Thai Duo Wong Too Mourns Partner’s Death, Plans Tribute Concert
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Tor Wong Too struggled to hold back tears as he described losing his close friend, Tong Wong Too, bringing an end to the legendary 90s duo. He said Tong’s children were heartbroken, having learned that Tong had wanted to reunite for one last concert but never got the chance. The death of Tong Suraphan Jamnongkul, known as Tong Wong Too, a celebrated artist and producer, at 56 after a battle with stage‑four nasopharyngeal cancer, marks a huge loss for Thai music from that era. Amid the sorrow of family, friends, and fans, Tor Wong Too spoke through tears about their final days, revealing that they had planned to regroup for a concert and travel together after not sharing a stage for 28 years—a dream that ended abruptly. He said they would carry out that intention by staging a memorial concert on October 16, with all proceeds going to Tong’s family. Tor Wong Too recounted how Tong deteriorated quickly: after learning of a swollen neck, Tong underwent a biopsy that revealed cancer. Despite early optimism, the disease progressed rapidly. Even after Tong messaged a happy birthday note, he soon became bedridden, unable to walk, suffering joint pain and a psoriasis‑like rash from chemotherapy side effects. Tor said he hesitated to visit, fearing infection, and only learned of Tong’s condition when a relative told him his friend was in pain and confined to bed.
