Chaiyaphum man wins 12 million baht in lottery

A Chaiyaphum man has won first prize in the latest lottery draw, taking home a staggering 12 million baht. Relatives, overwhelmed with joy, rushed to the local police station to officially record the win.

Atisak, a 58 year old man, along with his family, visited the Khon Sawan Police Station in Chaiyaphum province to register his win with Police Lieutenant Chatchai Philathum. Atisak won the first prize in the Government Lottery draw on October 16, with ticket number 482962, amounting to 12 million baht (US$361,500).

Relatives of Atisak were still buzzing with excitement. During the announcement of the two-digit prize, the number 00 was called, which already thrilled them as they had multiple tickets with the number 00. Their celebration escalated when the first prize number 482962 was announced, and they discovered Atisak had won, reported KhaoSod.

The realisation that he had become an instant millionaire caused immense joy and near-fainting among his family members.

In related news, residents celebrated their luck at Wat Huai Sup, Chon Buri province, after winning the lottery with over 100 tickets, thanks to the blessings of Luang Pho Yai. They lit 10,000 firecrackers in gratitude and plan to use the new numbers from the firecrackers for the next draw.

Over 20 villagers gathered at Wat Huai Sup in Namatoom subdistrict, Phanat Nikhom district, Chon Buri province on October 1. They had won the lottery’s two-digit number 59 with more than 100 tickets combined.

The group brought over 10,000 firecrackers to the temple to honour Luang Pho Yai, the revered monk in the sanctuary. Each participant carried flowers, incense sticks, and candles as they prepared to light the firecrackers as part of their Thanksgiving ritual.

Kritsada, a 57 year old local who won with ten tickets bearing the two-digit number 59, explained how he chose the winning numbers. He had visited the temple to make merit and pray to Luang Pho Yai. During his visit, he observed the abbot of Wat Huai Sup lighting firecrackers as a form of thanksgiving to Luang Pho Yai, which inspired him to select the numbers.