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Australian Man Charged With Homicide After Thai Teen’s Body Found in Suitcase

The New York Times • June 30, 2026 • world

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An Australian man, Simon Peter Carman, has been charged with homicide in Thailand after a 17-year-old Thai girl's body was found stuffed in a suitcase in Pattaya.
The teenager was last seen with Carman on Jomtien Beach, and CCTV footage showed her entering a condo with him and later him leaving alone with a large suitcase.
Authorities found the girl's body near railroad tracks, and Carman admitted to strangling her during an argument over payment for her company.
The victim had traveled from her hometown in Kalasin to Pattaya, reportedly for a vacation, and her family stated she was not forced into work.
The case has drawn significant media attention in both Thailand and Australia, highlighting ongoing concerns about Pattaya's reputation related to illicit activities.