Perth man Simon Carman ‘disputed bill’ at bar one week before allegedly murdering Tunchanok Donhomla
A Thai bar owner has revealed he objected to the bill just a week before Simon Carman allegedly murdered a 17-year-old boy following an argument over the cost of sexual services.
The 45-year-old Perth man is accused of killing Tunchanok Donhomla and putting his body in a suitcase, then dumping the teenager near railway tracks 4 kilometers from his Pattaya flat.
Mr Carman was arrested at the airport in late June, shortly after his body was found and just minutes before boarding a Jetstar flight to Perth.
Local bar owner Kate described her strange encounter with Mr Carman, revealing he refused to pay for drinks and tried to approach her 20-year-old nephew.
“Simon was here most nights having beers and meals,” he told the Daily Mail.
“The last time he came a week before the alleged murder he drank seven beers but when I gave him the bill he said he would only pay for four beers.”
Kate told the broadcaster she never discovered why Mr Carman objected to the bill and chose not to discuss it with her.
“Simon is a strong, friendly guy, he buys drinks for people here but he is really strong,” he continued.
“Even when I saw him and he high-fived me, my hands would turn red. (He was) always picking people up or giving them a strong slap (on the back).”
According to Kate, Mr. Carman became a regular at the bar because he wanted to get closer to his 20-year-old nephew, who worked there as a waiter.
“He was always asking her out and buying her gifts and bringing them here,” she added.
“Things from the market and food.”
Kate said her niece had never agreed to date Mr. Carman and found his behavior disturbing.
“He was always offering to give the girls a massage. He’s always touching and saying he can give a good massage and the girls want it too.”
Another local person, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Daily Mail they were stunned by the murder allegations but said he was angry.
“He was always happy, but sometimes he could get very angry and argue over things like bills,” they said.
