Australian Arrested at Bangkok Airport Over Pattaya Murder

10 minutes ago, impulse said:

Trial by Facebook posts, eh?

I read it in the Daily News and other Thai news websites.

5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Why is it always aussie bogans?

Are there other kinds of Aussies?

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

Mr Carman was found with scratches on his neck and arms, which officers believe are consistent with defensive wounds.

From the various photos published in this thread, I can't see any scratches on his neck and arms.

Perhaps another member/s can assist.

This is bad, really bad.

4 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said:

From the various photos published in this thread, I can't see any scratches on his neck and arms.

Perhaps another member/s can assist.

The report of the scratches are reported by police, do you think they are lying.

Images showing her in the suitcase are also not published, so do you think that information is wrong also?

The information is correct.

Not being British I won't try to defend this murderer purely because we hold the same passport. Although not yet confirmed in a court of law, the evidence of his guilt appears overwhelming.

On appearance alone I wouldn't describe him as a bogan. He seems well groomed and just another dumb everyman. people have stated he has a long-term visa; I would be surprised if he was anything other than a visitor.

A question - what exactly happening in the room? Apparently, both have injuries suggesting a fight. The theory about a payment dispute may be correct.

Also, what's with a tattooed 17yo working in the game? Did he know her age? Too dumb to check ID? I confess I have trouble picking age with Thais (no, never slept with one close to that age). Was she from the streets or a bar? If the latter, who was selling her, and are they being investigated?

12 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said:

From the various photos published in this thread, I can't see any scratches on his neck and arms.

Perhaps another member/s can assist.

There was one photo showing scratches, have a look online and report back

18 minutes ago, gargamon said:

Are there other kinds of Aussies?

No, just as all the English are chav soccer hooligans waiting for a chance to whip their shirt off and start a street brawl.

Just a note for those who think underage girls are not working the scene. Or that you've never taken one home.

This guy's gone in a Thai prison.

10 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

I study body language. He looks different to most. My guess is ladyboy, alcohol and lost his cool. Then came up with the bag idea. It was a moment of madness and not a planned kill. Evil people plan it out.

4 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Looking at the clear photo she doesn't look like an LB, but some you can't tell purely by looks

1 hour ago, Sully_ said:

I'd like everyone who participated in the speculation of said crime and it's circumstances to pick up your badge on the way out of this thread and wear it proudly, maybe even make it your avatar. Welcome to the club!

Is there a law that forbids speculation on an open forum? People can put their ideas forward regardless of what you think.

2 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Is there a law that forbids speculation on an open forum? People can put their ideas forward regardless of what you think.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-27/australian-arrested-after-teen-girl-found-dead-in-thailand/106850896?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

3 hours ago, Harsh Jones said:

You've said this twice now. How does he not look like a murderer ?Murderers are everyday people. They just happen to kill other people

True, and many serial killers get away with it so long because they blend in with the population, some with nice features that disarms the women until they have them trapped, Ted Bundy coming to mind. Some of the roughest looking biker types I've known have been family men, who treat everyone with respect including their women and children. There is no definite "look" as far as murderers are concerned.

He's admitted killing her after seeing CCTV, says self defense

4 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Is there a law that forbids speculation on an open forum? People can put their ideas forward regardless of what you think.

True, as many have a sleuth mindset. People go by their own experiences when they put forth suggestions as to the why and hows of crimes, and some are right on, while others are just reaching. Nothing wrong unless they are using prejudice as a diagnosis.

6 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

He's admitted killing her after seeing CCTV, says self defense

Self defense won't fly. Let the punishment fit the crime.

The stuff people get up to in their spare time lol.

9 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

He's admitted killing her after seeing CCTV, says self defense

I had read that as well, but I can't find the story again. I think I know which site originally reported it that way, but they've since removed those details.

UPDATE

Australian Suspect Admits Dumping Teen’s Body

Picture courtesy of Amarin

Australian national Simon Peter Carman, 46, has apologised to the family of the 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found inside a suitcase near railway tracks in Pattaya, while speaking to the media following his arrest. Carman claimed he had never met the teenager before and said they first encountered each other near his condominium, where they allegedly agreed on a payment of 1,000 baht for her time. He alleged that after taking her to his room, she told him she was menstruating, prompting him to offer only 500 baht, which led to an argument.

Carman claimed the teenager then threatened him with a knife and demanded more money. He said he grabbed her by the neck in self-defence, insisting he had no intention of killing her. He admitted placing her body inside a suitcase, transporting it by motorcycle and abandoning it in woodland beside railway tracks before returning to his accommodation to collect his belongings and travelling to Suvarnabhumi Airport, where he intended to fly back to Australia. He also said he was willing to allow forensic officers to examine his belongings and carry out a full medical examination.

Police investigators from Pattaya City Police Station, assisted by Chonburi Immigration Police, arrested Carman at Suvarnabhumi Airport before he could leave Thailand and returned him to Pattaya for legal proceedings. Investigators stressed that all of Carman’s statements remain claims that have not been verified. Police said the case will be determined by forensic evidence, post-mortem findings and physical evidence recovered from the condominium as the investigation continues.

Adapted by ASEAN Now

Amarin 27 June 2026

21 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

He's admitted killing her after seeing CCTV, says self defense

Yeah, right... funny. So, he was worried that a 17 year-old girl was going to wipe the floor with him and give him a thrashing or worse... complete load of manure. If that were true, then someone his size would just pick her up by her ears/give her a slap and then toss her into the corridor and shut the door... no need to go all Dexter on her.

3 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

UPDATE

Australian Suspect Admits Dumping Teen’s Body

Picture courtesy of Amarin

Australian national Simon Peter Carman, 46, has apologised to the family of the 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found inside a suitcase near railway tracks in Pattaya, while speaking to the media following his arrest. Carman claimed he had never met the teenager before and said they first encountered each other near his condominium, where they allegedly agreed on a payment of 1,000 baht for her time. He alleged that after taking her to his room, she told him she was menstruating, prompting him to offer only 500 baht, which led to an argument.

Carman claimed the teenager then threatened him with a knife and demanded more money. He said he grabbed her by the neck in self-defence, insisting he had no intention of killing her. He admitted placing her body inside a suitcase, transporting it by motorcycle and abandoning it in woodland beside railway tracks before returning to his accommodation to collect his belongings and travelling to Suvarnabhumi Airport, where he intended to fly back to Australia. He also said he was willing to allow forensic officers to examine his belongings and carry out a full medical examination.

Police investigators from Pattaya City Police Station, assisted by Chonburi Immigration Police, arrested Carman at Suvarnabhumi Airport before he could leave Thailand and returned him to Pattaya for legal proceedings. Investigators stressed that all of Carman’s statements remain claims that have not been verified. Police said the case will be determined by forensic evidence, post-mortem findings and physical evidence recovered from the condominium as the investigation continues.

Adapted by ASEAN Now

Amarin 27 June 2026

Presumably they will find the knife. The 1000 baht 500 baht story is plausible and not unusual

5 hours ago, baansgr said:

46 years old...no money, gets a dodgy DTV visa or student visa so he can murder Thai kids.. Jomtien as well, about says it all, that place is full of soccer hooligans, Nazis and UKs unwanted

Nazis!!! Why, because they don't vote for Two Tier Kier? I would say that Jomtien's full of Russians and Thai tourists, but the others I'd beg to differ and wonder how you'd know anyway.

So the entire argument stemmed because she wanted to leave and asked for 500 baht for her expenses.

Unbelievable.

And that has got the poor girl killed following an argument about this.

3 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

So the entire argument stemmed because she wanted to leave and asked for 500 baht for her expenses.

Unbelievable.

And that has got the poor girl killed following an argument about this.

Unbelievable yes, also it's not what the report says. It was the cheap b'stard that claims he reduced his offer, no mention of what he expected in return.

6 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

So the entire argument stemmed because she wanted to leave and asked for 500 baht for her expenses.

Unbelievable.

And that has got the poor girl killed following an argument about this.

Ruined his life over 500 baht. Einstein award

1 hour ago, RabidRenu said:

The significance? Apart from not doing his choice of lunch venue any favours.

Life, as he knew it, is now over. He has very little to look forward to other than a Thai prison cell that he will share with many others. May the victim RIP and the family of the victim get the justice that they deserve.

6 hours ago, baansgr said:

..he's a pedo, same as most of the dregs that are allowed in now

Do you have anything to back up that fatuous assertion? Do you know what actually characterises a paedophile?

6 hours ago, baansgr said:

...no money, gets a dodgy DTV visa or student visa so he can murder Thai kids

Really? How do you know any of that?

If what he said was true, and that is possibly lies too, then why didn't he tell her to just give him a BJ if she was menstrating and give her 500 baht for it. Seems stupid to risk everything for such a low amount of money, would have been better to even just give her the money to get rid of the problem and move on chalking it up to experience. Doesn't pass the smell test to me.