Australian murder suspect says he acted in self-defence
By The BriefBrief
Simon Peter Carman, an Australian charged with murdering Thai teenager Tunchanok Donhomla, says in his first ABC interview since his late-June arrest that he acted in self-defence to stop her from stabbing him. Pattaya police say their investigation is complete and the case is intended to be passed to prosecutors.
WHO:Simon Peter Carman
WHAT:Carman gives an interview claiming he acted in self-defence in the killing of Tunchanok Donhomla.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
WHERE:Thailand
WHY:He is responding to the charge that he murdered Thai teenager Tunchanok Donhomla, asserting self-defence.
