# Australian man accused of murdering Thai teenager and putting body in suitcase pleads not guilty

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-18 10:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/18/australian-man-accused-of-murdering-thai-teenager-and-putting-body-in-suitcase-pleads-not-guilty-ntwnfb

> Simon Peter Carman, 45, pleaded not guilty at Pattaya provincial court to charges including murdering 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla, concealing a body and taking a minor for indecent purposes. His next court hearing is scheduled for 12 October. Carman has said he acted in self-defence.