Thai Pol Lt-Gen Sanit told to look into energy drink heir's car accident case

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Pol Lt-Gen Sanit told to look into energy drink heir’s car accident case



BANGKOK: -- Acting metropolitan police commissioner Pol Lt-Gen Sanit Mahathavorn has been assigned by the national police chief to find out why the fatal road accident involving the heir of an energy drink tycoon was delayed.

The fatal accident took place on the Sukhumvit road on September 3, 2012 when a Ferrari driven by Mr Woravut Yuwitthaya, a heir of the Krating Daeng energy drink tycoon, rammed into a Thonglor traffic policeman, Wichien Klinprasert, killing him at the scene.

Woravut was charged with reckless driving causing death to the other people and speeding. However, the speeding charge was dropped because the statute of limitation of the charge has expired. And, so far, the case has not been proceeded to the public prosecution.

Pol Gen Chakthip Chaichinda insisted that police had treated all cases without any discrimination or favoritism.

As for Mr Woravut’s case, he maintained that the case was still proceeding. However, he said he had assigned Pol Lt-Gen Sanit to look at the case and to report to him afterward.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/156300


-- Thai PBS 2016-03-23

[jaywalker]

"Pol Gen Chakthip Chaichinda insisted that police had treated all cases without any discrimination or favoritism."

Awww.....BULLSH!T!

[EricBerg]

More brown envelopes requiered...

[Pattaya28]

Almost 4 years have passed.

Every few months this case gets gently stirred.

But the reality is nothing has happened, and probably nothing will happen.

We heard a few months back a senior Policeman claim this case would be dealt with swiftly.

Yep. Swiftly swept further under the carpet.

[Pattaya28]

""He's been told to look into the case""

But what does that actually mean ?? ""Look into the case""

[kotsak]

""He's been told to look into the case""

But what does that actually mean ?? ""Look into the case""

[ezzra]

All too well expected foregone outcome of similar cases, where the mega rich, connected and the affluent are

above the law an untouchable, the dead police family were probably have been amply compensated by now

and some decision making people will have a life time supply of energy drinks now.....

[noitom]

""He's been told to look into the case""

But what does that actually mean ?? ""Look into the case""

It's a Thai euphemism for "give appearances."

[kalbo123]

No speeding, and they already forgot the alcohol and the coke,

[noitom]

This Red Bull Ferrari cop killing hit and run as well as obstruction of justice by the local police commander attempting to get the staff to take the fall and obstructing justice. This case is the epitome of Thai cronyism, selectivity and elite privilege with impunity.

[BSJ]

Move on people, nothing to see here!

[bdenner]

Yep the last Officer in charge had milked it for all it was worth. Now this guys turn to have a bight of the cherry.

BTW, one charge down! How long is the 'statute of limitations' on killing a BiB then fleeing the scene? I'm sure they can get another few high ranking officers retirement benifit topped up during that time.

[craigt3365]

Has this man resigned yet?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2197528/Vorayuth-Yoovidhya-Red-Bull-heir-accused-killing-policeman-hit-run-accident-Ferrari.html

Comronwit Toopgrajank, Bangkok's most senior police official said he took charge of the investigation after a lower-ranking policeman initially tried to cover up the crime by turning in a bogus suspect - the family's driver who allegedly claimed he had been behind the wheel.

He told reporters: 'A policeman is dead. I can't let this stand. If I let this case get away, I'd rather quit.

'I don't care how powerful they are. If I can't get the actual man in this case, I will resign.'

More NATO from Thailand's government. No Action, Talk Only.

[tomyummer]

"Pol Gen Chakthip Chaichinda insisted that police had treated all cases without any discrimination or favoritism."

Awww.....BULLSH!T!

You mean..Red..Bullsh!t!

[JLCrab]

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[leeneeds]

Hare and the tortoise

except this tortoise has done a hamstring,

[petedk]

Four years and no progress.

Maybe the Thong Lor police should be sent on a training course in the south.

There the cops managed to find all the evidence they needed, trial and sentence two guys to death. All within a year.

[phitsanulokjohn]

Yes it will be looked into,and I'm sure all on here will be very confident of his findings,after all,Pol Gen Chakthip Chaichinda insisted that police had treated all cases without any discrimination or favoritism.

[Geoffggi]

As for Mr Woravut’s case, he maintained that the case was still proceeding. However, he said he had assigned Pol Lt-Gen Sanit to look at the case and to report to him afterward.

Roughly translated this means "Is there enough money in the case for us to keep this under the carpet", - by the way, where is Mr Woravut Yuwitthaya as I have not read anywhere that he has actually been in court to face the charges against him, the last I read he had fled to Singapore.

[crazykopite]

Tea money is getting low ! We need some fat brown envelopes !!!!!

[Crash999]

Police don't seem too concerned that the guy in question disappeared several years ago. If he fled to escape charges he should be treated the same way as Thaksin with asset seizure and the trial progressing in his absence.

After all, Thailand is cracking down on corruption... Isn't it?

[monty1412]

I tend to find my understanding of Thai English increases with news reports such as this. The unique use of vocabulary that we as westerners understand is indeed different here

Proceeding....much as westerners use this word to indicate movement or progress the Thai usage of this word is best illustrated by the toiletry habits of the three toed tree sloth in that it seeks the ground to do its ablutions and then with maddening slowness slowly proceeds to cliimb up the tree again.. next day the procedure is repeated.. whilst one could say that it is proceeded up the tree a 24 hour snapshot shows that despite this so called activity it is in fact back on the ground same position as it was before but their can be claim that despite no real change in position their has been some degree of "proceeding" at some stage

Look into .... for us its means examine, cast a discerning eye over it, delve into and immerse oneself.. alas here " look into" can be a cursory glance, a causal handling of the file unopened as its refiled in the bottom draw of the cabinet ..... perhaps even a shuffle of its position in the in-box......

I am yet to find out the Thai translation of the Spanish word "Mañana" which of course means in literal usage..put it off/ do it tomorrow.... I suspect however their is no direct Thai translation for a word that implies such urgency and required speed of action....

[spacebass]

It is just hilarious.

[Thian]

No speeding, and they already forgot the alcohol and the coke,

And if i remember correctly they also had a scapegoat within 5 minutes who claimed he drove the car,.

[sangfroid]

Thainess

[klauskunkel]

And, so far, the case has not been proceeded to the public prosecution.

because it was prosecuted privately

[IamNoone88]

When you read this rubbish, you realize that Thailand will simply never progress and will continue to limp along for future generations.

[Transporter]

So now if you run over and kill a dog it will cost you 20,000 baht but driving over and killing a policeman seems to be anything from free upwards

[wvavin]

Why the delay? The answer is because the yellow envelopes keep coming in.

[silent]

"Pol Gen Chakthip Chaichinda insisted that police had treated all cases without any discrimination or favoritism."

Awww.....BULLSH!T!

"Pol Gen Chakthip Chaichinda insisted that police had treated all cases without any discrimination or favoritism " he can remember