Boss saga a critical test for justice system
Boss saga a critical test for justice systemA House panel summons a senior police officer and the attorney-general to testify over a decision to drop charges against Red Bull scion Vorayuth Yoovidhya at parliament on Wednesday. Another contentious issue has been the use of cocaine by Mr Vorayuth. Now, it's up to the Vicha panel to expose those involved in the attempted whitewashing of this rich man. The Vicha committee should summon members of the NLA panel and find out who is behind this shameful twist. It summoned eight authorities, including the former deputy attorney-general, police who inspected the Ferrari, and witnesses, before concluding that Mr Vorayuth was clean.
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July 31, 2020 19:52 UTC
Dentists reject 'Boss' cocaine story | Bangkok Post: learning
Vorayuth Yoovidhya is escorted to the Thong Lor police station in Bangkok for interrogation, hours after a crash that killed a police officer on Sept 3, 2012. (Photo: Kosol Nakachol)Dentists do not use cocaine as an anaesthetic on patients, the president of the Dental Council said on Friday, rejecting the excuse police used for not filing a drug charge against Red Bull heir Vorayuth 'Boss' Yoovidhya. Dentists no longer used cocaine because its anaesthetic effect was short-lived, and it has been linked to hypertension and impact on the hearts of patients, Mr Pojanart said. The Dental Council was ready to provide police with information, he said, adding that it wanted information on the dentist who treated Mr Vorayuth so that it could verify if cocaine was really administered. The victim was Pol Sgt Maj Wichian Klanprasert, 47, who was based at Thong Lor police station.
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July 31, 2020 16:41 UTC
'Deal with it,' Epstein told Maxwell in unsealed emails
'Deal with it,' Epstein told Maxwell in unsealed emailsGhislaine Maxwell -- shown here with the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein -- is being held at Brooklyn's high-security Metropolitan Detention CenterNEW YORK - A New York court has unsealed emails revealing that disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein tried to reassure accused sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell by telling her she had "done nothing wrong." Maxwell, the daughter of late newspaper baron Robert Maxwell, has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking minors for the multimillionaire Epstein, with whom she was intimately involved in the 1990s. The emails were among dozens of documents unsealed late Thursday relating to a now-settled defamation lawsuit filed by Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre against Maxwell in 2015. - 'Sex slave' -On January 21, 2015, Epstein sent Maxwell what appears to be a statement she should use to defend herself. In her deposition, Giuffre describes Epstein and Maxwell as "joined hip by hip."
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July 31, 2020 15:00 UTC
Honda sales fall but popularity tops table
(Photo by Honda Automobile (Thailand))The Japanese carmaker Honda saw its car sales fall 36% in the first half this year but four of its models continued to top the popularity table in their respective categories. The company said it accounted 41,326 of the 141,336 passenger cars sold in the country from January through June, securing a 29.2% market share. The sales decline reflected the heavy impact of Covid-19 on consumers’ wallets and the auto industry, which saw sales fall 38.7% from a year earlier to 325,773 units of all car types. However, the company said it was satisfied with its top ranking in sales of passenger cars for the second year. The Honda City remained the buyers’ favourite, gaining a 39.3% market share, while the Civic (56.7%) also topped its segment.
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July 31, 2020 13:25 UTC
Workers shocked, 800 laid-off by swimwear factory
Workers shocked, 800 laid-off by swimwear factoryWorkers arriving for the reopening of the Body Fashion (Thailand) factory in Muang district of Nakhon Sawan on Friday are shocked to see an announcement outside it with a list of more than 800 workers who have been laid-off. They turned up at the Body Fashion (Thailand) factory, a subsidiary of Triumph International, delighted to be going back to work after the factory earlier closed "temporarily" for three months. With it was a list of more than 800 workers who were laid off. An affiliate of Triumph International Co, Body Fashion (Thailand) Co produces swimwear, underwear and sportswear for brand names including Triumph. Anxious workers read through the list of names of laid-off workers.
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July 31, 2020 10:41 UTC
Friday: 6 more Covid returnee cases | Bangkok Post: learning
Students stage an anti-government demonstration in Thon Buri, Bangkok, on Thursday, as the country remained free of local Covid-19 infection but logged six new cases among returnees. (Photo: Arnun Chonmahatrakool)The government on Friday reported six new cases of coronavirus disease infection among returnees from Egypt and the Netherlands, lifting the total to 3,310. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, also warned that with increasing Covid-19 infection rates overseas, Thailand also could not expect to remain permanently free of new local infection. Infection rates were at 11% among returnees from Egypt and 1% from the Netherlands. Of the 3,310 total cases, 3,125 had recovered including 14 over the previous 24 hours, and 127 others were in hospitals.
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July 31, 2020 07:18 UTC
Paris ballet's 'little rats' stay focused as world spins
Paris ballet's 'little rats' stay focused as world spinsIt has been a tough year for the "little rats", as Paris Opera ballet students are affectionately knownPARIS - The world might feel like it is falling apart but that is no excuse for slacking at the Paris Opera Ballet School. With the coronavirus pandemic following a marathon strike at the Paris Opera, it has been a tough year for the "little rats", as the students are affectionately known. - 'Little rats' to big stars -"I quickly realised that we were at risk of sacrificing a generation," said the school's director Elisabeth Platel, guardian of the French style of classical dance. The "little rats" were able to restart classes in June after France's two-month lockdown, but 20 of the multinational group were unable to return -- blocked in homes from Canada to Australia by travel bans or quarantines. It's another lesson the former star wants to teach the next generation: the little rats are learning "just how fragile our profession is", she said.
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July 31, 2020 07:07 UTC
TEST YOURSELF: All that glitters | Bangkok Post: learning
Read the following story by Tatat Bunnag from the Bangkok Post. Violette recently released her first solo album, Glitter And Smoke. We recently spoke with the Thai-Belgian singer about the making of Glitter And Smoke. Why did you decide to call the album Glitter And Smoke? I also used Glitter And Smoke as the title of a short film I made when I studied in film school.
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July 31, 2020 06:00 UTC
'Cocaine in Boss for dentistry' | Bangkok Post: learning
Senior police officers meet the House committee on police affairs at the parliament in Bangkok on Thursday. The officers said a dentist confirmed he had administered medicines which had cocaineas a component for dental treatment. When Mr Vorayuth drank alcohol, it mixed with the medicines which caused some chemical substances in the body to be released, Mr Natchanon quoted the police as saying. The Royal Thai Police must provide an explanation to clear suspicion, Mr Natchanon said. The secretary-general of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) said on Thursday that the agency is ready to investigate the prosecutors who dropped all charges against Mr Vorayuth.
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July 31, 2020 02:15 UTC
Tough BoT job for Sethaput
Mr Sethaput, 55, is one of the two finalists who won the cabinet's endorsement on Wednesday. This is not the first time Mr Sethaput has had to deal with an economic crisis. Nonetheless, Mr Sethaput will have to maintain his principles and act in the interests of the public. Becoming the BoT governor in such times is a tough job and Mr Sethaput will have to live up to high public expectations. While he has many challenges to overcome, it's a chance to set new milestones for the central bank and Thailand.
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July 30, 2020 20:26 UTC
Key 'Boss' witness dies in bike crash
Key 'Boss' witness dies in bike crashOne of the two witnesses whose testimony reportedly convinced prosecutors to drop all charges against Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya died following a motorcycle crash in Chiang Mai early yesterday. Jaruchart Maadthong, 40, was involved in a motorcycle crash at 1am. He died shortly after at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital. The Chiang Rai native was one of two new key witnesses added to the case two years ago. As a result, the dead policeman was named as another suspect in the case alongside Mr Vorayuth.
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July 30, 2020 20:26 UTC
Green recovery
I meant that both figuratively and literally since the busy polluted streets may have you longing for fresh air. These places not only offer you a green haven in the middle of this urban jungle, they're also dripping with gorgeous aesthetics that's pleasing to the eyes and Insta-worthy to boot. Some may argue that it can't really be called a "park" because it isn't that big or green, but I'm just glad that the city's finally repurposing abandoned structures and make them eco-friendly. (Photos: Bangkok Post photographers)SLOW LIFE BANGKOKChan Kasem, Chatuchak8am-6pmVisit fb.com/SlowLifeUrbanFarmSlow Life Bangkok is a hub for everything that's eco-friendly and sustainable. The charming location is a haven from the busy and noisy streets of Bangkok.
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July 30, 2020 20:26 UTC
Key witness in 'Boss' case dies
Key witness in 'Boss' case diesOne of the motorcycles involved in a crash in Chiang Mai in which Jaruchart Maadthong, 40, was killed. The Chiang Rai native was one of two new key witnesses added to the case two years ago. As a result, the dead policeman was named another suspect in the case alongside Mr Vorayuth. A source familiar with the case said Mr Vorayuth’s lawyer had met a lawyer representing relatives of the dead policeman and they agreed on compensation payments in an out-of-court settlement. The relatives reportedly decided not to file civil and criminal suits against Mr Vorayuth.
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July 30, 2020 12:22 UTC
Key witness in 'Boss' case dies | Bangkok Post: learning
One of the motorcycles involved in a crash in Chiang Mai in which Jaruchart Maadthong, 40, was killed. (Photo from Facebook@KUSOLSONGKHORCHIANGMAIRESCUE)One of the two witnesses in the Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya case died following a motorcycle accident in Chiang Mai province in the early hours of Thursday. He died shortly after at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital. The Chiang Rai native was one of two new key witnesses added to the case two years ago. As a result, the dead policeman was named another suspect in the case alongside Mr Vorayuth.
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July 30, 2020 12:22 UTC
Ukranian falls to death in Surat Thani | Bangkok Post: learning
(Photo: Supapong Chaolan)SURAT THANI: A 36-year-old Ukranian fell to his death from the rooftop of an empty hotel in Muang district on Thursday morning. The man's body was found on the ground in front of abandoned Southern Star Hotel on Chon Kasem Road. The man checked in at Thai Rungruang Hotel on the night of July 27 with a Thai woman. On July 29, the man told hotel staff he would continue his stay at the hotel alone. "The body will be sent to Surat Thani Hospital for post-mortem examination to find out the exact cause of the death, and whether it was a suicide or murder," police said.
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July 30, 2020 10:41 UTC