Earlier this year, Dodger reported on Nu, an exceptional young Thai guy who had been devastated by the sudden death of Jon (zzz) in Bangkok last year.
http://www.sawatdee-gay-thailand.com/fo ... asc-0.html *
It is my sad task to report that Nu passed away in hospital in Pattaya this last weekend. Athough details are sketchy, his death was believed to be alcohol-related.
Nu was 23 years old. Rest in peace.
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Jon's (zzz) friend Nu. White teeshirt .... smiling.
Cheers ...
Just another reason why I love living in Thailand
very sad to hear.
Thai boys do have a heart.... :cry:
I don't really have the words to describe the sad news of Nu's death.......I knew Nu when I lived in Bangkok and he often used to put his head down in the spare room in my apartment when he needed a place to sleep. He never asked for anything or moaned about some of the difficulties that he was having. In fact with his good command of English it was always a pleasure to have him stay and to listen to his next big idea. Sadly leaving Thailand a few years ago I lost touch with him, and had presumed he was doing OK...............He truly was a special guy, and reading the past post's about his friend Jon's death maybe didn't quite get over it.
Rest in Peace Nu thanks for the memories.
Monty has extended the courtesy of letting me post this response using his computer.
I was with Nu in the Banglamung hospital just a few hour before his unfortunate death and would like to set the record straight. The cause of death of death has been documented as the results of Spinal Meningitis, which, according to the head nurse, could possibly have been treated effectively if Nu had come in to the hospital a few days earlier.
Frankly, I have my doubts about the care the Nu received in this filthy hell hole called a hospital and will just have to accept the fact that no one will ever know the real truth about his condition. The Banglamung Hospital is no more than a staging area for the poor who can't afford a REAL hospital. It's the last step in the process for the poor before Boot Hill.
Nu was in a delirious state the last time I saw him and spoke incoherently. He did not appear to be in any pain, and even managed to give me one of his text book smiles before falling into a state of unconscious.
I am deeply saddened and will never forget that last smile...or the days we spent together in Bangkok and Pattaya as we danced until the early hours of the morning. I will never forget him.
I understand that Somporn, who was Nu's closest friend, has been notified.
It's a tough life for the Thai working boy...I can only hope that Nu is at peace in his new life.
Mai pen rai...
Dodger
I never knew Nu, but I couldn't help but think of the following Haiku when I was reading all about his story. I can't remember who wrote it.
MORNING COLD
Those were sad times,
when without you
I watched worlds and days
rise up;
and then again
go down.
Rest in peace sweety. And wherever you may go let's hope you find it a happier place than place you had to endure here.
JESUS LOVES YOU, yes, even you nancies
Dodger and Monty, thanks for posting that information. I met Nu a few times in the bar in which he worked, and will always remember the smile and happy disposition. I feel so sad and helpless reading your post, and think "if only I had known, maybe I could have done something"Originally Posted by Monty
Thank you Dodger for your post and letting those of us who knew Nu that at least a friend was with him before he died......
I'm afraid a lot of people mentally block out the difficulties that those who don't have any substantial income in Thailand have to put up with to survive, especially when falling gravely ill even with the 30 Baht (now to be free) medical program!
After losing zzz's urbane and witty contributions to the board, it is sad to hear of the death of the person of whom he wrote with such warmth.
When I left Thailand last week I provided my Thai friend with the money for much needed treatment; the comments about the care provided for the poor have reinforced my view that it was money well spent.
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