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Australian Tourist Arrested in Thailand After Teen Girl's Body Found in Suitcase

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First reported by Ynet · Jun 27, 2026

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Simon Kerman, an Australian tourist, was arrested in Thailand after the body of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla was found in a suitcase near a railway track. Security footage showed them entering a hotel together and Kerman leaving with the suitcase. Police found evidence of a struggle in the hotel room and are investigating Kerman for murder.

01Australian tourist Simon Kerman arrested in Thailand over death of 17-year-old girl.
02Victim's body found inside suitcase near railway tracks close to hotel.
03Security footage shows them entering hotel holding hands and Kerman leaving with suitcase.
04Police found signs of struggle and blood in hotel room registered to Kerman.
05Kerman denies murder but is under investigation and previously charged with soliciting a minor.
06If convicted, Kerman faces life imprisonment or death penalty under Thai law.

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