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Final Farewell Held for Thai Actor Ray MacDonald
The cremation ceremony for actor Ray MacDonald takes place today in Bangkok following his sudden passing at age 49.
On August 26, 2026, the cremation ceremony for well-known Thai actor Ray MacDonald is being held at Wat Yang Phra Aram Luang in the Suan Luang district of Bangkok. MacDonald passed away unexpectedly on August 19 at the age of 49. According to Khaosod Online Thailand, a post-mortem examination determined that the cause of death was triple-vessel coronary artery disease.
In the days leading up to the cremation, from August 20 to 25, the funeral rites saw a significant turnout of friends, colleagues from the entertainment industry, and fans who gathered to pay their respects. His wife, Mam Sarinya, shared a poignant image of their son, Mika, who has been ordained as a novice monk to perform merit-making rites for his father, captioned "For dad."
For residents and those familiar with Thai entertainment culture, this event marks the conclusion of a week of mourning for a prominent figure in the industry. While the funeral proceedings are concluding today, the family continues to receive support from the public and peers. As this is a private family matter, no further public updates regarding the estate or future memorial plans have been confirmed. The focus remains on the final rites and the support of the surviving family members during this period of grief.