Crime Red Bull Heir at Centre as High-Profile Corruption Verdict Looms

[Liverpool Lou]

6 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

6 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

What about the evidence that you have for that assertion?

do you believe these guys are going to jail, and not getting any reward... ok, I see you just wanting t be argumentative

Odd how my opinions that differ from yours are "argumentative" and "damn pedantic", not opinions.  Guess that, by your same (irrational) definition, your comments must be just "argumentative and damn pedantic", also, then?

[Free the 115]

On 4/23/2025 at 9:39 AM, Aussie999 said:

Thai RTP raise a Red Notice from Interpol, who post the notice to member countries, these countries can then detain the wanted person.

I think I understand red notices, but my question was how could a red notice be issued if the RTP were not pursuing the case? 
I thought they had droppped proceedings or am I reading it wrongly?

[Aussie999]

16 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Odd how my opinions that differ from yours are "argumentative" and "damn pedantic", not opinions.  Guess that, by your same (irrational) definition, your comments must be just "argumentative and damn pedantic", also, then?

Ok... But at least mine ate factual and truthful, unlike your BS.

[Aussie999]

12 minutes ago, Free the 115 said:

I think I understand red notices, but my question was how could a red notice be issued if the RTP were not pursuing the case? 
I thought they had droppped proceedings or am I reading it wrongly?

Under public pressure, charges were reinstated a few, not many,  years back

[Free the 115]

On 4/25/2025 at 11:31 AM, Aussie999 said:

Under public pressure, charges were reinstated a few, not many,  years back

Cheers for that

[whiteman]

More brown paper bags to change hand again

[Lancelot01]

On 4/22/2025 at 11:08 AM, snoop1130 said:

Red Bull Heir Case: Sentences for Ex-Officials in Corruption Row

 

Photo courtesy of Fox News

 

In a significant development in the decade-long saga of the 2012 fatal hit-and-run case involving Red Bull heir Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, a former deputy attorney general has been sentenced to three years in prison, while a former senior public prosecutor received a two-year sentence. These convictions are linked to their involvement in tampering with evidence in a case that has captivated public attention and raised serious concerns about judicial transparency in Thailand.

 

The case dates back to the early hours of September 3, 2012, when Vorayuth, driving his luxury Porsche at high speed, collided with Police Sergeant Wichian Klanprasert’s motorcycle, resulting in the latter's death. The incident quickly sparked widespread outrage and suspicion of foul play owing to the power and influence of the Yoovidhya family, founders of the Red Bull energy drink empire.

 

Today, high-profile figures involved in the case, including ex-national police chief Police General Somyot Pumpanmuang and Net Naksuk, confronted allegations at the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct in Bangkok. The crux of the prosecution's case was the manipulation of evidence, including altering witness statements and the speed of the vehicle at the time of impact, aimed at mitigating Vorayuth's responsibility and potential sentence.

 

Among the accused were notable law enforcement and legal figures such as Police Major General Thawatchai Mekprasertsuk, Police Colonel Wiradol Thapthimdee, and Associate Professor Dr Saiprasit Kerdniyom. They faced accusations of aiding Vorayuth by changing crucial evidence – a move seen by many as an abuse of power designed to protect the wealthy heir from facing severe legal consequences.

 

 

 

 

Despite the severity of the allegations, the court proceeded to dismiss multiple charges, opting instead to impose selective penalties. Net Naksuk, then serving as deputy attorney general during the investigation, was sentenced to a three-year prison term for his involvement. Meanwhile, Chainarong Saengthong-aram, a former senior public prosecutor, received a two-year sentence. Both sentences were emblematic of a broader effort to address perceived corruption and misconduct within the Thai legal system.

 

Public reaction to the verdict was mixed; some saw it as a necessary step towards cracking the facade of untouchability within powerful elite circles, while others critiqued the verdict as insufficient. The responses reflect a palpable tension in Thailand, wherein the public's trust in the judiciary is frequently challenged by high-profile cases involving influential families and individuals.

 

This case is emblematic of the ongoing struggle in Thailand to combat corruption and ensure justice is served, irrespective of status or wealth. As the legal system grapples with the implications of such high-stakes cases, the sentences handed down today mark a pivotal moment in the continued fight for judicial integrity and accountability. These developments have reignited debates around legal reform and underscore the complexities of delivering justice in scenarios entangled with power and privilege.

 

Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger

 

-- 2025-04-22

 

 

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