The entertainment and Thai comedy world is shaken by the sad news that renowned comedian "Neng Mengjai" has passed away at the age of 48, causing great sorrow among colleagues and fans.
Opening up, one of his closest associates in the industry expressed deep heartbreak. Somcheng Samcha. Speaking to Thairath Entertainment about the event, Somcheng said she learned of the news in the morning and was so shocked she couldn’t react. She explained that when a close friend first called to inform her, she didn’t want to believe it until she saw industry peers posting tributes, prompting her to verify the news and confirm it was true.
"It truly breaks my heart. Neng was such a lovely person, always humble as a comedian. Whether meeting me or P'Teng (Teng Therdtherng), he was always respectful and modest. Although comedians generally regard each other as equals, he always showed respect to seniors. Whenever we met, he always had a smile and jokes to brighten the mood."
She also revealed that during their last meeting, Neng looked significantly thinner, which was unusual. When asked, he just said his health wasn't good but didn’t detail the severity of his illness. At that time, everyone thought he might have been tired from work, only to later learn he was suffering from cirrhosis of the liver.
This incident serves as a cautionary tale for those in the entertainment industry to pay more attention to their health. Somcheng ended with a caring message urging everyone to get annual health check-ups and not wait until symptoms appear, as early detection allows timely treatment.
Finally, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the family of "Neng Mengjai." We believe that the kindness and smiles he shared will remain in the memories of his fans forever.
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