Fugitive Vorayuth left Thailand for Singapore on April 25, police say

[Artisi]

A complete farce, nothing more nothing less. 

[hathairat2711]

Jonathan Head‏ @pakhead  54m54 minutes ago

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It seems the Red Bull heir is in Singapore. Extradition, Thailand? It has been done before.

 

http://m.todayonline.com/world/fugitive-red-bull-heir-flew-singapore-court-date

 

Taken from the above report:

 

And airport authorities in Singapore confirmed on Tuesday (May 2) his private plane is still there.

 

Thailand’s foreign minister said he hasn’t revoked Vorayuth’s passport, which means he still could travel elsewhere internationally.

[JAG]

4 hours ago, scorecard said:

Could well be true however I suspect Singapore might well have the means to quickly identify the man at the booth on a xxx passport is actually the same guy wanted on an arrest warrant for the vehicle man slaughter of a cop in Thailand, and with a flag from interpol (?), and they might well refuse entry and perhaps even detain him.

 

Singapore doesn't mess around with situations like this, they act.  

Singapore was probably only a transit point, and if so it looks like he passed through before the arrest warrant was actually issued (how convenient).  

They may know where he went though.

[IamNoone88]

This is all a game, played out for the public.

[connda]

Once given a 'heads up' that it's time to take a prolonged trip, it's now just a matter of staying on a business tour until the statutes of limitation runs it's course - then it's "Welcome Home" with open arms and a shrug by the powers-to-be.  TIT for the rich, wealthy, and connected.  

[Wiggy]

15 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

Well that's opinion, someone in the family tried to get a servant to claim responsibility for the crash.

 

Someone in the family, maybe several people in the family engaged in quick discussions  with a senior cop to buy his way out of the whole scenarios just after the accident, and that senior cop was quickly dismissed from the force. 

 

The family has readily ignored many many requests for him to report to investigators.

 

The family have readily joined him in gallivanting around the world, attending  major racing events etc. 

 

Have they broken a specific law? If they have I hope they get severe punishment.

 

I don't know if they have broken a specific law but they sure didn't display any morals or responsibility or concern. 

 

 

 

 

I think it's called, 'harbouring a fugitive,' or, 'aiding and abetting',  which is an offence in many countries (but obviously not if you're rich and from Thailand).

Edited May 3, 2017 by Wiggy

[Card]

"case stemmed from recklessness rather than a serious case with criminal intent"

 

And what about intention to avoid arrest, leaving the scene of an 'accident'? These are not negligence, they are criminal offences. This is just the police trying to excuse their actions they have promised a criminal in return for donations.

Edited May 3, 2017 by Card

[newatthis]

I don't know why news articles are written about this bloke and his actions. Anyone with an atom of sense knows that nothing is going to happen. It's all piss and wind.

Edited May 3, 2017 by newatthis
grammar mistake

[Mickmouse1]

No he did not slip out under their nose but he was escorted through the VIP lounge and FAST TRACK to the plane ?

[Emster23]

Was he give a police escort to the airport? "Glad to be of service. You tip well, right?"

[mtls2005]

Some aircraft (even private ones) can be tracked by tail number. But this can be requested to be hidden or scrubbed.

 

Pretty sure his is a Gulfstream G550, tail number OE-LCY. (Red Bull logo on winglets)

 

Shows as currently landed in Singapore (XPS)

 

Last flight tacking was April 23: NRT-HND-DMK, operated as AOJ85S (AeroJet "SwissJet") Assume it's a long-term lease with dedicated crew?

 

Couldn't find the tracking for DMK-XPS (Seletar, small airport in Singapore).

 

Photo from NRT on April 23, 2017

 

https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8262633

[ksamuiguy]

Thai's have been running away for a long time,  most are living comfortably in other countries.

Nothing new. Since the statute of Limitations has been revoked by article 44 they need to assure there is no warrant for them if they come back to Thailand.

But than again, easy with new countries passport, new altered name, just a bit. No Problem. And of course a lot of cash to assure  things go smoothly.

We are at fault also by our lax immigration policies and status seems to count for everything.  So we get the crooks and they start there game again in a new host country.

Just look at Scandinavian countries, they have completely lost control in many areas.

 

[CLW]

"He said Thong Lor police investigators did not ban him from travelling abroad as the case stemmed from recklessness rather than a serious case with criminal intent. Therefore, he said, the Immigration Bureau was not authorised to stop him."
So he was just been reckless when he mowed down a policeman,then fled.I don't think they are taking this seriously at all.
regards worgeordie

And very nice to see the attitude from the police as they don't seem to give a sh.... about a dead colleague

[transam]

I would of thought not showing up in court numerous times was enough to stop the guy leaving the country, after all that is taking the piss out of the judiciary isn't it...?..

[phetpeter]

When you travel by private jet, you don't need to fly into public airfields, plus once you are in Europe for instance you don't go through normally immigration when flying between EU countries. Perhaps the same for ASEAN countries? 

And you are right, like certain other people he will have many passports from many countries, meaning if the arrest warrant is for a Thai passport holder then it will not happen if he uses another passport, as the 'paperwork' will not match the warrant!

One immigration officer against the thugs employed to protect him would have a job arresting him, unless they know he is coming and they have a team waiting for him. Still lets wait and see when he is seen, so funny they don't know where he is! 

[kannot]

7 minutes ago, transam said:

I would of thought not showing up in court numerous times was enough to stop the guy leaving the country, after all that is taking the piss out of the judiciary isn't it...?..

i think the judiciary can do that very well all by themselves

[mtls2005]

2 minutes ago, phetpeter said:

When you travel by private jet, you don't need to fly into public airfields, plus once you are in Europe for instance you don't go through normally immigration when flying between EU countries. Perhaps the same for ASEAN countries? 

And you are right, like certain other people he will have many passports from many countries, meaning if the arrest warrant is for a Thai passport holder then it will not happen if he uses another passport, as the 'paperwork' will not match the warrant!

One immigration officer against the thugs employed to protect him would have a job arresting him, unless they know he is coming and they have a team waiting for him. Still lets wait and see when he is seen, so funny they don't know where he is! 

Almost none of this is accurate, other than being able to travel within the EU.

[wprime]

I don't get why is this guy running?

 

If he pays fair compensation to the victims' families, then faces trial he'll probably be convicted for death caused by negligence and fined the maximum fine of 20,000 baht. At worst (they may lean this way due to the media attention) they'll add a suspended sentence. Yes the compensation will be a hell of a lot but surely they're spending that much already paying the police, etc.

[Wiggy]

10 minutes ago, wprime said:

I don't get why is this guy running?

 

If he pays fair compensation to the victims' families, then faces trial he'll probably be convicted for death caused by negligence and fined the maximum fine of 20,000 baht. At worst (they may lean this way due to the media attention) they'll add a suspended sentence. Yes the compensation will be a hell of a lot but surely they're spending that much already paying the police, etc.

It's called 'face.' And he doesn't want to lose any. Nor does he see why he should as he thinks (knows?) he's above it all. In reality he's a chicken s*** though.

Edited May 3, 2017 by Wiggy

[Prbkk]

Very good Stephh cartoon in today's Nation; "Filthy Rich versus Thai Justice", with blindfolded Justice sitting on an old donkey being given the finger by Boss astride a rearing Ferrari horse.

[Retiredandhappyhere]

Yet another complete farce.    The arrest warrant took several years to be issued and....surprise, surprise, ......it was issued just after he had left the country (again).   What a coincidence!     The justice system in this country is enough to make anyone sick.  

[wavemanwww]

Heres a thought. Western governments,such as the USA, should classify him as an ISIS terorist.Send him to Guantanamo Bay detention camp

  As the pattern lately the ISIS  drive over innocent people, kill police and flee like this low life. This way it bypasses the hopeless/corrupt  Thai authority pretending to do something but do nothing.:-) I am just dreaming of course!

[mikeSilom]

"He explained that Vorayuth had left the country before the arrest warrant was issued."

 

Best laugh I had today. 

[natway09]

Very well done Thonglor Police. Starting to earn the monies in the brown envelope now.

They forgot to issue an arrest warrant for the murder of one of their own for 5 YEARS.

O dear talk about hypocrites .

If I had driven over a policeman & killed him do you think that Immigration would let me go to Singapore for a holiday

Mr Prime Minister,,, please stand up,

We are not all stupid 

 

[Lingba]

Immigration Bureau chief Pol Lt Gen Natthorn Phrosunthorn said his office could check people travelling in and out of the country and if Vorayuth re-entered Thailand the system would alert them. 

 

So what does this say about the Thai immigration bureau???

[dageurreotype]

17 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

Well that's opinion, someone in the family tried to get a servant to claim responsibility for the crash.

 

Someone in the family, maybe several people in the family engaged in quick discussions  with a senior cop to buy his way out of the whole scenarios just after the accident, and that senior cop was quickly dismissed from the force. 

 

The family has readily ignored many many requests for him to report to investigators.

 

The family have readily joined him in gallivanting around the world, attending  major racing events etc. 

 

Have they broken a specific law? If they have I hope they get severe punishment.

 

I don't know if they have broken a specific law but they sure didn't display any morals or responsibility or concern. 

 

 

 

 

Yes they have broken a specific Thai law. Aiding and Abetting - Somcop. However, being Thailand, this law is rarely enforced much alike the, haha, 'paying a bribe' one.

[speedtripler]

18 hours ago, marinediscoking said:

All they have to do is revoke his passport. The next country he tries to enter will refuse entry. Singapore might even boot him if they are informed of  revoked pp.

 

 

As rich as he is, he likely has purchased some  additional citizenship and passports.... 

 

[speedtripler]

42 minutes ago, Retiredandhappyhere said:

Yet another complete farce.    The arrest warrant took several years to be issued and....surprise, surprise, ......it was issued just after he had left the country (again).   What a coincidence!     The justice system in this country is enough to make anyone sick.  

And that warrant will probably expire within 2 more years as the "accident" would be then 7-8 years old and there is likely a time limitation for warrants to be charged

[pentap]

The accused did nothing wrong, legally, in terms of departing so soon after his arrival, but it's a coincidence he should have departed when he did!

Why didn't the authorities apprehend the accused when they had the chance?

He should man-up and face the music. People's lives are and have been effected by his actions during recent years.

Maybe he knows the writing is on the wall and is trying to afraid justice?

With his wealth, he may try to buy into safety, meaning, reside in a country that may not extradite him to Thailand?

The authorities are also to blame too. The accused should have been taken into custody years ago and not allowed to do as he pleased, like little Lord Fauntleroy!






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[mania]

Modern Day Bounty Hunting is still big business.

If Thailand wants him back just put a price on his head & he will be escorted home shortly