The Australian man charged with the murder of a 17-year-old girl in Thailand

July 2, 2026Hosted by: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProduced by: Rosa Bowden

CW: Today's episode discusses distressing details, and may not be suitable for everyone.

This week, Australian man Simon Peter Carman was charged with the murder of 17-year-old Thanchanok Donhomla in Thailand. The Australian was arrested at Bangkok airport while allegedly trying to board a flight to Perth, before the teenager’s body was found in a suitcase near railway tracks. 

In today’s podcast, we’re going to unpack what we know about this story, the charges Carman is facing and what comes next.

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Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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