The wife of Ray McDonald revealed that she discovered him unconscious on a sofa. A closed circuit television inspection indicates that he collapsed from midnight. Manager Online stated that the security camera footage verified the time of his fall on the sofa.

Thai PBS and Amarin TV provided background on his life and public image. Thai PBS covered his personal philosophy, which presents him as a ordinary man 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.