Thai prosecutors poised to issue an arrest warrant for Vorayuth Yoovidhaya . He is charged with reckless driving causing death , speeding and failing to stop following an accident . The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said it had received a request from the United States that Thailand extradite Vorayuth, who is accused of helping smuggle weapons and money into Myanmar in violation of U.S. sanctions. Lawyers say Yoovidhaya is currently in Singapore receiving medical treatment . The case sparked outrage last year with online forums taking aim at the Thai justice system .
Thai prosecutors poised to issue an arrest warrant for Vorayuth Yoovidhaya . The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said it had received a request from the United States that Thailand extradite Vorayuth, who is accused of helping smuggle weapons and money into Myanmar in violation of U.S. sanctions. Lawyers say Yoovidhaya is currently in Singapore receiving medical treatment . The case sparked outrage last year with online forums taking aim at the Thai justice system .