Mystery after Thai YouTuber Hlun Solo found dead in Georgia hotel room

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31 Jul 2026 • 5:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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Mystery after Thai YouTuber Hlun Solo found dead in Georgia hotel room

  • Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo, whose real name is Bowornthat Pengsuk, has been found dead in Georgia after disappearing during a solo trip.
  • The 27-year-old content creator, known for documenting budget backpacking trips, lost contact with his family on 13 July, with his death confirmed on 30 July.
  • He was reportedly found dead in a hotel room in the capital, Tbilisi, following a search that lasted over two weeks.
  • Georgian authorities have opened an investigation under Article 115 of the country’s criminal code, which covers incitement to suicide but is routinely used for unexplained deaths.
  • Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with the Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara and local authorities to establish the circumstances and facilitate the repatriation of his body, while his family has urged against speculation.

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