The third day of the Buddhist prayer ceremony for the famous comedian's funeral. Neng Mengjai or Neng Gormadkrab He passed away on the morning of 19 Mar 2026 GMT+7. His family held the prayer ceremony at Wat Klang, Khlong 4, Pathum Thani province. Recently, reporters met Ice Thalanchanun, Neng's current wife, who came dressed in white today. She updated on the situation and was asked about her past pregnancy with Neng that ended in miscarriage. They had planned to have children again, but Neng passed away first.
Is it already the third day?
"I'm still as heartbroken as before. I haven't been able to eat properly since that day, only drinking water. I still can't accept it."
Are people in the industry offering their support?
"I'm grateful that no one has forgotten the comedian named Neng Mengjai. I didn't expect he was loved by so many people."
You're wearing white today. What's the reason?
"I decided to observe precepts for him, eat vegetarian and make merit dedicated to him. Starting today, I'll continue until I feel at peace. I want to help him reach the other side. I don't know how to express it."
To ease his worries?
"Yes. Every day when I go back, I know he's with me and hasn't gone anywhere. I can sense his presence daily. I smell his perfume. When I sleep, it feels like he's hugging me and stroking my head every night. I like to rest my head on his chest, feeling his warmth. Just last night, my mother and family smelled it too—as if he came to tease and playfully whispered in my mom's ear."
He posted on TikTok about sensing his scent and asking him to visit in dreams. Did you dream of him last night?
"Yes, I did. My mother said while I was sleeping, I murmured 'darling' as if speaking to him. I wasn't fully conscious, dozing on and off. I believe he's always with me; he hasn't left."
Mostly, you sense him through scent?
"Yes. Today, I told him to come see me since it's the third day. I gave him permission to visit me at home. I miss him so much. His passing was sudden; we didn't get to say goodbye. He only said he loved me once, then passed away. It's hard to accept—I don't know what to do."
Are people worried about your mental state?
"I'm thankful to everyone—friends, colleagues, and fans of Neng who have sent me support. I may not reply now because I'm not ready, but I see every message and appreciate the encouragement. I'm not mentally ready to talk to anyone yet."
Is there anything else you'd like to do for him?
"I will make merit for him every day. I told him what he wanted to eat—he was stubborn and often didn't eat much when with me. Sometimes I'd call him to eat together, but he insisted I eat first and he'd eat later. I'd ask why he wouldn't eat with me. Now, instead of eating well, I find myself knocking on his coffin. It's hard being alone and eating by myself. I'm shocked. So, I'll dedicate merit to him daily."
What plans are there after the ceremony?
"We need to discuss roughly where to scatter his ashes. At first, I wanted to keep them, but I don't want him to worry. So, I'll scatter his ashes at sea and keep his photos at home for paying respects. The location isn't decided yet; I'll update everyone later."
You posted that your father met 'Nong Luk Daeng'?
"Oh, I never shared this before. I was pregnant with Neng's child—about 3-4 months—but kept it private. Because I worked hard with Neng, I was stressed. Sadly, I had a miscarriage, even though the fetus was formed. It was about 3-4 months along. The cause was stress and overwork. That was our first child, and we cherished the pregnancy. Neng was my first husband; I had only dated women before. He passed away almost a year ago, recently."
How did you support each other then?
"Neng was shocked because he wanted a child with me, someone chubby and fair like me. I told him I was heartbroken, and he was too. He didn't want this to happen. We agreed to start over, but he passed away first."
You believe they have reunited?
"Yes. I told him to wait for me. Someday, we will be together as parents and child."
Were you surprised by the name?
"Neng chose the name 'Daeng.' If the baby had been born, we had already picked 'Nong Mali' as the nickname. Neng arranged everything, including the official name 'Athitaya,' which complements his name 'Athit' (meaning 'Sun')."
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