A deeply sorrowful atmosphere as a large crowd gathers to bid farewell to "Halun Solo" on his final journey, offering support to the family during the cremation ceremony at Rangsichatchawan Temple, Kalasin Province.
On 11 August 2026, reporters described the atmosphere at the cremation ceremony of Mr. Bawornthat Pengsuk, known as "Halun Solo," aged 27, a famous backpacking YouTuber.
At 12:19 p.m., fans continuously came to light incense to send off Halun's spirit, presenting wreaths and donations to the family. The atmosphere was warm, while the family ordained nine novice monks and novices. Numerous media outlets have been covering the event live since the body of Halun was received.
Influencer Dew Thanapat embraced Halun's treasured backpack, saying it had accompanied him on trips to over 50 countries and wishing him to continue exploring paths in heaven.
Meanwhile, lottery vendors encouraged fans attending Halun's ceremony to note the registration numbers of the hearse and the vehicles carrying the monks, hoping Halun might reward his fans with a big lottery win.
The body of "Halun Solo" was then moved to the crematorium at Rangsichatchawan Temple, Somdet District, Kalasin Province, where religious rites were performed.
At 5:05 p.m., the cremation ceremony took place, with family and many fans holding back tears while praying for Halun’s peaceful journey to a better existence in the afterlife.
