webfact Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Driver in fatal van crash gets bailThe NationBANGKOK: -- THE driver of a public transport van, involved in a crash on Monday that killed four passengers and injured 10 others, was released on bail after placing a Bt200,000 bond, a police source revealed yesterday.The Bangkok-Ao Udom van crashed into a roadside concrete fence on the Buraphavithi Expressway in Bangkok's Phra Khanong district on Monday night. One male - Natthapol Piasonthia, 50 - and three female passengers - Pattama Butipankha, 24, Suwapat Arunwong na Ayuthaya, 31, and an unnamed woman - were killed.Van driver Lekpetch Prasert, 48, who was slightly injured, waited for police at the scene. He reportedly admitted to not knowing the route, as he normally used the motorway - and was driving fast - at about 120km an hour. Lekphetch was charged with reckless driving causing deaths, injuries and property damage.Police are now waiting for testimony by 10 injured victims, and to review CCTV footage and forensic test results.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Driver-in-fatal-van-crash-gets-bail-30272228.html-- The Nation 2015-11-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritzzz25 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 is he on his way to Singapore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 is he on his way to Singapore? Nahh.. Cambodia more like it, and never to be heard of again, Singapore too expensive for a fugitive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fookhaht Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Murder 4 people and get bail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxe1200 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Murder 4 people and get bail. But you cannot get bail when you are Burmese, even when you are innocent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 "I didn't know the road, that's why I drove fast. Now that I know the road, I will drive faster...Can I get bail now?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncat1 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Only in Thailand can a killer be freed on bail. Even when a killer is convicted and sentenced ( sometimes for murder ) they can be freed pending an appeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 One would always get bail for Bt500 offences... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Just <deleted> unbelievable. LOS the Land Of Sickening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 is he on his way to Singapore? Not by minivan to the airport - he thinks they're too risky, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Only in Thailand can a killer be freed on bail. Even when a killer is convicted and sentenced ( sometimes for murder ) they can be freed pending an appeal And why not??? It was good enough for a few police convicted of murder to get bail Mind you these same police are still missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 If it is his first time and there is no alcohol or drugs in his system (he did wait for police) and he takes responsibility for the accident (sounds like he is) he will get a fine below 2000 baht and a suspended two year sentence. At least that is the standard sentence from the dozens of articles of similar cases that I have read. So I would be very surprised if it was anything much different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelman868 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Only in Thailand can a killer be freed on bail. Even when a killer is convicted and sentenced ( sometimes for murder ) they can be freed pending an appeal Not true, UK courts are stupid too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc46 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Why can a piece of shit get Bail for all those murders? He should be in jail on a chain like a wild dog,Now he can go and flee the country and do same somewhere else,What is this countries law coming to ,,,,Sweet <deleted> All,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springheeled jack Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 people involved in the death of others should not be allowed bail he has admitted his guilt he should be placed in jail until his court appearance excuses don't bring lives back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 people involved in the death of others should not be allowed bail he has admitted his guilt he should be placed in jail until his court appearance excuses don't bring lives back. It would not surprise me one bit to learn that a member of one of the deceased passengers' families is planning on a few quiet words in this man's ear. I know I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 people involved in the death of others should not be allowed bail he has admitted his guilt he should be placed in jail until his court appearance excuses don't bring lives back. It would not surprise me one bit to learn that a member of one of the deceased passengers' families is planning on a few quiet words in this man's ear. I know I would. don't know about a quiet word in the man's ear, a very loud sharp "bang" adjacent to the ear would be more beneficial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandadavid Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 And got bail only in Thailand If it was a white man and he was not speeding and was not his fault... He would be paying and jail Are PRAYUT your worried about gateways please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiwill60 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Well at least he did stay at the scene, maybe due to the fact that he had slight injuries, wonder what they were? A broken leg, ankle or hip ??? Other wise he may have been long away from the scene. But Bail for this and other such crimes and even more hideous intentional ones are freckking ludicrous in Thailand, and I 'll wager he got to keep his passport, if he has one. if not he will be down to the PP office very soon now his bail has been given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Loosely translated from Thai to English, gets bail means, buying his way out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundee48 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 If he admitted driving at 120kph you can be pretty sure the actual speed was probably nearer 150/160kph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome2 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I think it is fair.. if he had driven drunk stoned with yabaa and abducting a chineese tourist girl for 6 hours he could have asked to be freed for first offence like the guy last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fookhaht Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) (Source: ThaiPBS, today) Let's see, for the perpetrator/driver/murderer, one life is worth about $45-$50 USD. No worries, he'll be able to recoup his expenses in less than a month after his 30-day suspension. No heavy penalties = no motivation to change behavior. Buggers belief. Edited November 5, 2015 by Fookhaht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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