Foreign Minister Defends Thai Embassy Response in Hloun Solo Death
Thailand's Foreign Minister defended the embassy's response to YouTuber Hloun Solo's death in Georgia, saying Georgian authorities delayed notifying them until July 28—two weeks after he died on July 14.
On July 31, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkhaw addressed criticism that the Thai embassy worked slowly in assisting Baworthat Phangsuk, also known as Hloun Solo, a well-known YouTuber who died in Georgia. The embassy announced it only learned of his death on July 28-29, though he had actually died on July 14. The Foreign Minister clarified that the embassy was not informed earlier because Georgian authorities did not notify Thailand until July 28-29, at which point the embassy acted immediately. He emphasized the embassy performed its duties fully and quickly upon notification. The minister also questioned why Georgian authorities took so long to report the death and confirmed that the embassy has been conducting an investigation into the cause of death, coordinating with the hotel, and working to expedite the process to return the body to Thailand. He noted that a medical examination may also be required.
