Intellectual Property Rights for Deceased YouTuber 'Hlun Solo' Clarified

Following the passing of travel YouTuber 'Hlun Solo' in Georgia, the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has provided clarification regarding the status of his digital content. According to Director-General Oramon Sapthaweetham, the videos created by the late content creator are protected under Section 21 of the Copyright Act B.E. 2537 (1994).

Under Thai law, copyright for works published to the public is protected for 50 years from the date of the first publication. Consequently, the videos uploaded by 'Hlun Solo' to YouTube will continue to receive legal protection for this duration. The DIP further clarified that copyright is considered an asset, similar to real estate, vehicles, or bank deposits. Therefore, these rights can be transferred or inherited by the creator's family members, allowing them to continue receiving revenue generated from the platform.

For followers and the public, this means that viewing the late creator's videos continues to support his family through YouTube’s monetization system. While the legal framework for copyright inheritance is established, specific details regarding the administration of his estate and the long-term management of his channel remain matters for his family to handle privately. This case serves as a notable example of how digital assets are treated under Thai intellectual property regulations following the death of a content creator.