Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has admitted there was negligence in the handling of the 2012 hit-and-run case involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya.

He was speaking on Monday after he received a report into the handling of the investigation submitted by Vicha Mahakun, chairman of the committee looking into alleged misconduct set up by the prime minister.

"Negligence has been detected in many parts [of the past handling of the case]. With these facts in hand now, the government will form a new committee to work on the five points [identified by the Vicha-led committee]," said Prayut.

The prime minister blamed the problems identified on law enforcement by certain officials, saying it was not the entire justice system that failed in the handling of this case.

Despite admitting that this case should have been dealt with a long time ago, Prayut said he believed it was still possible to start all over again.


"The findings the PM will disclose tomorrow will clearly show who is at fault. The report contains everything and won't leave any unanswered question. Names, positions and organisations [of the wrongdoers] are all in it," said Mr Vicha.