Simon Carman, the 45-year-old Perth man accused of murdering a Thai teenager and hiding her body in a suitcase, has reportedly shown almost no emotion since his arrest, according to prison officials at Pattaya Remand Prison.
Mr Carman was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Friday, allegedly preparing to flee the country by boarding a flight back to Australia. He faces charges including murder after the body of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla was found inside a suitcase near railway tracks, more than 4km from his Jomtien apartment complex.
Prison Officials Describe Emotionless Demeanor
Prison commanders at Pattaya Remand Prison told the Daily Mail that Mr Carman has shown little emotion since his arrest, remaining expressionless and never crying over his situation or the alleged victim. He has not received any visitors since being taken into custody.
“He does not cry. He does not look sad,” a prison commander said. “He is normal. Just normal. Not even a little bit. Nothing. He is fine.”
Mr Carman was transferred from police holding cells to the hospital wing at Pattaya Remand Prison on Tuesday, where he is being housed separately from the general prison population for security reasons.
Security Measures at Pattaya Remand Prison
“He is in a ward with around five other men,” the prison commander added. “He is not sick, but we keep him there because he is a hard prisoner. This is our policy when you are a hard prisoner.”
The commander, who has worked at the prison for more than a decade, said Mr Carman had shown no visible signs of distress since his arrest. “He is not a problem prisoner for us, but he cannot be in a cell because it would be very dangerous for him if he was inside with Thai inmates.”
Pattaya Remand Prison operates under a strict daily routine, with inmates woken at 5.30am before cleaning their cells, eating a basic breakfast and attending an 8am morning assembly, which typically includes the national anthem.
Potential Penalties if Convicted
If convicted, Mr Carman could face life imprisonment or the death penalty under Thai law. The case has drawn significant attention in both Thailand and Australia, with authorities continuing their investigation into the alleged murder of Tunchanok Donhomla.
