Australian Man Charged in Thai Teen’s Death

An Australian man, Simon Peter Carman, 46, is facing murder and child exploitation charges in Thailand after a teenage girl’s body was found in a suitcase near a Pattaya railway track. Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport while trying to flee, Carman allegedly met the 17-year-old, paid for her time, then killed her during a price dispute when she threatened him with a knife. He claims self-defense and bizarrely blames spider bites for scratches on his body. Thai police found evidence of a struggle in his condo, and while Carman says he felt bad and the situation was out of his control, the Australian government is assisting him. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan called the alleged acts abhorrent and offered condolences to the victim’s family. The case is now under full Thai investigation. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/d63a6ec16341a902