Thai Embassy Investigates YouTuber Hlun Solo's Death in Georgia
Thai authorities are investigating the death of popular travel YouTuber Hlun Solo, whose body was found in a Georgia hotel after he went missing for two weeks. Embassy officials have traveled to Tbilisi to determine the cause of death while
BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has expressed condolences to the family of Thai travel YouTuber Boworntat Pengsuk, known as "Hlun Solo," while Thai embassy officials have travelled to Georgia to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
Speaking at Government House on Thursday morning, Sihasak said the Foreign Ministry and the Thai Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye, which oversees consular affairs in Georgia, had dispatched officials to Tbilisi to investigate the case.
Thailand will await the completion of the Georgian investigation and a report from the Thai embassy team before reaching conclusions about the cause of death, Sihasak said.
"I would like to express my condolences to the family of the deceased. This is an unexpected incident, as Hlun had travelled to many countries," Sihasak said.
Regarding repatriation of Hlun's body, Sihasak said the process would begin once the investigation is complete, with arrangements depending on the family's wishes.
Hlun had been out of contact for more than two weeks before his body was found inside a hotel. Georgian authorities and the Thai embassy took action as soon as they learned of his disappearance, Sihasak said.
Hlun had been travelling in Georgia and continued filming content during his trip. Thai officials are monitoring the case but Georgian authorities will lead the investigation and report their findings first.
No conclusions have been reached regarding the cause of death. Reports have suggested either an attack or suicide, but Sihasak said authorities must complete their investigation first.
Responding to reports from Georgian media claiming the death was a suicide, Sihasak declined to draw conclusions at this stage, saying the findings would be shared with family members once authorities complete their work.
Asked whether Thailand should issue new travel warnings following several foreign tourist deaths in Georgia, Sihasak said the Foreign Ministry regularly provides safety information about dangerous or conflict-affected areas. He advised travellers to contact the Foreign Ministry for current information and coordinate with the relevant Thai embassy if needed.
