Simon Peter Carman, a 46-year-old Australian man, has been charged with the murder of a 13-year-old Thai girl whose body was discovered in a suitcase in Bangkok, according to Thai police. The arrest occurred on June 28, 2026, at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport as Carman attempted to flee the country.
Police reported that the victim, whose identity has not been publicly released due to her age, was last seen alive on June 26. Her body was found in a suitcase at a condominium in the Bang Na district of Bangkok. Authorities allege Carman had been living in the area and was known to the victim.
Carman was taken into custody and is being held at a police station in Bangkok. He faces charges of premeditated murder, which carries a potential death penalty under Thai law. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it is providing consular assistance to Carman.
Investigators are examining evidence including CCTV footage and witness statements. The motive for the alleged crime remains under investigation, with police not ruling out a connection to the sex trade in the area where Carman resided.
