Timeline based on CCTV shows movements of Australian man charged with murdering Thai teen
Guardian AU
β’Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:39:02 GMT
π° What Happened
CCTV footage released by Pattaya City police has revealed the movements of Simon Peter Carman, a 45-year-old Australian man charged with murder after the body of a teenage girl, Thunchanok Donhomla, was found dumped in a suitcase in Thailand. The footage allegedly shows Carman holding hands with the victim in a condominium lobby shortly after 3:30am on Thursday. Later that evening, between 9:25pm and 9:48pm, CCTV allegedly shows Carman dragging a suitcase out of the building. Australian authorities are providing consular assistance as the case proceeds through the Thai legal system.
π The Backstory
Thailand is a popular destination for Australian tourists, and Pattaya is one of the country's most visited resort cities. Cases involving Australians accused of crimes in Thailand attract significant media coverage in both countries. The Australian government provides consular assistance to citizens arrested overseas through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
π― Why It Matters
The case has attracted significant international attention due to the graphic nature of the allegations and the involvement of an Australian citizen in a violent crime abroad. It raises questions about consular assistance, cross-border criminal investigations, and safety for Australian travellers in Thailand.
CCTV footage released by Pattaya City police has revealed the movements of Simon Peter Carman, a 45-year-old Australian man charged with murder after the body of a teenage girl, Thunchanok Donhomla, was found dumped in a suitcase in Thailand. The footage allegedly shows Carman holding hands with the victim in a condominium lobby shortly after 3:30am on Thursday. Later that evening, between 9:25pm and 9:48pm, CCTV allegedly shows Carman dragging a suitcase out of the building. Australian authorities are providing consular assistance as the case proceeds through the Thai legal system.
Thailand is a popular destination for Australian tourists, and Pattaya is one of the country's most visited resort cities. Cases involving Australians accused of crimes in Thailand attract significant media coverage in both countries. The Australian government provides consular assistance to citizens arrested overseas through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The case has attracted significant international attention due to the graphic nature of the allegations and the involvement of an Australian citizen in a violent crime abroad. It raises questions about consular assistance, cross-border criminal investigations, and safety for Australian travellers in Thailand.