The drama has been resolved regarding the ashes of the late comedian actor. Neng Mengjai. They are kept in the storage room at Wat Klang, Khlong 4, Pathum Thani Province. Recently, Ice Thalatchanan, Neng’s wife, agreed to divide the ashes into two parts so that Neng’s family and children could take them to scatter at sea.
In addition, Ice plans to sue individuals who live-streamed in segments and posted various messages that caused misunderstandings and distorted facts, damaging Ice and her family’s reputation, leading many to speculate it might refer to Pa Chu Wat Sawet. Previously, he live-streamed and posted various messages. This time, Jack Green from Thairath Entertainment interviewed Pa Chu after he appeared on the “Open Up” program at Thairath TV Building on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.
We asked about the concern many have regarding the possibility of going to court?
“I admit I did live-stream, but I did it out of love for my brother and my nephews. If I was wrong and need to apologize, I am ready. It’s all in the clip, because you can’t avoid it, right?”
People said the volume was loud at first but then faded later?
“It didn’t fade. It’s that my sister has since lowered the intensity and already returned half the ashes. So, if she’s at this level now, as a man, I will end it here. I accept any fault I have, and if she wants to sue, I will follow the justice process.”
Would you feel relieved if you spoke well with her and she was okay?
“Yes, I’d do anything she wants. I could apologize for months or even years. I’m willing. But what I did came from the heart—I want her to know I did it for the kids and for Neng himself, so that he could move on to a better afterlife.”
“Because after cremation, the first thing to do after collecting ashes is to scatter them at sea. This is very important. Maybe Ice didn’t realize this. If the ashes aren’t scattered, Neng’s spirit would linger there for 7-8 days. For Neng to go to heaven, but his spirit remains around the area—that shocked me. When I saw his ashes at the Rosdee restaurant, it made me lose control.”
What would you like to say to Ice?
“If she hears me, I apologize through the media. As a man, I take responsibility and apologize, but know that I acted for the children and for Neng himself.”
Have you talked with Guitar, Neng’s daughter? How is her morale?
“Her morale is very low. Guitar is very stressed, and Penny, the youngest daughter, is even more stressed; she hasn’t left her room. Today, I’m most relieved—even if I have to go to jail for two, three, or four months, I accept it. But what makes me happiest is that I helped Neng reach a better place and have his ashes scattered at sea, so the kids can return to their studies without stress.”
If she still doesn’t sue, would you want to ask her not to take it to court?
“I can’t tell her what to do. It’s up to her discretion and how merciful she feels. If she saw how I worked from the day I received Neng’s body until his cremation, she’d know I did it all alone. I worked under the sun to build a beautiful crematorium. I don’t mean to ask for gratitude, but I did it sincerely. I gave my best and did a good job.”
“Neng and I knew each other for over 10 years, but Ball has been my friend for 30 years. We are like family with a strong bond. Even though Ice has only been with Neng for a year or two as his spouse, she has some rights to him. But I’m the older brother. We lost someone close, so we’re both grieving. We see things differently, which caused misunderstandings and emotions. Maybe I was too intense, especially in the third episode out of three.”
Have you watched the clip of yourself? How do you feel?
“I’ve never watched it. I spoke in the heat of the moment. Like everyone else who saw the situation, my emotions ran high. Trying to pull it back wouldn’t feel right. But if I was wrong and can apologize, that’s the end of it. It depends on whether she gives me a chance. If she does, we can clear this up. I’m ready to apologize—just tell me what to do.”
Is the drama over?
“Yes, it’s over. Once the ashes are scattered, Neng will be at peace. It’s just us left to bear the hardship (smiles).”
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