Australian man arrested in Thailand after 17-year-old’s body found in suitcase
Summary
An Australian man was arrested in Thailand after a 17-year-old girl’s body was found in a suitcase near Pattaya. Police suspect him of involvement in her disappearance and death, but he denies the charges. Investigations and a postmortem examination are ongoing.Key Facts
- A 46-year-old Australian man was stopped at Bangkok’s airport while trying to fly to Perth.
- The body of a 17-year-old Thai girl was found naked inside a suitcase near the Floating Market in Pattaya.
- Police say CCTV footage shows the man entering an apartment with the girl early Thursday and leaving hours later carrying the suitcase.
- The suitcase was later found near a railway track, and the girl’s body showed signs of violence.
- The man was arrested on charges including possible child abduction, murder, hiding a body, and abduction for sexual purposes.
- Police waited for postmortem results and other evidence before filing formal charges.
- Australian authorities are providing consular help to the detained man but gave no further details.
- Police acted on CCTV footage and information from the suspect to find the body.
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