Downing Street is watching, but this one is a world away. An Australian man has been charged with murder after the body of a young girl was discovered stuffed inside a suitcase in Thailand. The gruesome find, made by a hotel worker in the coastal town of Pattaya, has sent shockwaves through the expat community and prompted a swift response from Thai police.
The suspect, identified as 48-year-old Marcus Evans, was arrested at a nearby resort after a brief manhunt. He is accused of killing the girl, believed to be his stepdaughter, before attempting to flee the country. Sources close to the investigation suggest a financial motive, but details remain scarce.
The case is a stark reminder of the dark underbelly of Thailand's tourist hotspots. Evans is expected to appear in court tomorrow. The Australian embassy has been notified.
No word yet on a possible extradition, but don't expect this to be resolved quickly. Thailand's legal system moves at its own pace.
