MFA receives remains of Halun Solo for forensic exam

Thairath•Politics•20d ago

Reader Briefing

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs facilitated the return of the remains of Mr. Bowornthat Pengsuk, also known as 'Halun Solo', from Georgia to Thailand.

•Mr. Bowornthat Pengsuk (Halun Solo) died in Tbilisi, Georgia, on July 14, 2026.
•The Ministry of Foreign Affairs received the remains on August 6, 2026.
•The family intends to conduct a forensic examination to determine the cause of death.
•The remains will eventually be taken to Somdet District, Kalasin Province, for religious rites.

Overview

•Mr. Bowornthat Pengsuk died in Tbilisi, Georgia, on July 14, 2026.
•On August 6, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs assigned Mrs. Pratuengtip Siriwitet to facilitate the receipt of the remains of Mr. Bowornthat Pengsuk.
•The Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara coordinated with the family of Mr. Bowornthat Pengsuk, Georgian authorities, and relevant parties.
•Officials from the Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara entered the area to coordinate the death investigation and the repatriation of the remains with Georgian authorities.
•Ms. Jaithai Upakarnitikasat, Director-General of the Department of Information and Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, provided a progress update on August 6, 2026.
•The family of Mr. Bowornthat Pengsuk will subject the remains to a forensic examination to find the cause of death.
•The remains of Mr. Bowornthat Pengsuk will be transported to Somdet District, Kalasin Province, for religious ceremonies.

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Key Entities

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The government body responsible for receiving the remains and coordinating with foreign authorities.

Department of Consular Affairs(กรมการกงสุล)

The department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs whose acting director-general received the remains.

Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara(สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงอังการา)

The diplomatic mission that coordinated with the Georgian authorities and the family of the deceased.

Department of Information(กรมสารนิเทศ)

The department whose director-general is the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Person

Jaithai Upakarnitikasat(ใจไทย อุปการนิติเกษตร)

Director-General of the Department of Information and spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Pratuengtip Siriwitet(ประเทืองทิพย์ ศิริวิเทศ)

Acting Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs who represented the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in receiving the remains.

Bowornthat Pengsuk(บวรทัต เป็งสุข)

Also known as 'Halun Solo', a Thai national who died in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Place

Tbilisi(ทบิลิซี)ℹ️

The city in Georgia where Mr. Bowornthat Pengsuk died.

Georgia(จอร์เจีย)

The country where Mr. Bowornthat Pengsuk died.

Somdet District, Kalasin Province(อำเภอสมเด็จ จังหวัดกาฬสินธุ์)

The hometown where the remains of Mr. Bowornthat Pengsuk will be taken for religious rites.