Red Bull founder's grandson arrested for fatal hit-and-run

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Red Bull founder's grandson arrested for fatal hit-and-run

Published: 3 Sep 2012 at 12.16
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The son of Chalerm Yoovidhya, of Red Bull fame and owner of Siam Winery, was on Monday morning arrested on a hit-and-run charge, and a Thong Lor police superintendent was transferred to an inactive post for allegedly arresting am innocent driver.

Police said Vorayuth Yoovidhya, known as Boss, had confessed to the charge. Boss is the third son of Mr Chalerm, son of the deceased Red Bull energy drink tycoon Chaleo Yoovidhya.

Boss, aged 27, told investigators that he was driving a black Ferrari and ran into a motorcycle about 5.30am on Monday on Sukhumvit Soi 47, according to police.

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austen_cg
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Discussion 10 : 03 Sep 2012 at 17.4810
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Not that he'll serve a day, but 10 years for a heinous act of manslaughter vs. 20 for allegedly sending some SMS messages? Even with the stronger baht, life is still cheap in Thailand.
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Discussion 9 : 03 Sep 2012 at 17.369
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Inactive post equals paid holiday funded by taxpayers .
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Discussion 8 : 03 Sep 2012 at 17.328
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Chalerm can recommend a good lawyer for him.
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Discussion 7 : 03 Sep 2012 at 17.037
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Spiceman D6, yeah, what about the fine print? The fact that only people with a degree can become politically active in this country, like founding a new party or become a member of parliament, is not very democratic to begin with. It leaves out maybe 70 percent of the entire population.It's like a privileged few are playing a game called "democracy", although it's more like "Monopoly".
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Discussion 6 : 03 Sep 2012 at 15.446
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This is the reason why Democracy doesn't work in Thailand, if justice (and votes) can be easily bought by rich folks. What happens to the foundation of Democracy, the Equal Protection of the Law for All, regardless of how rich or poor or somebody or nobody?
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Discussion 5 : 03 Sep 2012 at 14.355
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If that "Pra-Wa" girl, the underaged driver driving without a driver license, killing 9 innocent people, and beating jail by a long shot, this grandson of the Red Bull Founder has absolutely nothing to worry about. Just get lots of money ready to pay off the family of this unlucky policeman who was simply at the wrong place at the wrong time, and everything will be taken care of. But if you are a poor grandson of nobody, you are absolutely out of luck! In Thailand, money talks, folks!
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Discussion 4 : 03 Sep 2012 at 14.174
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Let me guess. A suspended two-year prison sentence ?
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Discussion 3 : 03 Sep 2012 at 14.063
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Vorayuth Yoovidhya, known as Boss, is obligated to re-pay society for his inexcusable actions.

Perhaps Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm can make a few phone calls and get the Boss a job as a driving instructor for the police department.
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Discussion 2 : 03 Sep 2012 at 13.522
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what is the point of having a law when the law is not implemented a few million will pass hand and forgiveness will be accepted,was this coward who fled the accident was even breathalized ?
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Discussion 1 : 03 Sep 2012 at 13.411
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How many police have been transferred to inactive posts?

It would seem that there are many and still on full pay...amazing Thailand
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