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Aussie Man Denies Thai Teen Murder
18 Sep
Summary
- Australian accused of smothering Thai teenager.
- Body found in suitcase at Pattaya condominium.
- Court appearance in Pattaya set for October 12.
Simon Peter Carman, a 45-year-old Australian, appeared before a Pattaya court on Friday. He entered a plea of not guilty to charges including murder, concealing a body, and indecently taking a minor.
The accusations stem from the death of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla, who was reported missing in June. Her body was discovered in a suitcase within a Pattaya condominium, with police determining suffocation as the cause of death.
CCTV footage reportedly showed Carman entering a condominium with the girl and leaving later with a large suitcase. He claims self-defense, stating the girl threatened him with a knife.
The case has drawn attention to Pattaya, a city known for tourism but also associated with sex tourism. The next court date is set for October 12.
