Summary of the search timeline "Halun Solo" Lost contact with his family after traveling to Georgia for over two weeks. Local Thais and well-known influencers helped coordinate agencies to intensify the search before the sad news: found dead in a hotel.
The news of "Halun Solo," a determined travel YouTuber who pursued his dream of backpacking around the world, saddened many. After being unreachable by family for over two weeks during a content trip in Georgia, he was found dead.
The beginning of the search for "Halun Solo"
- On 28 Jul 2026, his elder brother posted on social media asking for help to find "Halun Solo" after he traveled alone to film content in Georgia.
- The family last contacted him on 13 Jul 2026. "Halun" replied to his brother's message at 16:40 saying, "I've been in Georgia for a while, been busy. Will call back when free."
- After that, he did not respond to messages or calls, and even when his brother messaged again on 18 Jul, there was no reply. So they asked relevant agencies, locals in Georgia, or anyone with information to help report or assist in the search.
- Late on 28 Jul 2026, his brother updated that the Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara was coordinating with relevant agencies to provide full assistance, asking people not to spread rumors to avoid hindering officials’ work, and thanked everyone who helped search.
Many parties helped search for "Halun Solo" by following up and coordinating with relevant agencies.
- Thai community members in Georgia, involved parties, and those with useful information cooperated to coordinate and report leads to find "Halun Solo."
- "Wan Chai," owner of the travel page "Volunteer to Get Lost," assisted in the search, coordinating partners to call guesthouses and shops in various towns, confirming no records of him leaving the country and believing he was still in Georgia.
- The Royal Thai Police also contacted and cooperated with Georgian police.
- Similarly, the Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara reported coordinating with the Georgian Foreign Ministry and traveling to work closely with local Georgian authorities to urgently follow up on leads.
Sad news: "Halun Solo" found, gone forever.
- On 29 Jul 2026 at 19:54, "Wan Chai" posted on the "Volunteer to Get Lost" page stating they had found "Halun Solo's" body, but asked the family to announce details.
- He apologized for the timing of the announcement and confirmed he had family permission to inform everyone to end the search.
- Later that night, the Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara posted that embassy officials were in Tbilisi, Georgia, had met local police, and informed "Halun's" relatives of the latest status.
- They confirmed with local police that "Halun Solo's" belongings were intact and that officials were fully investigating the facts.
- "Halun's" elder brother posted confirming they had found him, but he had passed away. He thanked everyone sincerely and said the family would never forget him.
Timeline of finding "Halun Solo's" body in a hotel in Georgia.
- "Wan Chai" revealed on the "Hon Krasae" program that after hearing the news about "Halun," many people and groups helped coordinate the search.
- He communicated with "Halun's" brother and obtained his passport information, finding he entered Georgia on 11 Jul 2026 and had not left since.
- He coordinated with local guides to mobilize search efforts and kept in contact with "Halun's" brother, receiving information continuously before accompanying "Halun's" aunt to report to Interpol to seek assistance.
- All involved teams continued coordinating the search until "Khun Yam" messaged with information to contact the police station responsible for the incident area.
- "Wan Chai" informed "Halun's" brother to follow up with the source, and the team then contacted and questioned the police station, which confirmed "Halun Solo's" death.
Cause of "Halun Solo's" death revealed.
- After arriving at the police station, "Wan Chai" spoke with police who confirmed the deceased was indeed "Halun Solo," matching the passport name, but relatives must coordinate to view documents.
- Police stated that on 14 Jul 2026, they found "Halun Solo's" body in a hotel in Tbilisi.
- The cause of death is unknown; initially, no wounds or signs of violence were found. The body was preserved at the Levan Samkharauli Forensic Institute awaiting autopsy.
- Receiving the body and belongings requires a family-authorized member with a power of attorney, which can be arranged online.
Social media mourns "Halun Solo"; his grandmother still struggles to accept his untimely passing.
- After learning of "Halun Solo's" death, fans, followers, and public figures expressed condolences for the loss.
- They sympathized with the family who lost a beloved younger brother and nephew and thanked "Halun" for his determination to travel abroad and share his wide world and experiences with those who had not had the chance.
- "Halun's" grandmother said she cannot believe her beloved grandson passed away prematurely, saying she cannot sleep and misses him dearly. She confirmed he was cheerful and friendly, showing no signs of intending to end his life.
- Meanwhile, the Office of Insurance Commission confirmed "Halun Solo" had travel insurance coverage of 5 million baht, covering accidents and homicide, but not pre-existing conditions, which require life insurance policies.
