The wife of Ray McDonald disclosed that she discovered him unconscious on a sofa. A closed circuit television review shows that he collapsed from midnight. Manager Online reported that the security camera footage confirmed the time of his collapse on the sofa.

Thai PBS and Amarin TV provided background on his life and public image. Thai PBS covered his personal philosophy, which shows him as a small person who is captivated by the greatness of nature. Amarin TV outlined his history, portraying him as an iconic 90s figure and a favourite of travellers.