Fresh charge against Jenphop as model student victims laid to rest

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Fresh Charge Against Jenphop as Model Student Victims Laid to Rest
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Krissana ‘Tong’ Thaworn, at left, and Thantapat ‘Benz’ Horsaengchai in a promotional image for their university’s program on Buddhist peace studies. Image: MCU website

BANGKOK — One was on his way to a final step to obtaining his master’s degree; the other to apply for a dream trip to India.

Both graduate students were on their way to their university and lives beyond when their future slammed shut in a few horrifying moments last week when Jenphop Veeraporn slammed his Mercedes-Benz into their car on a highway in Ayutthaya province, leaving both to die in a flaming wreck.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1458557270&typecate=06&section=


-- Khaosod English 2016-03-22

[ratcatcher]

How tragically ironic that the young lady murdered by the Mercedes Benz driver Jenphob had the nickname of "Benz"?

[BSJ]

What a waste of life. The Mercedes Benz driver Jenphob needs to do some hard time for this tragedy.

[docshock13]

Hopefully the public will keep this story alive until justice is served. What an utter waste of life.

[robblok]

Great that they added DUI to the charge, i said in an other topic to Twais that I thought it would be unlikely given the power that rich family had. I am happy I have to eat my words and see that its added to the charge. Twais you were right and I was wrong and I am more than happy about it. Lets see how the court case goes and hope they keep the pressure on.

[jamesbrock]

What a terribly sad waste of two promising young lives.

Again, it's great that the ongoing pressure from social media users have led to the dismissal of the original investigation team, and the new DUI charges. Let's hope that pressure continues and this entitled scum gets to see some real justice.

[robblok]

What a terribly sad waste of two promising young lives.

Again, it's great that the ongoing pressure from social media users have led to the dismissal of the original investigation team, and the new DUI charges. Let's hope that pressure continues and this entitled scum gets to see some real justice.

Indeed lets hope so, I wish there were some more investigative journalists. I hear there are a lot in the UK/USA (can't say that there are too many in the Netherlands but I could be wrong). Point is here it often all blows away and no updates on cases like this are given. Rich people bribing prison officials not to go to jail ect.

I hope they do confiscate this guys passport, that he wont do a red bull.

[Balance]

Great that they added DUI to the charge, i said in an other topic to Twais that I thought it would be unlikely given the power that rich family had. I am happy I have to eat my words and see that its added to the charge. Twais you were right and I was wrong and I am more than happy about it. Lets see how the court case goes and hope they keep the pressure on.

Let's see if he uses being drunk as an excuse. Is this scum-bag is jail now?

[tx22cb]

"Obstruction of justice was ... dropped because investigators could not agree on whether the charge covered Jenphop’s refusal to take a sobriety test ... "

I rather suspect that the Obstruction charge was dropped because Jenphop did not obstruct anything - the bent cops never asked Jenphop for a blood test, but were in fact expediting his transfer out of the province back to Bangkok.

[likewise]

No intention to rain on anybody's parade here, but as history has shown; nobody is going to prison ! Also read my reply about the crackdown on cops from last week......

Don't forget they are masters of creating mirrors of smoke.

[Cpkt8]

Bigger and louder public outcry + media is needed to give pressure to the authorities to bring justice to these murderers! All these hiso a$$holes think money and power can get them off hook.

All lives are precious- regardless rich or poor.

[Artisi]

Great that they added DUI to the charge, i said in an other topic to Twais that I thought it would be unlikely given the power that rich family had. I am happy I have to eat my words and see that its added to the charge. Twais you were right and I was wrong and I am more than happy about it. Lets see how the court case goes and hope they keep the pressure on.

Let's see if he uses being drunk as an excuse. Is this scum-bag is jail now?

How can you use DUI as an excuse for killing someone, seeing as it the cause?

[Balance]

Great that they added DUI to the charge, i said in an other topic to Twais that I thought it would be unlikely given the power that rich family had. I am happy I have to eat my words and see that its added to the charge. Twais you were right and I was wrong and I am more than happy about it. Lets see how the court case goes and hope they keep the pressure on.

Let's see if he uses being drunk as an excuse. Is this scum-bag is jail now?

How can you use DUI as an excuse for killing someone, seeing as it the cause?

In the same way that rape is justified by, " She wear a short skirt and I just could not help myself." It is part of the ubiquitous use of anything that avoids or transfers responsibility. The end of your sentence, "seeing as it (is) the cause" makes the point; being drunk becomes something separate from the person who had too much to drink. Make no mistake, this goes on in other countries as well, but thanks to a citizen organization, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and it's 15 year political work, I do not think there is one state in the U.S. that allows being drunk, and therefore not in control, to be used as a defense. What this scum-bag did would yield 10-15 years locked up.

Just one more item on the list that needs fixing before Thailand can be a "developed" country.

[razer]

All the Thais I know think this case will go the way of the rich girl who killed 9 people in a van and got community service.

She did not do the community service and police haven't a clue what to do next.

[legend49]

The only real justice as the rich man will weasel out of this. Is the impact the public can have on this persons business. If everyone black bans his company and doesnt buy cars from him. Rich with no income hurts more than a fine.

[ratcatcher]

All the Thais I know think this case will go the way of the rich girl who killed 9 people in a van and got community service.

She did not do the community service and police haven't a clue what to do next.

It surely is now out of the hands of the police, and the "justice system" is responsible for the present laughable situation where the young woman is dictating the terms of her so-called community service etc.

[MZurf]

What a terribly sad waste of two promising young lives.

Again, it's great that the ongoing pressure from social media users have led to the dismissal of the original investigation team, and the new DUI charges. Let's hope that pressure continues and this entitled scum gets to see some real justice.

Indeed lets hope so, I wish there were some more investigative journalists. I hear there are a lot in the UK/USA (can't say that there are too many in the Netherlands but I could be wrong). Point is here it often all blows away and no updates on cases like this are given. Rich people bribing prison officials not to go to jail ect.

I hope they do confiscate this guys passport, that he wont do a red bull.

".. I wish there were some more investigative journalists. "

With ridiculous Thai defamation laws designed to protect the elite and the same people killing with impunity how could there be?

[Coota]

My Thai wife tells me that the offending driver is gay. She found this out from watching the news. He also scares the hell out of the security personel manning the gate at the village where he lives, if the gate not up quick enough he just drives through it.

[stephenterry]

This is now a high profile case with the pictures of the young students representing excellent Thai behaviour. I would like to hope the victims families will be satisfied when the scumbag goes to jail -and without bail. If not, I hope there will be a public outcry, as this case will not be buried like so many others before.

[robblok]

What a terribly sad waste of two promising young lives.

Again, it's great that the ongoing pressure from social media users have led to the dismissal of the original investigation team, and the new DUI charges. Let's hope that pressure continues and this entitled scum gets to see some real justice.

Indeed lets hope so, I wish there were some more investigative journalists. I hear there are a lot in the UK/USA (can't say that there are too many in the Netherlands but I could be wrong). Point is here it often all blows away and no updates on cases like this are given. Rich people bribing prison officials not to go to jail ect.

I hope they do confiscate this guys passport, that he wont do a red bull.

".. I wish there were some more investigative journalists. "

With ridiculous Thai defamation laws designed to protect the elite and the same people killing with impunity how could there be?

That is why i wish.. not something that is easy here if it was no need to wish for it. Those defamation laws are a big part of what is keeping investigative journalists away. Also the corruption, they can be paid of like anyone else or their news agency boycotted.

[robblok]

My Thai wife tells me that the offending driver is gay. She found this out from watching the news. He also scares the hell out of the security personel manning the gate at the village where he lives, if the gate not up quick enough he just drives through it.

How is the gay part relevant.. the other stuff is relevant what you post but the gay part... no idea why you would post that unless you think this is connected. Its like saying the guy loves to eat fish.. also no relevance.

[laolover88]

There are certainly a suggestions on Thai Social Media that he was racing a BMW and that is on video too! Be very "interesting" to see how this plays out.

[skildpadden]

This is not being cynical but if the tragic death of these two bright students could bring anything postive, it would be that there is at least a chance to get this hiso idiot behind bars before he goes out and kills again.

Let's face it - if it was an ordinary Somchai and his wife that got killed - no one would hardly notice. Or if it was a Lao citizen, the families would get 100.000 THB each and that would be the end of it (anybody remember the other hiso that clipped a Lao girl with his Porsche in half with her torso landing in the passenger seat - I believe they settled on 100K?).

[robblok]

My Thai wife tells me that the offending driver is gay. She found this out from watching the news. He also scares the hell out of the security personel manning the gate at the village where he lives, if the gate not up quick enough he just drives through it.

How is the gay part relevant.. the other stuff is relevant what you post but the gay part... no idea why you would post that unless you think this is connected. Its like saying the guy loves to eat fish.. also no relevance.

So sick of people like you jumping on anything a person posts, I've had it with this forum, it's happening all too often, everytime I read a new post there is someone who wants to have a go at them.

This is an information forum and some people may be interested in knowing that the guy is gay. I did not make judgement on his sexuality I merely passed on information that was available to Thais who watch the news. It must be relevant to some people as it was broadcast nationally on Thai TV.

I had a feeling some frustrated moron would jump on my case.

Happy to oblige you, does not change the fact that his sexuality is irrelevant, and if you think calling something irrelevant is jumping on your case you should grow a thicker skin.

[jamesbrock]

What a terribly sad waste of two promising young lives.

Again, it's great that the ongoing pressure from social media users have led to the dismissal of the original investigation team, and the new DUI charges. Let's hope that pressure continues and this entitled scum gets to see some real justice.

Indeed lets hope so, I wish there were some more investigative journalists. I hear there are a lot in the UK/USA (can't say that there are too many in the Netherlands but I could be wrong). Point is here it often all blows away and no updates on cases like this are given. Rich people bribing prison officials not to go to jail ect.

I hope they do confiscate this guys passport, that he wont do a red bull.

".. I wish there were some more investigative journalists. "

With ridiculous Thai defamation laws designed to protect the elite and the same people killing with impunity how could there be?

That is why i wish.. not something that is easy here if it was no need to wish for it. Those defamation laws are a big part of what is keeping investigative journalists away. Also the corruption, they can be paid of like anyone else or their news agency boycotted.

*Ahem*... http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904778-court-postpones-pre-trial-hearing-of-defamation-case-against-a-junior-citizen-journalist/

As if on cue!

[SOTIRIOS]

....to 'lay charges'....and to 'have them stick'.......are 2 very different things.....

[ratcatcher]

My Thai wife tells me that the offending driver is gay. She found this out from watching the news. He also scares the hell out of the security personel manning the gate at the village where he lives, if the gate not up quick enough he just drives through it.

"... if the gate not up quick enough he just drives through it."

That being the case, I should think his insurance claims are through the roof.

[kiwikeith]

Hopefully the public will keep this story alive until justice is served. What an utter waste of life.

The police have the opportunity to make an example to the public of this Jerk who thinks he is above the law and above everyone else.

I hope the public do maintain pressure,if the police send this jerk to prison for a long time it will do more good and set an example to other rich bratts and drunken drivers that your going to get nailed.

On the other hand as it pans out over time and appeals the public will forget and the mongrel will get off with a light sentance in ten years time.

That's as tragic as this horrible crime and the horrible pain he has inflicted on the familys of the victims.

[seajae]

if they do put this cretin in jail it will make them look stupid for not putting all the other hi-so's that killed people driving in jail as well. The fact that here if you have the right last name or are well connected/wealthy you get to avoid all the consequences of your actions is just too ingrained in the system, its only the poor/middle class that actually are held responsible in this country, very pathetic legal system.

[nuananddon]

IMO, it all depends on how much money this guy has and how high up are his connections. If he's highly connected don't look for any real justice only some eyewash and a dog and pony show. One the other hand what are the connections of the aggrieved families, that could play big in this.