Thai prosecutors postpone appearance for Red Bull heir
BANGKOK — An heir to the Red Bull fortune has won another delay in facing charges after an alleged hit and run that killed a police officer almost five years ago.
Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, second left, whose grandfather co-founded energy drink company Red Bull, walks with his mother Daranee, second right, at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. Vorayuth is accused of killing a Thai police officer in a hit-and-run in 2012, yet he still has not appeared to face charges. Photo: XPB Images via AP
BANGKOK — An heir to the Red Bull fortune has won another delay in facing charges after an alleged hit and run that killed a police officer almost five years ago.
In past orders to report, Mr Vorayuth ``Boss’’ Yoovidhya has been a no-show, complaining through his attorney of unfair treatment, or claiming to be ill and out of the country.
This week an Associated Press report that he’s been living lavishly, traveling to Formula One races, snowboarding in Japan and cruising in Venice, has sparked additional pressure.
On Thursday (March 30), Mr Prayuth Petchkun, the deputy spokesman for the attorney general’s office, said Mr Vorayuth’s lawyer asked to move Thursday’s scheduled meeting with prosecutors to April 27. He said the defendant has something to attend to in England.
Prosecutors approved the date change. AP
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