Mother seeks justice 7 months after Thai-Swedish son’s fatal crash in Pattaya
The mother of a 15-year-old Thai-Swedish teenager who died after his motorbike crashed into a truck illegally reversing into oncoming traffic has made an emotional appeal for justice, accusing police of failing to execute an arrest warrant for the alleged driver, a Chinese national, seven months after the fatal crash. Tommy Boulanger, an aspiring footballer, was left in a coma following the…
The mother of a 15-year-old Thai-Swedish teenager, Tommy Boulanger, has made an emotional plea for justice after her son died in a car accident seven months ago in Pattaya, Thailand. Tommy was a talented football player and Liverpool FC fan, who was in a coma following the crash and died six days later. CCTV footage showed a pickup truck reversing onto the main road without signaling, causing the fatal collision.
Tommy's family accuses the police of not executing an arrest warrant for the suspect, a Chinese national, whom they believe has been able to evade capture due to his wealth and status. The case has sparked debates about Thailand's justice system and allegations that foreign nationals receive preferential treatment. The Pattaya Provincial Court issued an arrest warrant for the suspect on March 2, but seven months later, the warrant remains unserved.
Tommy's mother, Saitharn Singstrand, expressed her anger, stating that justice has been denied to her and her son, leaving "nothing but emptiness." She called for the suspect to face justice and serve time in prison for the pain inflicted on her family. In a viral video, Saitharn confronted police during a delayed raid on a property linked to the suspect, only to find him gone.
Thai authorities have since stated they are preparing a case file for Interpol to request a Red Notice for the suspect, hoping to bring him to justice.
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