thought to be either in France or Austria.

Not hard to find him, just follow the Formula One schedule.

And they should be. The staggering level of corruption in the RTP is legendary. Wealthy people rarely ever get prosecuted for anything. And if they do, the courts are weak and feeble and also corrupt. 

 

Just one of the reasons why Thailand is not taken seriously in the international stage. 

 

Lock up Big Joke and his ilk. It is likely few of the higher ups are honest. 

1 hour ago, quake said:

Boss boy, must be on the home stretch now.

Statute of limitations must be close now. 

How long has he got to go, 2-3 years ?

September 2027 the statute of limitations for the last offence expires.

Just now, tubber said:

September 2027 the statute of limitations for the last offence expires.

Yes, anyone who had their money on Thaksin won that bet!

The Thai justice system is a laughing stock and brings shame on the country.

Will any of them go to jail?

Will their friends and associate look now down on them and avoid them? Or was it all just business as usual and nobody cares?

 

We can't expect that corruption changes as long as corruption is accepted as it is in Thailand.

It seems many Thai people see corrupt people like smart people who get rich. They would love to be just like that.