Politics
Thai Foreign Minister Addresses Delay in YouTuber Death Notification
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has defended the Thai embassy's response regarding the death of YouTuber 'Hlun Solo' in Georgia.
On July 31, 2026, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow addressed public criticism regarding the Thai embassy's handling of the death of Bowornthat Pengsuk, a popular YouTuber known as 'Hlun Solo,' who passed away in Georgia.
Responding to allegations that the embassy acted slowly, Minister Sihasak clarified that the Thai authorities were only notified of the death by Georgian officials on July 28 or 29, 2026. He emphasized that the embassy took immediate action upon receiving this notification. The Minister expressed concern regarding the timeline, noting that while the death occurred on July 14, 2026, the Thai government remained unaware of the incident for two weeks. He has questioned the Georgian authorities regarding the significant delay in reporting the death to the Thai embassy.
For travelers and residents abroad, this case highlights the critical importance of consular notification procedures. When a citizen passes away in a foreign country, the speed of communication between local authorities and the home country's embassy is essential for family support and repatriation efforts.
What remains to be confirmed is the official explanation from Georgian authorities regarding why the notification process took two weeks. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to monitor the situation to ensure all necessary procedures are followed for the deceased.
Translated from Thai.
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