Australian Man Charged in Thai Teen Murder | Australia News

A horrific murder has rocked Pattaya, Thailand, after a 17-year-old Thai girl was allegedly killed by an Australian man, 45-year-old Simon Peter Carman from Perth. Found in a suitcase near railway tracks, the victim’s tragic death has sent shockwaves across Australia and Thailand. Carman, arrested at Bangkok’s airport, faces murder, body concealment, and sexual exploitation charges — all denied by him, who claims self-defense. Consular support is being provided to Carman as standard protocol, while Australian officials cooperate with Thai authorities. The alleged trigger? A dispute over payment for services — she was offered 1,000 baht but only received 500. Foreign Minister Penny Wong vows to address the case at the upcoming ASEAN meeting, as the investigation continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b30eab62dd6fe71c