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PM asked to temporarily remove police involved in helping Red Bull heir from active service

14 Sept 02:12 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Institute for Judicial Reform urged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to suspend all police officers and a prosecutor involved in helping Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya evade prosecution for a fatal hit-and-run.
The institute highlighted an audio clip where a prosecutor allegedly pressured a forensics expert to alter the estimated speed of Vorayuth's car, aiming to avoid a reckless driving charge.
These calls stem from a probe panel's findings of fault against the implicated officers, with the institute emphasizing that suspensions would restore public confidence in the Prime Minister's anti-corruption efforts within the justice system.
The institute also recommended forming a disciplinary panel to take action against all collaborators—including police, prosecutors, and others—and urged the PM to expedite DSI investigations into the audio clip to secure arrest warrants.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.