https://theworldwatch.com/tags/pattaya/ Wed 15 Jul 2026 20:48:11 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1617011/australian-simon-peter-carman-arrested-after-teen-prostitute-found-dead-in-suitcase/
Australian man Simon Peter Carman arrested after teen found dead in suitcase In a video taken while he was in custody, Mr Carman speaks to the camera saying he felt “very bad”. Local Thai media is reporting the arrest of Simon Peter Carman who was arrested at Bangkok Airport on Friday evening while allegedly attempting to purchase a ticket to Perth. The 45-year-old was arrested after the alleged discovery of a 17-year-old girl inside a suitcase in Pattaya. The body of 17-year-old "Nong Cake" has been found after she was allegedly murdered and stuffed into a suitcase, which was then dumped in a wooded area beside a railway line. Police in Pattaya coordinated with Immigration Bureau officers to arrest an Australian man at the airport before he could flee the country. Read the full story in the comments. ]]> Sat 27 Jun 2026 16:02:06 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1617011/australian-simon-peter-carman-arrested-after-teen-prostitute-found-dead-in-suitcase/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1614493/bravery-and-blows-outside-annie-jack-s-bar/
PATTAYA — A typical night in Pattaya’s bustling Soi Buakhao took a violent turn last night when a physical altercation erupted in front of Annie Jack’s bar, sparked by what witnesses describe as a safety warning gone wrong. The incident reportedly began when a man, concerned for the safety of two individuals walking intoxicated in the middle of the road, called out a friendly caution. However, the advice was met with hostility rather than thanks, leading to a tense standoff. As the man and his partner attempted to walk away and de-escalate the friction, they were reportedly intercepted and physically set upon, turning the sidewalk into a temporary ring. The scene took a dramatic turn when the man’s girlfriend, seeing him outnumbered and under fire, threw herself into the fray to defend him—an act of loyalty that has since gone viral online. The chaotic scuffle eventually drew the intervention of local motorbike taxi drivers and nearby bystanders who rushed in to pull the parties apart before the situation could spiral further. While the dust has settled on the street, the event has left the local community buzzing, with many praising the woman’s "all-in" courage while others raise concerns over how quickly a simple word of advice can turn into a midnight brawl in the heart of the city’s nightlife district. ]]> Wed 22 Apr 2026 09:57:04 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1614493/bravery-and-blows-outside-annie-jack-s-bar/