Australian man pleads guilty to concealing Thai teenager’s body

Australian Simon Carman has pleaded guilty to concealing the body of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla, known as Cake, in Thailand.

Her body was found inside a discarded suitcase in Pattaya in June.

Carman faces four charges, including intentional murder, but denies killing her.

He says he squeezed her jaw in self-defence and has said she was responsible for her own death.

The court set December 8, 9 and 11 for the trial, where prosecutors plan to call seven witnesses and Carman is expected to testify in his defence.

His lawyer expects a verdict about a month after the trial ends.

If convicted of murder, Carman could face life imprisonment or the death penalty in Thailand.