The case against the Thai heir to the Red Bull billions accused of a fatal hit-and-run was “compromised” from beginning to end, the premier’s office said Tuesday, calling the entire procedure “dishonest”.

The announcement comes a month after charges against Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya were dropped by the police and attorney general’s office, prompting outrage from ordinary Thais who saw it as another example of the impunity enjoyed by the kingdom’s elite.