Nakhon Ratchasima abuzz as lottery ticket prices reach 130 baht

Lottery enthusiasts in Nakhon Ratchasima are buzzing with anticipation as the Government Lottery Office is set to announce the draw on December 1. Hot numbers related to the provincial governor, Siam Sirimongkol, such as his age and vehicle registration number, are in high demand. The price per ticket has risen to 130 baht due to the increased interest.

Nakhon Ratchasima, also known as Korat, has been abuzz with lottery ticket buyers keenly searching for lucky numbers associated with Siam, the Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima. The popular numbers include the governor’s age and vehicle registration number, postal codes, and phone numbers. The high demand has driven the price of these tickets up to 130 baht each.

In addition to the Governor’s numbers, lottery enthusiasts are also eyeing numbers associated with Thao Suranaree, also known as Ya Mo, a local heroine who saved the city from an invading Laotian army in 1826. The numbers 517, 30 and 96, which correspond to her birth year, age at death, and the year she saved the city, are considered particularly lucky.

Lottery ticket sellers across various locations, including city centres in Nakhon Ratchasima, shops, and petrol stations, have reported high sales of tickets featuring these auspicious numbers. The demand is so high that the price of these tickets has increased to 120 to 130 baht each. Bundles of three to five tickets are selling for 600 to 700 baht, further indicating the escalating prices due to the high demand, reported KhaoSod.

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Villagers from Mab Krad, Khok Krachai, Khon Buri, and Nakhon Ratchasima are congregating at the Ya Kok shrine to seek luck for the upcoming lottery draw. Placing their bought lottery tickets on the shrine, they express hopes that Ya Kok will bless them with a substantial win in the forthcoming draw. Read more HERE.