Ex-Official Arrested for Negligent Road Work, 38 Warrants

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: POLICE News Varieties

 

A former provincial administrative organisation president was apprehended in Bangkok for negligent road work in Chaiyaphum, resulting in multiple injuries. Identified as 54-year-old Yothin, he also faces 38 outstanding arrest warrants for cheque violations.

 

The operation, spearheaded by Police Major General Montree Teskan, commander of the Crime Suppression Division (CSD), was executed by Police Colonel Ekkasit Pansita and Police Lieutenant Colonel Piyaporn Reansut. Yothin was detained in Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San district, following a warrant issued by the Chaiyaphum Provincial Court on June 26, 2024, for causing harm through negligence.

 

Yothin transitioned to a construction business after his term ended, undertaking a road project in Ban Khwao district, Chaiyaphum province. He failed to supervise the work adequately and neglected to install warning signs, resulting in numerous accidents and injuries among road users. Despite the accidents, Yothin reportedly avoided taking responsibility and did not assist the injured, escalating to legal action and his eventual arrest.

 

During questioning, Yothin admitted to inadequate oversight of the construction work but insisted he did not mean to evade responsibility for compensating the injured parties. He claimed the delay in compensation was due to unresolved discussions about the amount and specifics of the damages.

 

A background check revealed Yothin had 38 outstanding arrest warrants related to cheque offences. He was subsequently handed over to Ban Khwao Police Station for further legal proceedings, as reported by KhaoSod.

 

This situation highlights the critical need for rigorous oversight in public construction projects to ensure safety standards are met. The apprehension of Yothin underscores a commitment to holding individuals accountable for negligence, particularly when public safety is at stake.

 

-- 2024-08-26

 

 

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[Gsxrnz]

If "causing harm through negligence" is a crime the BIB are now focusing on, let's hope they do it introspectively. 

[kcpattaya]

It shows the lack of police attention given to many cases without "benefits'...

[brianthainess]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

A background check revealed Yothin had 38 outstanding arrest warrants related to cheque offences.

So nothing was done by plod to find him before. Why ? no money for them ?

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

A background check revealed Yothin had 38 outstanding arrest warrants related to cheque offences. He was subsequently handed over to Ban Khwao Police Station for further legal proceedings, as reported by KhaoSod

Such an upstanding official.. 

[spidermike007]

Ever notice how 99% of the people who get arrested or charged here are ex officials? I never see current officials of the army, the administration, customs, immigration or the police charged with a crime. Perhaps one exception being the big joke, and we haven't actually seen him go to trial yet have we? 

[bkk6060]

Wow.  My observations are just about the entire country is negligent roadwork.   Very unsafe place to drive.

[CanadaSam]

It is my opinion that the mayor in Pattaya travels by hovercraft or helicopter, because if he traveled on a car in Pattaya, he would realize the urgent need to fix the weird holes spanning main roads, ups and downs similar to a roller coaster, and general lack of roads that offer a safe, relatively comfortable drive.

[Liverpool Lou]

5 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Perhaps one exception being the big joke, and we haven't actually seen him go to trial yet have we?

"We" haven't seen him charged with anything yet so hardly surprising that there's been no trial.

Edited August 26 by Liverpool Lou

[Liverpool Lou]

5 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I never see current officials of the army, the administration, customs, immigration or the police charged with a crime.

 You're missing out, you should keep a sharper eye on the news.