I have only just read the bar review that casino 100 posted on 30 May and was surprised to read that the mamasan Lek (he of the outsize jacket!) was said to have left. I too thought him a very nice man, and on my previous visits to Bangkok found Solid one of the happiest places to go for a drink and company.
During my last visit in the first 3 weeks of May I spent only a day or two in Bangkok, but I made a point of popping in to Solid to say hello to him. I saw immediately there were only 5 or 6 boys there, and when Lek came up to me I told him I'd called in specially to see him and have a drink with him. Though smiling in welcome, he was very subdued and looked pale. Eventually he told me he had had a heart attack, nearly died, that now he was back, but 'live with medicine'. I did not ask too many questions, but I'd be inclined to think that the decline of Solid was linked to his illness. The few boys did a bit of energetic dancing for me, but I was not looking to take anyone off, and kept the smiles on their faces with tips all round.
When I left, Lek became quite emotional when thanking me for coming to see him and saying goodbye.
So, I am looking for news. Casino100 posted on 30 May, about 10 days after my visit; but he may have been reporting about a much earlier date - that is before I revisited Solid. Perhaps Lek went back to work after casino's visit. Or perhaps...
Does anyone on the spot have any news about the nicest mamasan I have ever come across?
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