Thai teen in Pattaya suitcase murder died of suffocation: police

A 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase in the seaside resort of Pattaya in June died of suffocation, police told AFP Wednesday.

A 17-year-old girl whose body was found in a suitcase in Thailand died from suffocation, according to authorities.

Simon Peter Carman walks with a 17-year-old Thai girl, whose body was found in a suitcase, at a condominium in Pattaya City, Thailand, Jun 25, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. (Image: Pattaya Provincial Police Station/Handout via REUTERS) 19 Aug 2026 06:24PM (Updated: 19 Aug 2026 06:25PM) BANGKOK

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