Global InformationDeath of Wichian Klanprasert information
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Wichian Klanprasert, a Thai police officer, was allegedly killed by Vorayuth Yoovidhya, grandson of billionaire Red Bull co-founder Chaleo Yoovidhya, in a hit-and-run incident in Bangkok, Thailand, on 3 September 2012.
Vorayuth, then 27,[1] was charged with speeding, fleeing the scene of an accident, and reckless driving causing death, but has never been arrested. The statute of limitations on the speeding charge expired in September 2013, and on the fleeing the scene of an accident charge in September 2017. The statue of limitations for the reckless driving causing death charge will expire in 2027. All charges against him were dropped in July 2020.
The case is widely seen as an example of how the affluent in Thai society are able to escape the criminal justice system.[1][2][3][4]
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- ^ "Red Bull heir enjoys jet-set life 4 years after hit-and-run". Associated Press News. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ Hunter, Brad (30 March 2017). "Spoiled brat Red Bull heir wins new delay". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ Rithdee, Kong (1 April 2017). "'Boss' Strides Atop Pyramid of Justice". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 6 January 2018 – via Pressreader.