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

[worgeordie]

Oh !, I thought this was supposed to have been forgotten about by now,

an "Accident" is putting it mildly,is the perp still in Singapore,

anywhere else in the World this would have been an open and shut case....here.

regards Worgeordie

[paddyjoe41]

The Thai actress that killed the policeman whilst he sat in his car on duty did not take long to open and end,although the red bull was a hit and run and a try to avoid arrest by blaming one of the staff as being the driver.Should there not be another charge or 2 to go with the original hit and run.No mention of that at all.Also the amount of times he failed to attend court to answer to his offences,Nothing about that either.This case should be hounded every day by us all,although it may not be of use but they cannot turn a blind eye when the whole country is howling for blood.WE ALL KNOW THE BROWN ENVELOPE IS IN USE,BUT ARE WE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE STOPPING ALL THIS SORT OF THING IN THAILAND?I say keep up the pressure,whats good for the goose is same for the Gander.

[cgphuket]

Without social media, the charges would have been dropped already. The punk will probably run for PM in the future.

Edited March 23, 2016 by cgphuket

[soalbundy]

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

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

The case with the brown envelopes

[gandalf12]

"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."

Resignation accepted

[ExpatLife]

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

Awww.....BULLSH!T!

You mean..Red..Bullsh!t!

What a load of red-bull

[Yann55]

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.

I totally agree with you, but could we pleeeeeease stop using the word 'elite' as a synonym of 'rich' ? I know that it's done all the time here, I know about the 'elite' card and all that nonsense, but it shocks me every time I read it.

I'm aware of the fact that some dictionaries condone this mis-usage (Cambridge English dictionary : ''the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society') but etymologically it is plain wrong, and it confuses quality with quantity, which is absurd. The word comes from the old French eslite which referred to education, training, talent, and not money. Of course the richest class of society also tends to acquire more education and training, for obvious reasons, but it's less and less true nowadays anyway. Labelling the Red Bull brat 'elite' is as preposterous as calling Donald Trump a gentleman.

[oldsailor35]

Another top cop got left off the brown paper bag list !

[reggaebkk]

Its called Royal Thai Police, but they are so corrupt that somebody should ask them to remove the royal part, or that somebody should take matters in his own hands and clean up the rat nest I think.

[little mary sunshine]

Let's save lots of time and embarrass for the Thai

Government.....wealthy people paid bribes to the

Police and judges.....Now investigate the police

And the courts.......

[DavoTheGun]

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....

Very well said!!

[mr_lob]

I'm sure they will do their level best to bring him to justice, and when they are done with that, get back to the task of getting this nation the number 1 spot for road fatalities.

#boysinbrown

[Lupatria]

...insisted that police had treated all cases without any discrimination or favoritism.

A statement like this sounds like a desperate cry for an inactive post.

[jabis]

It's always good to reiterate on some old cases, because you never know when another clue might reach your desk.

[kiwikeith]

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

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

Look into the Case...Briefcase...with brown envolopes inside .

[WitawatWatawit]

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.

I totally agree with you, but could we pleeeeeease stop using the word 'elite' as a synonym of 'rich' ? I know that it's done all the time here, I know about the 'elite' card and all that nonsense, but it shocks me every time I read it.

I'm aware of the fact that some dictionaries condone this mis-usage (Cambridge English dictionary : ''the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society') but etymologically it is plain wrong, and it confuses quality with quantity, which is absurd. The word comes from the old French eslite which referred to education, training, talent, and not money. Of course the richest class of society also tends to acquire more education and training, for obvious reasons, but it's less and less true nowadays anyway. Labelling the Red Bull brat 'elite' is as preposterous as calling Donald Trump a gentleman.

The word has been corrupted. (Which is appropriate in Thailand ). But wealth and privilege are very much part of the contextual meaning. A sad aspect is that the word in Thailand is taking on a "grubby" connotation because of the antics of the rich and privileged like the Red Bull Little Emporer. When I see the word used for the likes of this creature, it makes me want to take a shower.

So, with that in mind, what would be the group noun for such "grubby" people? A sewer of elites? Please feel free to add your own.

[newnative]

The case has dragged on so long some of the charges can no longer be filed. 4 years to investigate? I'm sure the case is only being 'looked at' now because of all the publicity with the HISO girl not doing her extremely light community service and the Mercedes guy. If things ever change it will be due to the power of social media shining a light on injustices like this and causing so much outrage that the powers that be can't ignore it.

[Searat7]

They should have taken away his passport

[waldroj]

"... 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..."

Excuse me, but I don't think the accident was delayed! As for appropriate natural justice, well that's a different matter.

[slippery snake]

Who says money is not important ? They just need to read this story to see that it is...

Bet no poor person can put off a case until it becomes obsolete, like the speeding charge already has been.

Even got a poor person to say he was driving....... a Ferrari, what ?? he must of stole it, yeah right !!

Money is everything !!!

[HerbalEd]

I'm sure very big bribe money has already been paid to several higher ups, so there's no way this killer will ever be bought to justice.

[Khon Kaen Dave]

Four years? I understand the boy is in Singapore.Well i suppose if he wants to play,the family have to continue to pay.every four years is reasonable i suppose.

[PomRakBKK]

Isn't the family also the official importer of Ferrari's in Thailand? I am quite sure they are and a tons of other high end luxury 'items'.

Maybe I am wrong, just guessing..

Edited March 23, 2016 by PomRakBKK

[DaveinAsia]

[JAG]

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.....

If somebody tried to influence me with a lifetime supply of that vile sickly red syrup, well then I would strain every sinew to ensure that they were banged up "toute suite"!

[English 1]

Absolute rubbish.

The very rich are allowed to run off out of the country to escape justice....

Thaksin and the Spoilt Red Bull rich kid not forgetting Jakrapob .

Remember him....Thaksin's right hand 'man' .

Simple Question is Why are they allowed Bail and then allowed to leave?...........Ah the Answer $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[outsider]

You brown clowns are really doing a fantastic job making people laugh at your stupidity.

[JAG]

Absolute rubbish.

The very rich are allowed to run off out of the country to escape justice....

Thaksin and the Spoilt Red Bull rich kid not forgetting Jakrapob .

Remember him....Thaksin's right hand 'man' .

Simple Question is Why are they allowed Bail and then allowed to leave?...........Ah the Answer $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

7 hours and some 57 posts to get round to Thaksin!

Must do better!

[Stoker58]

The policeman who died committed suicide. Case closed.

[SOTIRIOS]

...pathetic....