Australian Carman pleads not guilty in Thailand case — ABC News Australia
In Pattaya, Thailand, 45-year-old Australian citizen Simon Peter Carman pleaded not guilty to all charges at his first court appearance following the death of Thai teenager Thunchanok Dongomli. The case is being heard by the Pattaya Provincial Court.
Charges
As ABC News Australia reports, Carman faces four charges. Those named in the report include murder, concealing a body, and abducting a minor for an indecent purpose. ABC describes Carman as being accused of murdering the girl in June.
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Bail application
At the hearing, Carman denied all charges and asked to be released on bail. The Australian was arrested in Thailand in late June, ABC notes. The hearing took place on September 18, 2026. The report does not specify the court's decision on the bail application.
