Nong Chachacha traveled to attend the funeral wake for Neng Mengjai, his beloved younger brother, sharing his feelings after losing his dear brother forever. Nong admitted he was very saddened and initially did not believe the news was about this Neng. He prayed it was not Neng Mengjai.
“Actually, I wanted to come every day, but I’m busy working at the market. My wife came yesterday, but today I’m free. Tomorrow I have to work, and I can’t come on the cremation day because I’m recording a program. So I came today.”
“When I first heard about Neng’s death, I thought it wasn’t him. Not that I thought the news was fake, but many people are named Neng. My friend Dao sent me a message saying, ‘Neng has passed away.’ I immediately prayed and hoped it was not Neng Mengjai, thinking it must be another Neng, someone sick who died.”
“I had just talked with Ball Chuenyim until 3 a.m. about Neng. Ball and Yuri loved Neng very much. The couple gave Neng a beautiful farewell. I was happy for Neng. He was very lovable, harmless to anyone. Since the Rock Khaopoon days, he lived with Ball at Ball’s house. He never wasted anything, saved his earnings, built his life, bought a house, and started a family. Actually, Neng and Ball were like father and son.”
“I never knew Neng was ill. Every time we met, we joked around. He would give me a joke and say, ‘Nong is here now, don’t use that one.’ Then he’d say, ‘Next time it’s not “Nong is here,” it’s “Nong Banphaeo” (a place). Am I going to buy coconuts?’ (laughs) Because Neng was from Banphaeo.”
“He always had a cheerful smile, but we didn’t know what was inside. He was always bright on the outside. We didn’t even know he was sick. Did he drink? Yes, like everyone else. But we didn’t know the symptoms because he kept it to himself. I lost over 20 kilos myself. People comment when I’m thin or when I’m fat.”
“I saw Neng several months ago. He wasn’t thin. He had a belly, but no one knew because he wore loose shirts. Even Ball didn’t know then. Neng had just moved out recently. At that time, his health was still good. People grow up. At home, he was considerate. I understand he wanted a family and to live with them.”
“When lighting incense, I told him to go to a better place, but my hands were shaking a lot. Today, Neng has gone peacefully. I hope he reaches a good realm. Rest well, dear brother. Everyone loved Neng.”
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