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Only in LOS? or is this manipulation the norm in South East Asia?
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not unique , though the hypocrisy is more blatant in Thailand .Comment
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Red Bull heir on the run from Thai authorities not in Singapore: Police
Lydia Lam
Zaihan Mohamed Yusof
32 min ago
SINGAPORE - The Thai Red Bull heir on the run after a warrant was issued for him over a fatal hit-and-run in 2012 is not in Singapore, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) told The Straits Times on Thursday (May 4).
Reports previously said Vorayuth Yoovidhya had fled to Singapore on his private jet before the warrant was issued on April 28.
The Nation on Tuesday (May 2) cited Thai Immigration Police who said Vorayuth departed Thailand on April 25 for Singapore.
However, SPF on Thursday clarified that the 32-year-old billionaire is not in Singapore.
"The Singapore Police Force will provide the necessary assistance and support to the Thai authorities in accordance with our laws," said the police.
Vorayuth, known by his nickname "Boss", had allegedly killed a policeman with his Ferrari in Bangkok in 2012.
Authorities issued an arrest warrant for him last week after he failed to turn up for a meeting with prosecutors.
Several charges against Vorayuth have expired during the time between the crash and the arrest warrant, during which the heir reportedly continued his lavish, jet-setting lifestyle.
If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in jail for reckless driving that resulted in death.
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Seize the Assets.Comment
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Even if convicted he will appeal then be pardoned cause he is so repentant and never spend a day in jail. A good elite Thai kid who had a bad day!Comment
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indeed , and precedent is being set ......................Originally posted by sabang View PostComment
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So which country will harbour an heir to billions?Comment
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Which country wouldn't?Comment
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DJT's America wouldn't...Originally posted by sabang View Post
God, the panic within the Dems, MSM, and left must be horrifying...realizing that Joe is really the best they've got.Comment
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Most Western countries would not touch a cop killer I reckon. The plane maybe private but bet it is owned by a crap drinks company. Still if he is arrested and flown first class back to a luxury house arrest for the next 3 years it will be better than no consequences at allComment
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Time running out for Thai police hunting heir to Red Bull throne wanted for hit-and-run
June 9, 2017
Thai law enforcement say they are confident they'll catch Yoovidhya before the statute of limitations runs out.
This picture taken on September 3, 2012 shows suspect Worayuth Yoovidhya, the 27-year-old grandson of late Red Bull founder Chaleo Yoovidhaya, during the police investigation in Bangkok. Thai police have arrested the Ferrari-driving grandson of the co-creator of the Red Bull energy drink on suspicion of killing a policeman in a hit-and-run collision, officials said on September 3.
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Thai law enforcement officials say they don't know where the son of one of the country's wealthiest families has escaped, but they're confident they'll catch Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya before the statute of limitations runs out in a deadly hit-and-run case.
Prosecutors held a news conference Friday to assure the public they're going after the high profile fugitive whose grandfather co-founded the Red Bull energy drink brand. The case has prompted public fury over the appearance of corruption and impunity.
The attorney general's spokesman, Prayuth Bejraguna, said his agency cannot allow the case to have a negative impact on the country's judiciary system.
But Prayuth offered no specifics about how they will go about finding Vorayuth, and Amnat Chotchai, the head of the attorney general's foreign division, said "while we do not know his whereabouts, there are documents that we could prepare in advance." He was referring to papers filed by prosecutors in a criminal case.
Authorities delayed prosecuting Vorayuth after the 2012 hit-and-run that killed police Sgt. Maj. Wichean Glanprasert until earlier this year, when The Associated Press published an expose showing Yoovidhya had been enjoying his Bangkok-based family's jet-setting life for years, flying around the world on private Red Bull jets, staying at $1,000-a-night resorts and keeping a black Porsche Carrera at his family's luxury vacation home in London.
Since the report, authorities issued an arrest warrant, revoked his passport and promised to ask Interpol to issue a "Blue Notice" advising officials in 190 countries that Vorayuth is wanted. Police have yet to submit the request, and would not answer questions Friday.
Yoovidhya refused to comment earlier this year when AP asked him why he hadn't shown up for court dates in Thailand as required. He flew to Singapore just before an arrest warrant was issued, and has reportedly since left that country.
When asked if authorities in Singapore know where he went, Prayuth said Friday that making any details public could negatively impact their ongoing investigation.
The hit-and-run charges expire in September.
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Time for a GLOBAL BOYCOTT on Red Bull .The hit-and-run charges expire in September.
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Oh, as if. Meanwhile, in unrelated news, an insurance salesman got a 35 year sentence for unspecified Lese' majestie charges.The attorney general's spokesman, Prayuth Bejraguna, said his agency cannot allow the case to have a negative impact on the country's judiciary system.
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