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Ray McDonald's family has scheduled cremation and merit-making rites at Wat Yang temple from August 20-26, 2026, with Buddhist chanting sessions and a final ceremony on August 26 at 4:00 pm.

20 Aug Khaosod

The family has announced the schedule for the cremation ceremony and merit-making rites of Ray McDonald at Wat Yang, a royal temple. Following the completion of the bathing ritual, the body will be transferred to Wat Yang's Ratna Brahma Hall. The family has set the ceremony schedule as follows: August 20–25, 2026 at 6:30 pm for Buddhist chanting sessions, and August 26, 2026 at 4:00 pm for the merit-making ceremony. The family apologizes for any who did not receive a personal invitation to attend.

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