Simon Carman faces Thai court on murder charge
Simon Carman, a 45-year-old from Perth, appears in court charged with murdering a Thai teenager.
Simon Carman is making his first court appearance in Pattaya, Thailand. Carman faces charges including intentional murder and concealing a body.
Thai police allege Carman brought the teenager to his room on June 25. A fatal dispute erupted over payment, allegedly just 500 baht, about $21 Australian.
Security footage shows Carman leaving the hotel alone with a suitcase that evening. The girl's body was later found inside a black suitcase in bushland.
Carman was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Carman faces life imprisonment or the death penalty if convicted.
He has been held in Pattaya Remand Prison. Carman claims he was defending himself during a physical struggle.
- 45-year-old from Perth, Western Australia
- Defendant origin
- 17 years old
- Victim age
- 500 baht, approximately $21 Australian
- Dispute amount
- Life imprisonment or death penalty
- Maximum penalty
Why it mattersThe case illustrates the legal risks Australians face overseas and the severity of consequences under different national court systems.
AustraliaThis is a reminder to Australians travelling in Southeast Asia of serious legal and safety risks and the limits of Australian embassy support.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
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