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Discussion 1 : 06/09/2012 at 09:09 PM

We can only hope that this time since a police officer has been the victim of ridicules driving that at least some justice will be seen, meaning that the driver faces the consequences of his action according to the law and not according to a certain “culture”.

Discussion 2 : 06/09/2012 at 07:53 PM

The family said it would take full responsibility. Compensate the victim's family. Not interfere with the process. They said they would not use their influence (which is already there, actively used or not) Does not "cooperating" imply telling the truth? The kid lied, trying to blame the cop. The wealthy and powerful dodge taxes. They dodge social responsibility for their co-citizens. Who would believe they would not try to dodge accountability for wrong-doing?

Discussion 3 : 06/09/2012 at 01:42 PM

Now that the police stated that, from the results of the blood alcohol level test, the Red Bull heir was over the legal limit to drive a car, he should be put in jail. It's unbelievable that a person who killed another man in such a way and then ran away without giving any kind of assistance is still free to stroll around Bangkok. A common thai citizen for the same crime would have been already in jail since ages.

Discussion 4 : 06/09/2012 at 12:07 PM

Senator Samak Chaowapanant the lawyer of the family is an appointed senator. This means he is seen as one of the "good people" by Thai rich people standard and need to have very good connection to get appointed. Therefore we can expect that nothing is going to happen to that rich kid!

Discussion 5 : 06/09/2012 at 10:59 AM

My condolences to officers family .The last thing you would do if you hit a policeman on a motorbike is go home and drink some alcohol .

Discussion 6 : 06/09/2012 at 10:53 AM

According to the damage the car must have had well over 100km speed otherwise this small motorbike would never be able for such a damage. The underlying problem is this guy get a ferrari probably from his father, has never done any driving school, because he thinks he is so clever anyway and this is the result. It's as usual, no education, dont care and bang.

Discussion 7 : 06/09/2012 at 10:46 AM

Senator Samak Chaowapanant should be kicked out of the Senate for suggestion the way of events.

Discussion 8 : 06/09/2012 at 10:06 AM

The bit about drinking AFTER the accident sounds like it came straight out of the OJ Simpson guide to criminal defense lawyering. The whitewash has begun... On the other hand, it's good to know that the line about "cutting in front" of the Ferrari was disproved. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

Discussion 9 : 06/09/2012 at 09:59 AM

"Mr Vorayuth's lawyer said his client had not been drinking before the accident, but instead imbibed alcohol after he hit the policeman with his car." That's EXACTLY what my lawyer in Thailand advised me in case of an accident: flee the scene, because when you are arrested you can claim that, because of the shock you were in, you drank alcohol after the accident. Brilliant, yet completely incredible. 99 per cent of all lawyers give the other 1 percent a bad reputation. @khunbj, discussion 2: the maximum speed there is what? 60 km/h I guess. Ferraris tend to have very decent breaks. And accelerators.

Discussion 10 : 06/09/2012 at 09:49 AM

So if he was not affected by alcohol prior to the collision, then he was in complete control. You can't have it both ways Senator/lawyer. Complete control = total culpability. Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.00 Silly me, you own the monopoly board. from iPhone application.

Discussion 11 : 06/09/2012 at 09:41 AM

Claim: "The cop cut in front of me" Huh?? Not quite, according to today's article - the officer was simply rammed from the back. Claim: "no alcohol was involved" Huh?? Are we expected to believe that the suspect was stone cold sober all night, came home, still sober, surrendered and only then "had a drink"?? Deep sadness about the loss of a Police Officer, but it gets worse when the truth seems to be violenty distorted - justice MUST be served

Discussion 12 : 06/09/2012 at 09:34 AM

As far as I know, every Ferrari has excellent braking system designed to tame its extreme high performance. So, all I want to know is what is the the speed limit on that road, and how fast the Ferrari was traveling? If it was a slow-speed "fender bender," the policeman would have still been alive today. So, I can only suspect that the Ferrari was traveling at a high rate of speed when it fatally rammed into the backend of the policeman's motorcycle, sending him flying and hitting the Ferrari's front windshield. Lucky for the Red Bull's grandson, because if he was in the US, we are talking being sued big time and serious jail time, baby!

Discussion 13 : 06/09/2012 at 09:19 AM

Accedents happen and if that is what it was then why he drive away that then changes every think and its no longer just a accedent

Discussion 14 : 06/09/2012 at 09:05 AM

"Mr Vorayuth's lawyer said his client had not been drinking before the accident, but instead imbibed alcohol after he hit the policeman with his car." This is the normal reaction, right? You do something terribly wrong and right after you drink! "Senator Samak Chaowapanant, who is the lawyer of the Yoovidhya family" So he has the right connections I guess. I wonder if he is an elected or appointed senator!

Discussion 15 : 06/09/2012 at 08:56 AM

Disc 5 : No in Thailand this is the way to do, he is expected to show up at the funeral and apologize , had he not attended the funeral it would have been wrong....remember when you have an accident and the other party ends in hospital, then go visit them, that would be the polite Thai way.

Discussion 16 : 06/09/2012 at 08:31 AM

Please, since he died a horrible death while on-duty, isn't he entitled to the respect of being referred to as officer, instead of cop?

Discussion 17 : 06/09/2012 at 08:11 AM

"A forensic investigation has found that a Thong Lor police officer did not cut in front of the Ferrari of Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya with his motorcycle but was hit by the sports car from the rear." No kidding!! Then that explains why all the damage was at the front of the car.

Discussion 18 : 06/09/2012 at 07:00 AM

Lived 2 years in Thonglor, unless habits are changed then lots of Ferraris etc can be seen outside StarBucks at Tops in Thonglor during Sat/Sun.....to the story, beside from the nonsense about drinking after the accident due to sadness, then I praise myself lucky for not having accidentally killed any motorbike driver yet in my 20 year tenure in Thailand....the view from the driving seat at the road in front is almost like a video game with attacking aliens, motorbikes, cars etc swinging in just in front of you, passing dangerously close or suddenly approaching you head on in the wrong side of the road...scary sometimes...so as a driver you have to depend on yourself, drive at manageable speed and be prepared to stop quickly and don't forget to keep a cool head as complaining about other peoples driving can lead to you being hurt instead.....

Discussion 19 : 06/09/2012 at 04:53 AM

So how much is the policemans life worth...'sadness' will not bring a love one back. The idea of paying compensation when someone kills someone in Thailand without receiving jail time needs to be overhauled. What message does it send to affluent Thai children who assume they are above the law just because they're families are rich.