Bangkok/Hong Kong (CNN Business) A court in Bangkok has ordered the arrest of the heir to the Red Bull fortune on fresh charges, adding another twist to a scandal that has turned a spotlight on one of Thailand's wealthiest families. The Bangkok South Criminal Court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for Vorayuth Yoovidhya, grandson of the creator of Red Bull, according to Royal Thai Police spokesperson, Colonel Krissana Pattanacharoen. The warrant was issued after police filed two new charges against Vorayuth, 38, for reckless driving and drug use, Pattanacharoen said. A warrant for his arrest was issued in April 2017, but authorities believe he had already left the country. His grandfather, the late Chaleo Yoovidhya, created the Red Bull energy drink — a fizzy mix of vitamins, sugar, and caffeine — and built it into a global empire.

Source: CNN August 25, 2020 16:18 UTC