YouTuber Hlun's Family Receives Outpouring of Support
Travel YouTuber Hlun Solo's family received overwhelming support from fans and neighbors during his merit ceremony in Kalasin Province, with community members bringing food and supplies to help prepare meals for mourners.
The first night of the merit ceremony for "Hlun Solo," or Bawornthad Pungsuk, a famous travel YouTuber, was held with the Faculty of Political Science at Chulalongkorn University and the alumni association serving as hosts, alongside relatives, government agencies, and neighbors. The family has been deeply touched by the outpouring of support from neighbors and fan club members.
On August 8, 2025, the funeral ceremony took place at the family home in Samoei District, Kalasin Province. Throughout the day, neighbors and fans continued to arrive to offer their condolences to the grandmother, Buasong Pungsuk, and the family. A 53-year-old relative and cook, Chan-Phen, noted that in addition to wreaths from relatives, neighbors, government agencies, and the public, fan club members brought rice, dry goods, pork, fresh fish, fruits, and drinking water to help the family prepare meals for mourners throughout the day.
The meals served were traditional Isan dishes such as som tam pla ra, fried chicken, fried fish, fried pork, and sticky rice, prepared by volunteer cooks from the community. Despite the sorrowful atmosphere, the dedication of those helping the family was evident in their committed efforts.
Many fans expressed that beyond Hlun's YouTube success, they came to help because they admired his integrity, gratitude, and filial devotion to his grandmother and family. Despite coming from a poor background, he remained dedicated to his studies and earned a full scholarship to study at Chulalongkorn University. His creative presentation of travel content exploring destinations around the world inspired many who could not travel themselves, making him a role model for both young and old.
A 59-year-old fan from Nako District, Kalasin, stated that she was proud and deeply admired Hlun, considering him a humanitarian figure worthy of emulation for his ability to share stories and places from around the world with people who might never have the opportunity to visit them.
The first night's chanting ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m., hosted by the Faculty of Political Science and its alumni association, with Associate Professor Sirat Adsukul, Vice Dean of the Faculty, representing the university. The ceremony includes participation from local government officials, fan club members, relatives, and neighbors. Merit-making activities continue from August 8-10, 2025, with the cremation ceremony scheduled for August 11 at Wat Rang Si Chatchawal in Samoei District, Kalasin Province.
