Supachai Jaided, forward for the Thailand national team and Buriram United, posted a saddened message after Ray MacDonald passed away at age 49, never to return.
On 19 Aug 2026 GMT+7, “Arm” Supachai Jaided, forward for the “Chang Suek” Thailand national team and “Prasat Saifa” Buriram United, a leading club in the Thai League, posted a sad message with crying face emojis on his personal Facebook after Ray MacDonald, a famous actor and TV host, passed away at age 49.
It is understood that “Arm” Supachai Jaided respected Ray MacDonald deeply, seeing him as a benefactor and like family. Ray MacDonald once served as chairman of Santipap FC, the club where Supachai began, giving him opportunities and support to train and pursue a professional football career.
Although “Arm” Supachai Jaided became a famous footballer playing for the Thailand national team and a major club like Buriram United, his close bond with Ray MacDonald remained strong. He sought chances to meet him and even gave him a football jersey as a gift.