Against the backdrop of growing frustrations in Thailand about a culture of impunity for the rich, police have opened an internal investigation after all charges were controversially dropped against Red Bull heir Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya last week.
Thai police opened an internal investigation Monday after charges were dropped against the billionaire Red Bull heir in a fatal hit-and-run case as outrage boiled over a perceived culture of impunity for the rich.
The 15-day probe will «find the facts and show transparency and justice to everyone to see whether if the case followed police procedures,» he added.
Police initially defended the decision, saying the attorney-general’s office had sent them a letter in June informing them they were dropping the charges.
She added that the premier «confirms he has never helped nor interfered in the justice process».
Government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat also announced that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha was “uneasy” about the decision to drop the charges.
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