BANGKOK (AP) – Thai prosecutors will ask police to issue an arrest warrant for an heir to the Red Bull fortune if he does not show up to face charges over an alleged hit-and-run that killed a police officer almost five years ago, officials said Thursday.
Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya has been a no-show for meetings with prosecutors on several occasions, complaining through his attorney of unfair treatment or citing duties abroad. A recent Associated Press report revealed that he’s been living lavishly, traveling to Formula One races, snowboarding in Japan and cruising in Venice.
On Thursday, prosecutors rejected his latest request for a delay and said he must show up by 4 p.m.
“The suspect must meet prosecutors as scheduled. If he does not, it would mean he has the intention of delaying and evading the case and we will proceed with requesting an arrest warrant from the court,” Somnuek Siangkong, spokesman for the office of the Attorney General, said at a news conference.
If he fails to show up, prosecutors said they will ask for the warrant to be issued Friday morning.