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OAG confirms indictment of Red Bull scion based on new evidence
OAG confirms indictment of Red Bull scion based on new evidence
BANGKOK: The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) confirmed today (July 27) the ongoing indictment of Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, scion of the Red Bull empire, for his controversial hit-and-run case based on new evidence.
On the run: Vorayuth. Photo: NNT
The confirmation was made today by deputy spokesman for the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) Prayut Phetkun due to an increase in the number of inquiries referring to a recent news article shared online with the caption “deputy spokesman for the Royal Thai Police has announced that the public prosecutor has an opinion not to prosecute Mr. Vorayuth Yoovidhya, or Boss for his hit-and-run case”.
NACC probe welcome
published : 8 Jul 2021 at 04:00
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It s welcome news that the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has finally launched a probe into the mishandling of the infamous hit and run case involving Vorayuth Yoovidhya, scion of the Red Bull empire, which allowed the megarich culprit off the hook.
Some 15 senior police, prosecutors and investigators were involved. The anti-graft body would do a great service to the justice system and country at large with a swift investigation. It should also make sure to avoid all the mistakes by other agencies that performed at snail s pace over the past nine years.
Initially, all nine members of the NACC were to sit in the newly-formed panel to carry out the probe.
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Justice reform can t wait
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Editorial Bangkok Post editorial column
published : 19 Apr 2021 at 04:30
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted many activities, but it shouldn t disturb the justice process.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is in the middle of dealing with a new wave of coronavirus infections amid a shortage of vaccines. Nevertheless, he shouldn t forget to follow up on his instructions regarding the Red Bull scion s hit-and-run case, which has shaken the country s legal and judicial systems.
Gen Prayut was praised after he ordered an inquiry into the prosecution s decision to drop the last charge of reckless driving against Vorayuth Yoovidhya, following public outrage in July last year.